Part-Time Grants & Foundations Specialist - Grant Writer

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

Job summary

Open Door Mission in Omaha, NE is seeking a part-time Philanthropy Partner (Grants & Foundations Specialist) to advance our mission by securing funding from foundations, corporations, and donors. You will craft compelling proposals, manage a grant calendar, and build relationships that sustain life-changing programs for the homeless and impoverished.

This role blends strong writing, data storytelling, and donor stewardship with ministry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of grant writing and grant management experience.
• Proven success securing foundation, corporate, or government grants.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Storytelling

Donor cultivation

Donor relations

Project management

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Virtuous donor management

Job description

Open Door Mission in Omaha, NE is seeking a part-time Philanthropy Partner (Grants & Foundations Specialist) to advance our mission by securing funding from foundations, corporations, and donors. You will craft compelling proposals, manage a grant calendar, and build relationships that sustain life-changing programs for the homeless and impoverished.

This role blends strong writing, data storytelling, and donor stewardship with ministry.