Grants & Funding Development Lead

Heartland Family Service; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Family Service in Omaha, NE is seeking a full-time Grants Writer to prospect funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and draft grant budgets with fiscal and program staff. You will collaborate with the Director of Contract and Grants and the Grants team to submit timely applications, ensure alignment with agency priorities, and support fundraising efforts.

A Bachelor's Degree and 3–5 years of grant-writing experience are required; proficiency with Excel and Word is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum three to five years of grant-writing experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word, possess knowledge and understanding of other Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, evaluate and monitor agency funding opportunities.
• Develop and write compelling grant proposals in collaboration with agency partners.
• Develop proposal budgets in collaboration with fiscal and program staff.
• Collaborate effectively with Grant Project Manager and Director of Contracts and Grants.
• Communicate effectively with grants, compliance, program, fiscal and other agency staff.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant research

Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heartland Family Service in Omaha, NE is seeking a full-time Grants Writer to prospect funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, and draft grant budgets with fiscal and program staff. You will collaborate with the Director of Contract and Grants and the Grants team to submit timely applications, ensure alignment with agency priorities, and support fundraising efforts.

A Bachelor's Degree and 3–5 years of grant-writing experience are required; proficiency with Excel and Word is