Grants & Stewardship Manager at the Taft Museum of Art

Job Title: Grants & Stewardship Manager

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Salary:  $40,000 – $55,000

Description

Position: Grants & Stewardship Manager 
Reports to: Director of Development
Team: Development
Status: Full-time Exempt
Compensation: $40,000-$55,000 annually based upon 37.5-hour work week.
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, 37.5 hours per week. Scheduling flexibility is possible with Manager approval.
Benefits: Health Care Insurance, 401K, Dental Care, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Aflac, Six Weeks Discretionary Time Off Policy effective on day one (prorated for start date), Free downtown parking, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Museum membership, and other special discounts.   

The Taft Museum of Art (TMA), located in downtown Cincinnati, is seeking a full-time Grants & Stewardship Manager, reporting directly to the Director of Development. This position requires a positive, highly organized team player who communicates proactively, is attentive to detail, manages multiple priorities, and has excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills. The Grants and Stewardship Manager will maintain active institutional relationships and manage a grant portfolio that requires the submission of approximately 60-70 proposals a year, along with requisite evaluation reports. In addition to managing all grants and evaluation reports, this position will be an integral member of the development team and assist the department when needed with events and other activities. Come join the excitement of working downtown at the Taft Museum of Art, the place where art lives.    

Please ensure that you submit a cover letter, resume, and three references. Please submit only through our online portal at https://www.taftmuseum.org/careers. Our team will review your information, and we will get back to you with the next steps. If you have questions, please email HR at HRAdm@taftmuseum.org, no phone calls, please.   

POSITION SUMMARY 

Reportingto theDirector of Development, the Grants & Stewardship Manager is responsibleforwriting grants and evaluation reports tofoundations, corporations, and government entities. Theposition is crucial to delivering on the museum’s mission to provide meaningful experiences by connecting people to great art in a historic setting and in the community by focusing on growing TMA’scontributed revenue through grants.

The Grants and Stewardship Manager works with the development team on goalsbyrenewing currentfoundationsupport,writing proposals for new grant opportunities, andstewardingall current funders through evaluation reports that articulate the outcomes achieved.They own the tracking of all reports in excel and within our Altru donor database and are responsible for prospecting for new funders.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:   

  • Brings to life the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the Taft Museum of Art into written proposals for funding.
  • Researches grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
  • Drafts grant proposals and supporting documents based on funding requirements of the organization.
  • Submits proposals to the Director of Development for approval.
  • Responds to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals.
  • Maintains positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders.
  • Maintains records and submits reports related to grant opportunities.
  • Drafts evaluation reports to steward existing funders, including detailed reports for our recently completed capital project.
  • Develops relationships and collaborates with key stakeholders.
  • Collaborates with the Director of Development to send funders updates, thank you letters, and to promote on-site visits.
  • Maintains proficient knowledge of TMA exhibitions and programs.
  • Ensures quality and accuracy of information.
  • Assists with coordination of events and donor development efforts when requested.
  • Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, preferably in areas such as arts administration, communications, journalism, creative writing, marketing, or another related field.
  • Minimum 2 years or more experience writing and managing grants.
  • Experience working in a museum preferred but not required.
  • Ability to perform job duties with minimal guidance or instruction.
  • Eligible to work in the United States.
  • Reliable transportation.

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to research, apply, and manage grant applications.
  • Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals.
  • Excellent knowledge of grant information sources.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong people skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to analyze project requirements.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Proficient with MS Office, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of professional and ethical museum standards.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working directly with the public and providing first-rate customer service.
  • Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize and multitask.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Altru, Raiser’s Edge or comparable donor database preferred, but not required.

MUSEUM SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Must embrace the museum’s core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration and demonstrate this understanding through words, behaviors, and interactions with our guests, staff members, volunteers, and the public. 
  • Is ready to learn and to teach every day. Shares knowledge freely with colleagues and pursues opportunities to gain new skills to enhance our success as a team. 
  • Appreciates, understands, and values each staff member’s expertise, background, experience, strengths, and unique perspective. Shares time, energy, and knowledge with others to ensure everyone has the highest potential to succeed. 
  • Strives to achieve excellence in all tasks and goals. 
  • Demonstrates professionalism on and off the job; always represents the Taft Museum of Art positively and professionally. Speaks truthfully and fulfills promises and obligations in all museum dealings.
  • Is comfortable and can communicate with people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Focuses on delivering the museum’s mission.
  • Adheres to all current museum policies, procedures, protocols, and processes. 
  • Creates a pleasant work environment by being a positive influence and respectful to every person. 

The success of the Taft Museum of Art is driven by our core values of respect, integrity, excellence, creativity, and collaboration, as exemplified by our team members.

Our VIEW: 

  • Valuediversity, equity, access, and inclusion are drivers for attracting and retaining a diverse team of board members, staff, and volunteers who feel empowered to deliver excellence. It also is the key to reaching a diverse community and audience. 
  • Include multiple perspectives and believe that differing views strengthen our museum by stretching us to learn, experience, and expand our thinking each day. 
  • Embraceour mission and vision to explore the hidden gems connected to our historic house, the people that lived in it for the first 100 years, and the extensive art collection, bringing all of this to life and making it relevant and unique to each guest. 
  • Worktogether as a board and staff to ensure that our members, partners, and key stakeholders reflect and embrace these core values. 

Requirements

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to research, apply, and manage grant applications.
  • Proficient with measuring and reaching income goals.
  • Excellent knowledge of grant information sources.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong people skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to analyze project requirements.
  • Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Proficient with MS Office, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
  • Thorough knowledge of professional and ethical museum standards.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working directly with the public and providing first-rate customer service.
  • Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize and multitask.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Altru, Raiser’s Edge or comparable donor database preferred, but not required.

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