Grants Manager

Nebraska Humane Society; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha seeks a Grants Manager to lead the planning, writing, and management of proposals from foundations, corporations, and government sources to support unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects.

You will develop budgets, prepare reports, maintain donor records, and cultivate relationships with institutional funders while collaborating with program staff to ensure proposals meet donor conditions and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant experience and education.
• Minimum of 5 years experience with grant writing and management.
• Proven track record raising money from foundation/government sources.
• Ability to work in a team, manage multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundraising information sources and institutional donors.
• Experience with proposal writing and grant contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals from various sources.
• Write proposals, budgets, reports, and ancillary materials.
• Ensure grant reporting compliance with donors.
• Develop and foster relationships with institutional funders.
• Provide strategic input for development efforts.
• Manage donor stewardship and cultivation of new donors.
• Track grants, produce internal reporting, maintain records.
• Maintain grant tracking in databases and paper files.
• Oversee a large donor portfolio to support the budget.
• Monitor and aim for grant income goals.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Communication

Team collaboration

Budgeting

Donor relations

Proposal writing

Non-profit fundraising

Research techniques

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud NXT

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Title: Grants Manager

Department: Development

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: EVP of Development and Strategic Growth

Supervisory Position: No

Date Created: October 2026

Position Summary

The Grants Manger is responsible for all aspects of raising financial support from foundations, corporations, and government sources requiring proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals from individuals, foundation, and corporate sources.

Write all proposals, prepare budgets, reports, and other ancillary materials.

Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.

Develop and foster relationships with institutional founders.

Provide strategic input for development efforts.

Provide stewardship for existing donors and cultivation of new donors.

Manage existing grants by tracking grants, developing internal reporting systems, writing reports, maintaining excellent historical records, working with staff to ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations.

Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.

Manage a large donor portfolio to contribute toward our organizational budget.

Monitor and manage grants income goal.

Assist with other fundraising projects and events as requested.

Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant experience and education, preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work cross departmentally.

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions within the work environment.

The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet, though braking or whining of animals may be escalated at certain times in certain areas of the building.

High exposure to animals whose reactions to the shelter environment cannot be predicted.

Temperatures in the shelter environment are varied, though usually moderate, and dependent on the season.

Potential exposure to zoonotic diseases and hazardous chemicals.

Ability to work around animals without severe allergic reactions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully preform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demand

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Walking

X

Bending

x

Standing

x

Sitting

x

Driving

x

Lifting up to 50 lbs with or without assistance

x

Lifting over 50 lbs with assistance

x

Stretching/reaching

x

Distinguish smell/temperature

-

-

-

Hearing/Seeing

x

Exposure to hazardous materials

-

-

-

Climbing

x

Hand/finger dexterity

x

Stooping

x

The Nebraska Humane Society provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, such as a veteran, or any other protected category, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Employee Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that I have received, read, and understand the duties and expectations for the job listed above. I agree to perform the duties outlined and to comply with all standards established in the performance of this job.

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