Grants Coordinator

• Location 1229 MILLWORK AVE STE 402,Omaha, NE, ,United States
• Base Pay $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Grants, Non-Profit, Relationship Building
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

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• Email jphippen

Organization:
United Way of the Midlands

Job Title:

Grants Coordinator

FLSA Status:
Part-time, Non-Exempt

Location:

Omaha, NE (on-site)

About United Way of the Midlands:

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 a diverse, equitable , and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

UWM’s Mission:

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

At United Way of the Midlands, we…

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.

United Way of the Midlands is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Grants Coordinator (Prospect Development) to support our continued organizational growth and evolution. This role offers a unique opportunity for a professional with strong research and writing skills to expand their knowledge of the grants and nonprofit landscape. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, persistence , and an eagerness to grow in a purpose-driven environment.

In this role, you will support the identification and development of new grant opportunities, working closely with an experienced Grants Director and collaborating with teams across Donor Engagement, Finance, Analytics, and Programming. You will focus efforts on UWM’s growing program portfolio, with emphasis on 211 and Jobs for America's Graduates proposals, contracts, grants and corporate gifts.

This position is ideal for someone curious, organized, and eager to grow professionally while contributing to United Way’s four impact areas:
Healthy Community, Financial Security, Youth Opportunity, and Community Resilience.

Proactively identify and research new grant opportunities that align with UWM's mission and impact areas.

Develop and submit at least three new grant proposals per month, coordinating the development of narratives, budgets, supporting materials and required documentation.

Develop s and manage s proposal timelines, coordinating subject matter experts, finance staff and leadership to ensure high-quality, on-time submissions.

Draft s compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, reports and other funder communications, including backgrounders and briefing materials for meetings with program officers.

Collaborate s with internal teams to gather information, clarify program goals, and ensure consistency and alignment across narratives, budgets, outcomes, timelines and supporting documentation while meeting funder requirements.

Maintain s the grant prospecting pipeline and tracking systems to ensure accuracy and timely follow-up.

Coordinate s internal proposal reviews, incorporating feedback and ensuring alignment with…