- Conduct new prospect research from both government and
non-government agencies to cover the needs to HSM&L across the
various areas of operation; - Write and synthesize complex program concepts into compelling
proposals and reports; - Write letters of inquiry, process gifts and send
acknowledgement letters; - Create budgets and financial reports in Excel;
- Communicate and work collaboratively with all departments to
prepare timely applications and collateral; - Oversee grant calendar to ensure public funding compliance,
foundation requirements and sponsorship contracts; - Track prospects and perform light data entry and record
keeping; - Coordinate site visits for foundation, corporate and government
leadership and program officers; - Maintain relationships across multiple internal and external
stakeholders; - Assist with light administrative tasks, such as file and grant
calendar maintenance; - Manage and assign tasks to interns, as needed;
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, writing or a
related field; - 3-5 years' experience as grant writer;
- Strong writer with the ability to synthesize complex program
concepts into compelling proposals and reports; - Ability to create compelling stories;
- Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising
process; - Knowledge of government grants and previous experience writing
& managing government applications; - Detail-oriented, organized, flexible;
- Team player with the ability to multitask;
- Excellent oral, interpersonal and intercultural communication
skills; - Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Experience
- Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency
- Non-profit experience within an arts organization
- Interest in Hispanic arts, literature and culture
- Raiser's Edge exposure
Compensation and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(B) elections
- Paid Time Off Benefits
- Commuter benefits - parking and mass transit
Application Instructions
Send resume with a brief statement summarizing your grant
writing experience and why you're interested in this job at the
HSM&L. Email materials to
Please write "Manager of Institutional Giving and Grant
Writer " in the subject line of email.
Manager of Institutional Giving and Grant Writer - New York City, United States - Hispanic Society Museum & Library
Description
Are you interested in working at the Hispanic Society Museum
& Library to help promote Luso-Hispanic heritage and culture,
from antiquity to the present?
The Hispanic Society Museum & Library (HSM&L) seeks a
Manager of Institutional Giving and Grant Writer to join the
Development team and work on researching and developing engaging
grant proposals and sponsorship presentations. The Manager will be
responsible for securing funding from all institutional sources
including foundations, corporations, and government agencies in the
US and abroad. In addition, will ensure the smooth operation
of all aspects of HSM&L's efforts in these areas. This is a
full-time position.
The Manager will locate, research prospects, write proposals,
maintain data, utilize Raiser's Edge for data entry and generate
reports and queries, as well as create and manage financial reports
in Excel. Will work closely with all departments throughout
HSM&L including: Curatorial, Education, Library,
Conservation, Special Events and Finance. The Manager will
assist with light administrative work, including donor relationship
maintenance and writing thank you notes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities