Grants & Donor Relations Strategist

ADP, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha, NE is seeking a Grants Manager to lead grant strategy, write proposals, manage budgets, and steward donors across foundations and government sources. You will coordinate reporting, cultivate institutional relationships, and ensure grants align with organizational goals.

The role requires 5+ years of grant experience, strong communication, and expertise with nonprofit fundraising and budget development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant experience and education.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with grant writing and management.
• Proven track record on raising money from foundation/government sources.
• Ability to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to monitor and meet fundraising income goals.
• Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
• Previous experience with capital campaigns, preferred.
• Show compassion toward all animals and a desire to help them.
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
• Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
• Proven track record with institutional donors.
• Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Blackbaud NXT, preferred.
• Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospects.
• Experience with budget development and monitoring.
• Experience in program development.
• Knowledge of grant contracts and agreements.
• Strong editing skills; meticulous grammar and spelling.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals from diverse sources.
• Write proposals, prepare budgets, reports, and ancillary materials.
• Comply with grant reporting requirements to donors.
• Develop and foster relationships with institutional founders.
• Provide stewardship for existing donors and cultivate new donors.
• Manage grants by tracking, reporting, and maintaining records.
• Maintain grant tracking in databases and paper files.
• Manage a large donor portfolio to support the budget.
• Monitor and meet income goals for grants.
• Assist with other fundraising projects and events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Teamwork

Communication

Budget management

Proposal writing

Microsoft Office

Research techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant experience and education

Tools

Blackbaud NXT

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha, NE is seeking a Grants Manager to lead grant strategy, write proposals, manage budgets, and steward donors across foundations and government sources. You will coordinate reporting, cultivate institutional relationships, and ensure grants align with organizational goals.

The role requires 5+ years of grant experience, strong communication, and expertise with nonprofit fundraising and budget development.