Director of Foundation and Corporate Support

We invite you to become a key member of our expanding and dynamic development team as our Director of Foundation and Corporate Support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft compelling proposals and manage a comprehensive grants and sponsorship portfolio that engages local, regional, and national foundations, government agencies, businesses, and corporations.
• Develop and manage a robust portfolio of foundation, government, and corporate funders, working under the guidance of the Director of Development.
• Research institutional funders for potential funding support and draft letters of inquiry.
• Develop and manage the museum grants calendar.
• Partner with museum staff to gather supporting information and documentation, such as program content and budgets, tailoring that information to meet funders' requirements.
• Write interim and final reports for institutional funders. Track relevant correspondence in the development database (Raiser's Edge).

Requirements:

• Exceptional writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, plus impeccable attention to detail.
• A collaborative, creative team player who is eager to contribute wherever needed.
• Ability to safeguard confidential information.
• Background or strong interest in advocating for visual art, history and culture is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 3 years of successful grant writing experience in a non-profit organization, ideally in arts/culture.
• Proficiency in Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising software/CRM, as well as Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.