Grants Manager (Prospect Development)

Omaha, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Organization: United Way of the Midlands

Job Title: GrantManager (Prospect Development)

Department: Strategy

FLSA Status: Full-timeExempt

Location: Omaha NE (on-site)

About United Way of the Midlands:
Since 1923 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business governmentand not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our communitys most impactful health and human service programs. UWMs funded programs and direct services including JAG Nebraska 211and the Weatherization Assistance Program focus on four key areas to improve health and well-being for all build financial stability and strength help young people realize their full potentialand address urgent needs today to advance a better United Way we are committed to fostering integrity inclusion and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

UWMs Mission:
United Way of the MidlandsUNITESour communitysCARING SPIRITto build aSTRONGERtomorrow.

Guiding Principles:

At United Way of the Midlands we

BuildTRUSTin everything we do.
ExtendGRACEby thinking beyond ourselves.
ShowGRITby bringing iteveryday.
BeOPENto embracing others differences.
ActivelyENGAGEby listening and sharing.
LiveCURIOUSLYto learn constantly.

Summary:
United Way of the Midlands isseekinga motivated and strategic Grants Manager (Prospect Development) to support our continued organizational growth andevolution. This role offers a unique opportunity for an early- to mid-career professional to contribute meaningfully to the development of new funding streams that expand our local impact.

In this roleyoulltake the leadonidentifyingand cultivating new grant opportunities with creativityurgencyand disciplinein a highly collaborative partners closely with an experienced Grants Manager focused on recurring grants and collaborates with teams across Donor Engagement Finance Analytics and are reviewed by multiple internal stakeholdersfor alignment and precision.

The ideal candidate brings a strong spirit of researchpersistenceand strategic thinking along with a desire to uncover funding opportunities that align with UWMs mission and four impact areas: Healthy Community Financial Security Youth Opportunity and Community Resilience. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic landscape can build compelling arguments with data and program insights and is eager to grow professionally in a purpose-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Identifies and research new grant prospects with a goal ofsubmittingat least three new proposals per month.
Develops and manage high-quality grant proposals budgets and narratives in collaboration with internal teams.
Writes and adapts compelling content across a variety of formats including grant proposals letters of inquiry reports executive summaries and tailored funder communications.
Tracks and manages the grants pipeline ensuring accuracy and transparency in reporting and updates.
Coordinates efforts across departments toalign onfunding strategies and avoid duplication.
Builds andmaintains relationships with funders program officers and community stakeholders
Leads grant strategy meetings offering research-backed insights and fostering alignment across teams.
Supports reporting requirements compiling relevant data in partnership with Finance and Data teams.
Evaluates grant outcomes and refine strategies based on results and funding trends.
Maintains deep knowledge of UWMs programs and data to inform persuasive well-aligned proposals.
Offers and accepts feedback to continuously improve the quality and clarity of grant submissions.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Strong research and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into persuasive proposals.
Ability to structure proposals in a variety of formats: grants letters corporate proposals etc. that best fits project and donor.
Highly organized self-motivated and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Proven experience in grant writing and management witha track recordof successful grant awards.
Demonstrated experience and success with federalstateand other government proposals and reporting.
Strong understanding of fundraising principles and best practices particularly in the context of grant funding.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with grant management software and databases is a plus.
Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel Access).
Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:
The Prospects Grant Manager will be expected todemonstratethe ability to generateadditional new revenuetothe organization. Performance will be evaluated based on both quantitative metrics (e.g. funds secured proposal success rate) and qualitative factors (e.g. collaboration with team members relationship management with funders). Additionally adherence to administrative duties such as pipeline updates andtimelyand compelling reporting will be essential for successful performance evaluation.

Collaborative Responsibilities:
This role works in peer partnership with UWMs existing grant manager for renewable grants to manage the entire portfolio of UWM this role works very closely with the donor engagement team who may through their independent interactions identify new prospects that require a grant letter or other proposal.A grant accountant is in place to support financial reporting needs andthis positionwill also work collaboratively with this staff member.

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree required or equivalent experience injournalismcommunications public administration or related field.
25 years of experience in grant writing or nonprofit fundraising; experience with federal state or government proposals preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits:

Shared health dental and vision insurance
Generous 401(k) Retirement plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Employer paid life and disability insurance
Professional developmentassistance
Tuition reimbursement

How to Apply:

Pleasesubmityour cover letter and resume

United Way of the Midlands isan equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

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Organization: United Way of the MidlandsJob Title: GrantManager (Prospect Development)Department: StrategyFLSA Status: Full-timeExemptLocation: Omaha NE (on-site)About United Way of the Midlands:Since 1923 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs m...