Build relationships: Foster meaningful connections with private funders through communication, reporting, and stewardship.
Support development strategy: Contribute to donor strategy, track grant information in systems, and assist with grant budgets.
Write and manage proposals: Research, draft, and submit compelling grant applications and renewals.
Ensure compliance: Communicate grant requirements and restrictions to colleagues and support accurate reporting.
Mentor and guide: Provide supervision and support to the Grant Specialist (PT).
Collaboration & influence: You’ll partner with program leaders, finance staff, and funders to align resources with community needs.
Collaborate with teams: Strategize funding proposals with program and development leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Lead private grant strategy: Identify, solicit, and cultivate foundation and corporate funders.
Requirements
bachelor’s
grant writing
3+ years
digital tools
organized
relationship building
Executing: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Writing, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Relationship-building: Skilled at cultivating funder relationships and collaborating across teams.
Communication: Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling proposals.
Adaptability: Able to work independently or as part of a team, with comfort using digital tools and systems.
Experience: 3+ years in grant writing, foundation relations, or contract administration.
Benefits
Grant renewals are secured, and new opportunities are identified and pursued.
Professional growth: You’ll deepen your expertise in grant writing, relationship management, and nonprofit fundraising strategy.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
30 Years
Years Building Hope
The organization has been dedicated to addressing housing needs in Omaha for over 3 decades, fostering community and empowerment through affordable housing solutions.
Founded to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Through community partnerships, volunteers, and donations, the organization helps families achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable housing.
The organization focuses on building homes, repairing existing ones, and offering mortgage assistance to low-income families.
They work tirelessly to address the shortage of affordable housing in the Omaha area, turning dreams of homeownership into reality.
Projects include both new builds and critical home repairs, often involving community volunteers, local businesses, and faith-based groups.
The ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement store, generates revenue for Habitat’s mission, offering discounted building materials, furniture, and appliances.
One standout initiative is the Critical Home Repair program, which helps low-income homeowners with repairs to ensure their homes remain safe and healthy.
Habitat’s financial model involves a unique blend of donations, volunteer labor, and affordable mortgage programs to keep homes within reach for families in need.
Their work goes beyond homebuilding, fostering a deep sense of community and empowerment through volunteerism and partnership.
Culture + Values
We believe that everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live.
We are dedicated to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
We are committed to long-term, community-based partnerships.
We promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and integrity.
We are passionate about making a positive impact in our community.
Environment + Sustainability
Net Zero 2030
Sustainability Goal
The organization aims to achieve Net Zero for all new construction projects by 2030.
Committed to sustainable building practices to reduce environmental impact
Focus on reducing energy usage and utilizing environmentally friendly materials
Supports green building certifications such as LEED and Energy Star
Promotes recycling and repurposing materials in construction and renovation
Inclusion & Diversity
strives to create an inclusive environment where all people can thrive.
has set goals to increase diverse leadership and ensure equal opportunity in hiring and promotion.
actively works to ensure gender equity in all aspects of their work.
focuses on providing affordable housing to underserved communities, including women and minority groups.
specific gender-related statistics are not publicly available, but the organization is committed to advancing gender diversity.