Manager of Institutional Giving and Grant Writer

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

 

• 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 jobs@hispanicsociety.org.
Please write “Manager of Institutional Giving and Grant
Writer ” in the subject line of email.