Grant Development Manager for United Way of Southern Nevada

Job Description

Job Description

Grant Development Manager

United Way of Southern Nevada

Full-Time Exempt, Benefits Eligible
Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 Annually, DOE

Turn Community Impact into Sustainable Funding

At United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN), we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. Through strategic investments, collaborative partnerships, and measurable outcomes, we work to advance Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, Healthy Communities, and Community Resiliency across Southern Nevada.

We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Grant Development Manager to help secure the philanthropic resources that power this work. This position is responsible for managing the full grant lifecycle, including prospect research, proposal development, grant submissions, stewardship, and reporting. The successful candidate will be a skilled writer, strong project manager, and collaborative partner who can translate program outcomes and community needs into compelling funding opportunities.

This role offers the opportunity to directly influence community impact by helping secure resources that support programs serving thousands of individuals and families throughout Southern Nevada.

Position Summary

The Grant Development Manager leads and coordinates grant development activities that support UWSN's strategic priorities and community impact initiatives. This position manages a robust grant pipeline, develops competitive proposals and reports, researches institutional funding opportunities, and works cross-functionally with program, finance, development, marketing, and executive leadership teams to secure and steward grant funding.

The Grant Development Program Manager ensures grant submissions are timely, accurate, compliant, and aligned with organizational priorities while maintaining positive relationships with foundation, corporate, and community funding partners.

Essential Responsibilities

Grant Development & Strategic Funding

• Research, identify, and evaluate grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.

• Develop compelling letters of inquiry, grant proposals, applications, and funding requests.

• Create persuasive narratives that communicate community needs, program outcomes, impact metrics, and organizational strengths.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop funding strategies that align with organizational priorities.

• Support strategic growth by identifying new funding opportunities and emerging funding trends.

Grant Management & Compliance

• Manage the grant calendar and submission schedule to ensure all deadlines are met.

• Monitor grant requirements and ensure compliance with funder expectations.

• Prepare and coordinate grant reports, outcomes reporting, and stewardship communications.

• Maintain accurate grant records, documentation, proposal files, and reporting requirements.

• Track grant performance, award status, and funding outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with program leaders, finance staff, and executive leadership to gather information, budgets, outcomes, and supporting documentation.

• Facilitate meetings and information-sharing processes required for proposal development.

• Maintain a centralized repository of grant narratives, organizational information, impact data, and supporting materials.

• Support organization-wide efforts to strengthen funding sustainability and resource development.

Data & Performance Management

• Track proposal submissions, awards, renewals, and funding trends.

• Produce regular reports on grant activity and funding pipeline performance.

• Monitor key performance indicators related to grant development and award success rates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Human Services, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, Social Sciences, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of two years of experience in grant writing, proposal development, institutional giving, fundraising, technical writing, nonprofit development, or a related field.

• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong research, analytical, and project management abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, grant administration, or institutional giving.

• Knowledge of Southern Nevada community needs and nonprofit services.

• Experience working with education, youth development, health, workforce development, financial stability, or community impact programs.

• Familiarity with grant databases, donor research tools, and grant management systems.

• Experience managing government, foundation, or corporate grants.

Benefits

UWSN offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and disability insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings opportunities

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Mission-driven work that creates meaningful community impact

Benefits are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

Work Environment

This position is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and primarily works in a professional office environment. Regular computer use, communication with internal and external stakeholders, and participation in meetings are required.

Ability to travel locally as needed for meetings, community events, funder engagements, and partnership activities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

• Regular use of computers and other office equipment.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to occasionally move materials weighing up to 30 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Application & Selection Process

Qualified applicants whose experience most closely aligns with the position requirements will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Finalists may be asked to provide up to two grant-writing samples as part of the selection process. Writing samples may include grant proposals, reports, or other relevant work products and may be redacted to remove confidential or proprietary information.

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Way of Southern Nevada is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and talents of our employees and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. UWSN provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and makes employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.