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Full Time | Social & Legal Services
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United Way of the Midlands is Hiring a Prospect Grant Manager Near Omaha, NE
Organization: United Way of the Midlands
Job Title: Prospect Grant Manager
Department: Community Investments and Analytics
FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Omaha, NE
UWM’s Mission: To UNITE our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
UWM Guiding Principles:
- Build TRUST in everything we do
- Extend GRACE by thinking beyond yourself
- Show GRIT by bringing it every day
- Be OPEN to embrace others’ differences
- Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing
- Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly
With a 100-year heritage of helping others, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has evolved to meet the ever-changing needs in our community. We invest in more than 100 local nonprofit agencies and provide direct services, such as 211 and JAG Nebraska, to address social and economic disparities and meet community members’ essential needs. As needs have continually evolved over the years, we have focused resources and expanded the network of organizations we support – while also mobilizing people and resources in times of economic crisis, health emergencies, and natural disasters.
The Prospect Grant Manager will play a pivotal role in identifying, pursuing, and securing new funding opportunities through grants and proposals. While the majority of new prospects will be focused on supporting UWM’s direct service initiative, this role should also consider expanding potential funding for UWM’s Community Impact Fund. This position works closely with the Donor Engagement team to ensure coordination and avoid duplication of efforts. UWM is adding this position to our team with the expectation that the prospects grant manager will demonstrate the ability to generate revenue that sustains the role in the long term. We’re looking for a can-do teammate who can think creatively, and work collaboratively, to secure new donors to partner with UWM and fund essential programs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Grant Research and Identification: Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential grant opportunities that align with the organization's mission and goals. Stay updated on funding trends, policies, and priorities relevant to the organization's areas of focus.
- Proposal Development: Develop high-quality grant proposals, including budgets, narratives, and supporting documents, in collaboration with relevant team members. Ensure that proposals are submitted promptly and adhere to the requirements of funding agencies.
- Reporting: Collaborate with finance and data teams to compile and submit grant-related data for reporting purposes. Prepare comprehensive and compelling reports on grant activities, funding status, and other relevant metrics for funders.
- Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain relationships with funders, program officers, and other stakeholders to enhance the organization's visibility and competitiveness in securing grants. Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information and insights for proposal development.
- Coordination and Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to identify funding needs and opportunities, ensuring alignment of grant-seeking efforts. Coordinate with team members to avoid duplication of grant applications and maximize efficiency in resource allocation.
- Meeting Facilitation: Prepare for and facilitate grant meetings with the Grant Manager. Lead conversations about specific grant opportunities with a well-researched understanding of the prospect, their interests, and typical funding awards. Ensure all team members are aligned and equipped with relevant information for successful proposal development.
- Grant Review: Support the entire grants portfolio with an additional content review on grants/letters authored by other team members. Be gracious in your feedback. Be open and gracious in receiving feedback on the review of your grants as well.
- Administrative Duties: Responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the grant’s portfolio pipeline. Track and update regularly to ensure accurate and up-to-date information on grant status. Coordinate with team members to ensure that data is complete and accessible for senior leadership's review and decision-making.
- Performance Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of grant-seeking activities, tracking key metrics such as proposal success rate and funding secured. Provide regular reports and updates to leadership on grant-related activities and outcomes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Collaborative Responsibilities:
This role works in peer partnership with UWM’s renewable Grant Manager to manage the entire portfolio of UWM grants. Additionally, this role works very closely with the donor engagement team who may, through their independent interactions, identify new prospects that require a grant, letter, or other proposal. A Grant Accountant is in place to support financial reporting needs, and the Prospect Grant Manager will also work collaboratively with this staff member.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Proven experience in grant writing and management, with a track record of successful grant awards.
- Demonstrated experience and success with federal, state, and other government proposals and reporting.
- Strong understanding of fundraising principles and best practices, particularly in the context of grant funding.
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- Familiarity with grant management software and databases is a plus.
- Knowledge of MS Office Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word Processing software.
Performance Expectations:
The Prospects Grant Manager will be expected to demonstrate the ability to generate sufficient revenue through successful grant awards to cover the costs associated with the position. Performance will be evaluated based on both quantitative metrics (e.g., funds secured, proposal success rate) and qualitative factors (e.g., collaboration with team members, relationship management with funders). Additionally, adherence to administrative duties, such as pipeline updates, and timely and compelling reporting will be essential for successful performance evaluation.
**After 6 months, a decision will be made regarding the long-term viability of the position based on its ability to pay for itself and contribute to the organization's overall goals.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibility.
This job has no supervisory responsibility.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (such as nonprofit management, public administration or business administration) from a four-year College or University
- Three to five years of related experience, preferably in a social services or health and human services backgroun
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to communicate clearly in person and over the telephone
- Regularly reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
- Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Benefits:
- Shared health, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous 401(k) Retirement plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
The Prospect Grant Manager plays a crucial role in securing funding that supports essential health and human service programs across the metro, and entire state. If you are passionate about working collaboratively to make a difference, and have the qualifications and experience required for this position, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to resume@UWMidlands.org
United Way of the Midlands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
SALARY
$71k-98k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/01/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/30/2024
WEBSITE
uway.org
HEADQUARTERS
COLUMBIA, SC
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1925
CEO
J MAC BENNETT
REVENUE
$10M - $50M
INDUSTRY
Social & Legal Services
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About United Way of the Midlands
The mission of United Way of the Midlands (UWM) is simple: We unite people and resources to improve the quality of life in the Midlands. United Way's donors, partners and volunteers work together to discover and respond to crucial needs in our community, find resources to meet those needs and follow up to make sure the work gets done.
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