United Way of the Midlands · 2 days ago
Grants Manager (Prospect Development)
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expUnited Way of the Midlands is seeking a motivated and strategic Grants Manager (Prospect Development) to support our continued organizational growth and evolution. 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.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Identifies and research new grant prospects, with a goal of submitting at 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 to align on funding strategies and avoid duplication
Builds and maintains 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 UWM’s 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, public administration, or related field
2–5 years of experience in grant writing or nonprofit fundraising
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, with a track record of successful grant awards
Demonstrated experience and success with federal, state and 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
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access)
Preferred
Experience with federal, state, or government proposals preferred
Familiarity with grant management software and databases is a plus
Benefits
Shared health, dental and vision insurance
Generous 401(k) Retirement plan
Paid vacation and sick time
Employer paid life and disability insurance
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
United Way of the Midlands
For nearly 100 years, United Way of the Midlands has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bridging the business and not-for-profit sectors to create a Circle of Support that helps our neighbors overcome difficult challenges and start building a better future.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Shawna Forsberg
President and CEO
Michael Blue
Manager, Corporate & AFL-CIO Relations
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