Grants Manager/Development Associate at the Biggs Museum of American Art

Job Title: Grants Manager/Development Associate

Job Status: Full-time

Location: Dover, DE

Salary: $45,000 – $50,000

ABOUT THE BIGGS

Established in 1993 by visionary collector Sewell C. Biggs, Biggs Museum of American Art (The Biggs) is in the capital city of the nation’s first state, Dover, DE. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The Biggs preserves, advances, and celebrates the fine and decorative arts, encouraging greater public engagement with the cultural heritage of Delaware. It is a leading advocate for the importance of art and creativity in education and the daily life of its community. The Biggs Museum has garnered national recognition as one of the finest collections of American decorative and fine arts in the country, as it aspires to become one of the most prominent museums within the entire Mid-Atlantic region.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grants Manager/Development Associate is responsible for identifying, developing, writing, and submitting grant proposals and funding requests, as well as reporting requirements with grant-making organizations, including government, corporate, and individual funding sources. The annual goal will vary based on priorities but averages $500K – $750 annually. As a member of the Development team, the Grants Manager/Development Associate works closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director and the Board of Trustees’ Development Committee to advance the Biggs’ institutional goals for fundraising. Specifically, the Grants Manager/Development Associate is responsible for the grant management process, including research, writing, submission, monitoring and reporting. Additionally, the Grants Manager/Development Associate provides project management support for institutional development projects, including two annual fund drives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Research and identify sources of support and proactively seek new
  • Initiate and maintain strong relationships between the Museum and grant- making organizations.
  • Work with curators and other Museum staff to create project proposals, budgets, and other materials in support of the organization’s funding requests as aligned with the criteria of funding
  • Research, write, prepare, and submit grant proposals and applications for funding Museum
  • Serve as the administrator for grants, ensuring that grant award stipulations are met, and accurate and timely reports are made to all funding sources that require them.
  • Manage stewardship of grantors, including acknowledgment and recognition such as donor acknowledgment in credit lines, logo placement, press releases,
  • Utilize donor database and prospect management system to track pending requests, maintain donor profiles, and record proposal
  • Maintain the grants management calendar and prepare for bi-weekly internal grants management
  • Assist the Deputy Director with fundraising efforts and development
  • Function as an integral part of the Development team, attending events as

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Minimum of three years’ comprehensive experience in a non-profit development operation, preferably in an art museum or cultural institution in the Mid-Atlantic
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a related
  • Demonstrated success in grant writing and reporting for both government and private
  • Up-to-date knowledge of corporate, foundation and government grant making sources
  • Value diversity and inclusion, and the ability to work across teams and engage a variety of stakeholders.
  • Strong, analytical, organizational and decision-making skills with a high attention to
  • Enthusiastic self-starter with ability to work independently with moderate
  • Excellent time-management skills to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously under a variety of deadlines and other constraints
  • Flexibility and the ability to make thoughtful independent decisions in a fast- paced
  • Persuasive and articulate communicator and active listener with strong written and presentation
  • Excellent relationship-building skills, both externally and internally, and the ability to effectively represent the museum in all
  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook), Email (Constant Contact) and CRM (Blackbaud Altru) databases is required.
  • The ability to travel both locally and regionally

WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION

The standard work schedule is Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM with an hour lunch. The nature of this role requires flexibility with the ability to adjust on short notice. While 35 hours per week is the norm, additional work hours may be necessary to meet the requirements of this job position, which could encompass evening hours and weekend work. The responsibilities and required interactions of this position are not conducive to virtual work arrangements.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Grants Manager/Development Associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the role:

Climate controlled art museum with display galleries, standard offices, museum shop, and other non-public spaces. Work is performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors at the museum, however there will be occasions where work is performed outside the museum in public spaces such as restaurants and event venues plus private homes, offices and meeting rooms.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to receive oral and written instructions in English and to clearly communicate in English in person, over the telephone, through email and through other electronic means. The employee is required to move about their work area, between galleries and storage areas, ascend and descend stairs; and stand and/or sit for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to lift, drag and/or move up to 15 pounds unassisted. The employee is required to identify, observe, and assess visually and comply with Museum health and safety-related protocols.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions to the extent the Biggs may do so without undue hardship. The term “Qualified individual with a disability” means an individual who with or without reasonable accommodation can perform the essential functions of the position.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential functions and responsibilities of work performed by the employee in this job position. It may not contain a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for this role. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and three references to Deputy Director Sandra James at Sandra.James@theBiggsMuseum.org

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