Strategic Grants Manager: Fundraising & Donor Stewardship

Nebraska Humane; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha, NE is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee all aspects of fundraising from foundations, corporations, and government sources. The role focuses on proposals for unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects, with a strong emphasis on grant management and reporting.

Responsibilities include writing grants and budgets, developing donor relationships, tracking grants, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years grant writing and management experience.
• Proven track record raising funds from foundations and government.
• Strong written and oral communication; attention to detail.
• Experience with institutional donors and capital campaigns (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit, and manage grants from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Write proposals, budgets, reports, and related materials.
• Ensure grant reporting compliance for donors.
• Develop donor relationships and steward existing donors.
• Manage grants with tracking, reporting, and records.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Proposal writing

Communication skills

Budget monitoring

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blackbaud NXT

Job description

Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha, NE is seeking a Grants Manager to oversee all aspects of fundraising from foundations, corporations, and government sources. The role focuses on proposals for unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects, with a strong emphasis on grant management and reporting.

Responsibilities include writing grants and budgets, developing donor relationships, tracking grants, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements.