Manager, Community Investments

United Way of the Midlands provided pay range

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$50,000.00/hr - $60,000.00/hr

• Organization:
  United Way of the Midlands
• Job Title:
  
  Manager, Community Investments
• FLSA Status:
  Full-time, Exempt

• Organization:
  United Way of the Midlands
• Job Title:
  
  Manager, Community Investments
• Department:
  Strategy
• FLSA Status:
  Full-time, Exempt
• Location:
  
  Omaha, NE (on-site)

Since 1923, United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro by bringing together the business, government and not-for-profit sectors and raising money to support our community’s most impactful health and human service programs. UWM’s funded programs and direct services – including JAG Nebraska, 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program – focus on four key areas to improve health and well‑being for all, build financial stability and strength, help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow.

At United Way, we are committed to fostering integrity, inclusion, and responsibility across our work where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

United Way of the Midlands UNITES our community’s CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.

• Build TRUST in everything we do.
• Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves.
• Show GRIT by bringing it everyday.
• Be OPEN to embracing others’ differences.
• Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing.
• Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.

The Community Investments Manager supports the Vice President, Community Investments and the United Way of the Midlands (UWM) staff in overseeing investments in the metro community. Key responsibilities include coordinating UWM’s investment processes, managing related systems and reports, and facilitating agency and volunteer trainings. The role involves designing and implementing grant workflows, managing the grant application process, incorporating feedback to improve materials and procedures, and ensuring compliance with grant terms.

Collaboration with the analytics team and community partners is essential to drive effective and impactful investment outcomes.

• Leads the planning and execution of UWM’s community investment processes to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborates with internal teams and community stakeholders to drive effective and equitable investments.
• Develops and implements streamlined workflows for grant applications and funding distribution.
• Regularly reviews and refines processes based on stakeholder feedback and organizational objectives.
• Maintains and oversees investment‑related systems and databases, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
• Prepares detailed reports to monitor the impact and outcomes of community investments.
• Organizes and facilitates training sessions for partner agencies and volunteers involved in the investment process.
• Acts as a primary point of contact for agency inquiries and provides ongoing support.
• Manages the full lifecycle of the grant application process, from announcement and submission to review and award distribution.
• Ensures that applications meet UWM’s standards and criteria.
• Works closely with the analytics team to evaluate investment outcomes and develop data‑driven insights.
• Integrates data into decision‑making and reporting processes.
• Monitors grantee adherence to terms and conditions outlined in funding agreements.
• Addresses compliance issues proactively and ensures accountability in the use of funds.
• Solicits and incorporates feedback from agencies, volunteers, and community members to improve investment processes and materials.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders to foster collaboration and trust.
• Contributes to continually improving UWM’s effectiveness and culture and exemplifies the organization’s values in all aspects of the work both internally and externally.
• Contributes to creating and…