Development Manager & Grant Writer

The Development Manager/Grant Writer contributes to the success of the Omaha Symphony by implementing fundraising strategies that support annual giving, institutional giving, donor stewardship, and prospect development. This position leads grant-writing efforts, manages donor and volunteer relationships, coordinates stewardship initiatives, and identifies opportunities to expand philanthropic support. This position helps advance the organization’s fundraising priorities through strong communication, project management, and relationship building. Working hours are often during traditional business hours, but evenings and weekends are required to align with Symphony concert program schedules as well as various donor engagement/networking events., * Manage the annual grants calendar, write grant proposals, and submit reports to successfully reach foundation and government grant goals and compliance.

• Manage fulfillment of corporate sponsor benefits and ensure sponsor recognition requirements are fulfilled.
• Research, identify, and cultivate new funding opportunities from institutions.
• Create sponsorship presentations and proposals tailored to each company’s unique interests.
• Ensure active relationship building with current and prospective funders including intentional outreach and in-person stewardship opportunities.
• Assist the Director of Development with the communication, administration, and programming logistics for the Council Bluffs Guild of the Omaha Symphony, Debutante Ball Committee, and Table Art Committee.
• Administer the community in-kind trade program including the management and stewardship of existing relationships and development of new partner opportunities.
• Manage the production and distribution of the annual Impact Report.
• Track all interactions and development notes in Tessitura database.
• Provide support for special events and in donor lounge as requested.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Exceptional organization and time management/project management skills, with high attention to detail
• Very strong writing skills
• Experience with grant writing and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with board, staff, musicians, community leaders and volunteers
• Must be self-motivated, and able to work well both independently and cooperatively; proven success working as member of a team
• Position requires a high degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy, in addition to sensitivity to highly confidential information
• Flexible, detailed, adaptable, and energetic with an engaging personality
• Strong computer skills needed, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and familiarity with fundraising databases
• Must be an enthusiastic fundraiser with a deep respect for philanthropy.

· Evenings and weekends required to align with concert program schedule

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Development/Fundraising required.
• Minimum of 3 years in a not-for-profit role preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to move about for extended periods of time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate, * Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Grant proposal writing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Fundraising: 2 years (Preferred)

Pulled from the full job description

• 403(b) matching
• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account, Salary: $60,000 - $63,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 403b retirement match, as well as paid vacation and flexible personal days. The Symphony covers much of the premium cost for individual medical insurance coverage, while employees are responsible for any additional cost for dependent or family coverage. Full-time, exempt., * 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance