The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust seeks a skilled grant writer and front-line fundraiser to secure five- and six-figure support from government institutions, foundations, and corporations. The Institutional Giving Manager will craft effective grant applications and stewardship reports, identify new funders, work with the Senior Director of Institutional Giving and the Museum’s development team to advance fundraising strategies, and support donor engagement and stewardship. This position will help the Museum obtain funding for a range of projects, including exhibitions, public programs, education programs, capital projects, and general operations. He or she will join a collaborative fundraising team that is deeply committed to the Museum’s mission of Holocaust education and its lessons for today.
Responsibilities:
- Write and submit high-quality grant proposals, LOIs, grant budgets, and reports for foundation and corporate funders and assist with securing government funding from institutions, including NYSCA, DCLA, DASNY, and NYC Council Speaker’s Initiative.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of donors, primarily at the five-figure level.
- Support the Senior Director of Institutional Giving in developing an institutional fundraising strategy to meet department revenue goals, including creating standardized language and cases for giving for funders with diverse priorities and interests.
- Research potential funders and track donor engagement in Altru, the Museum’s CRM.
- Manage the day-to-day administration of the Museum’s corporate membership program, including website updates, creation of promotional materials, and organizing Museum tours.
- Oversee stewardship of a portfolio of institutional donors, including arranging tours and follow-up practices.
- Develop and maintain a deep knowledge of the Museum and its programs to support grant writing.
- Staff occasional fundraising events, entailing some evening and weekend hours.
- Assist is supervising department coordinators.
Requirements:
- Commitment to the Museum’s mission and the ability to articulate its importance to potential funders.
- Thorough understanding of foundation and corporate funders in the cultural and educational fields and familiarity with Jewish philanthropy.
- At least three years of grant writing experience with a track record of securing five- and six-figure grants, preferably for educational, cultural, or Jewish organizations.
- Experience creating grant budgets and reports that reflect strong attention to detail.
- Excellent project management, grants management, and communications skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a calendar of grant deadlines.
- Capacity for creative project composition and ability to think outside the box.
- Demonstrated willingness to work on a highly collaborative team.
- Proficiency in Altru (or other CRM) and research tools such as Foundation Directory preferred.
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings as necessary.
- Bachelor’s degree required
Position Details:
- Reports to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving
- Manages the Institutional Giving Coordinator
- Salary compensation range $70,000 – $80,000 with generous benefits
- The successful candidate will expect to work onsite. (Limited/occasional telecommuting arrangements may be considered.)
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is an equal opportunity employer. As a cultural institution that teaches about the dangers of intolerance, the Museum is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion in its hiring practices.
For consideration, candidates should submit their resume, two writing samples, and a cover letter to: humanresources@mjhnyc.org