Part-Time Grants & Foundations Pro - Storyteller

Open Door Mission; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,307 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

Open Door Mission in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Philanthropy Partner (Grants & Foundations Specialist) to identify funding opportunities, write compelling grant proposals, cultivate foundation and donor relationships, and communicate the impact of programs. The role blends professional fundraising with faith-based ministry to help move people from homelessness to hope.

Responsibilities include researching opportunities, submitting proposals, managing deadlines, maintaining donor records in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Three or more years of grant writing and grant management experience.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations.
• Knowledge of donor management systems, preferably Virtuous.
• Strong writing experience with annual reports, case statements, and donor communications.
• Understanding of homelessness, poverty, addiction recovery, or social service programs.
• CFRE credential is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research and pursue foundation, corporate, government, and faith-based funding opportunities.
• Write and submit grant proposals, reports, and applications.
• Manage grant deadlines, compliance requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Maintain a strong grant pipeline and funding calendar.
• Build and steward relationships with foundation partners.
• Support cultivation and stewardship of major donors.
• Assist with donor presentations, tours, and funding proposals.
• Participate in fundraising campaigns, special initiatives, and capital projects.
• Develop compelling proposals, impact reports, newsletters, and donor communications.

Skills

Writing & storytelling

Donor relations

Grant writing

Grant management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

CRM experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/PR/Communications/Nonprofit Management

Tools

Virtuous CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Open Door Mission in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Philanthropy Partner (Grants & Foundations Specialist) to identify funding opportunities, write compelling grant proposals, cultivate foundation and donor relationships, and communicate the impact of programs. The role blends professional fundraising with faith-based ministry to help move people from homelessness to hope.

Responsibilities include researching opportunities, submitting proposals, managing deadlines, maintaining donor records in