Impact-Driven Grant Manager • Flexible Hours • PTO

Inside Philanthropy; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Life Insurance

EAP and mental health benefits

Unlimited PTO and holidays

Job summary

RISE is seeking a Grant Manager to secure funding for habilitative programming and reentry support in Nebraska. You will write compelling grant proposals, manage the grants process, collaborate with program staff, and ensure timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong grant-writing background, excellent communication, and a commitment to social justice. This role reports to the Vice President of Development and External Relations and works closely with the CEO and program directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 3 years of grant writing and fundraising experience, including federal grants.
• Proven track record of securing grants from foundations, corporations and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities aligned with RISE’s mission.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals to a range of funders.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather data for proposals and reports.
• Develop persuasive narratives that articulate RISE’s impact.
• Work with the Director of Finance on grant budgets for proposals and reporting.
• Research and pursue federal funding opportunities and prepare proposals per guidelines.
• Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar and lead internal Grants meetings.
• Track status of grants and follow up with funders as needed.
• Prepare timely grant reports detailing outcomes and expenditures.
• Collaborate with staff and Data & Research to collect data for reports.
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements and timelines.
• Build relationships with current and potential funders.
• Participate in meetings, site visits, and funder engagements.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Proposal development

Communications

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Non-Profit Management, Social Work, Public Administration, Journalism or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

RISE is seeking a Grant Manager to secure funding for habilitative programming and reentry support in Nebraska. You will write compelling grant proposals, manage the grants process, collaborate with program staff, and ensure timely reporting.

The ideal candidate has a strong grant-writing background, excellent communication, and a commitment to social justice. This role reports to the Vice President of Development and External Relations and works closely with the CEO and program directors.