Grants Manager

Nebraska Humane•Omaha, NE

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Grants Manager is responsible for all aspects of raising financial support from foundations, corporations, and government sources requiring proposals for both unrestricted operating revenue and restricted projects.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience with grant writing and management.
Proven track record on raising money from foundation/government sources.
Ability to work well in a team environment, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Ability to monitor and meet fundraising income goals.
Previous experience with non-profit fundraising.
Knowledge of fundraising information sources.
Experience with proposal writing and institutional donors.
Proven track record with institutional donors.
Knowledge of basic fundraising techniques and strategies.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge and familiarity with research techniques for fundraising prospects.
Experience with budget development and monitoring.
Experience in program development.
Knowledge of grant contracts and agreements.
Strong editing skills; meticulous grammar and spelling.
Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work cross departmentally.
Ability to work around animals without severe allergic reactions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or a combination of relevant experience and education, preferred.
Previous experience with capital campaigns, preferred.
Show compassion toward all animals and a desire to help them.
Experience with Blackbaud NXT, preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the full range of activities required to prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals from individuals, foundation, and corporate sources.
Write all proposals, prepare budgets, reports, and other ancillary materials.
Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
Develop and foster relationships with institutional founders.
Provide strategic input for development efforts.
Provide stewardship for existing donors and cultivation of new donors.
Manage existing grants by tracking grants, developing internal reporting systems, writing reports, maintaining excellent historical records, working with staff to ensure each project or program is meeting proposal conditions and expectations.
Maintain current records in database and in paper files, including grant tracking and reporting.
Manage a large donor portfolio to contribute toward our organizational budget.
Monitor and manage grants income goal.
Assist with other fundraising projects and events as requested.
Perform all other duties as assigned.