The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust seeks an experienced grants manager and persuasive writer to play a key role in securing education, public programs, exhibition, capital, general operations, and special project support from foundations, corporations and government agencies. The Director of Institutional Giving will write highly effective grant proposals; maintain and grow relationships with funders; and create and implement funding plans and strategies to meet the Museum’s philanthropic goals. In addition, the position will oversee all of the Museum’s responsibilities as a Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) member and ensure compliance. The Director manages two direct reports.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement creative approaches for building foundation, corporate, government philanthropic support, including multi-year gifts opportunities for a range of institutional priorities;
- Maintain a portfolio of donors and prospects ensuring effective cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies;
- Write and submit effective funding requests, including preparing proposals, budgets and other supplementary materials, to ensure timely, appropriate, and targeted solicitation;
- Ensure all government compliance, including city (CIG), state and federal agencies and officials;
- Represent the Museum and interact with all levels of funders, grant officers, and government offices;
- Lead and mentor a staff of two to oversee all steps of the granting process from research to reporting, ensuring fundraising goals are met;
- Establish fundraising goals, monitor overall expense budget, ensure donor database records are up-to-date, and aid in preparation of analytical reports to measure progress toward fundraising goals;
- Assist Museum leadership with production of collateral materials, Board reporting, and project management as needed;
- Work in tandem with departments throughout the Museum to ensure successful crediting and execution of related contractual requirements; and
- Participate in development-related special events, entailing some evening and weekend hours.
Requirements:
- A minimum of five years of grant writing experience with a proven record of success securing six figure grants, preferably at a cultural, educational, Jewish or historical institution;
- Strong understanding of and relationships with foundation, government and corporate funders in the Jewish, cultural and educational fields;
- Experience managing and inspiring a team;
- Working knowledge of the Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) requirements and procedures;
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills, reflecting clear, critical and creative thinking;
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail;
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects under the pressure of deadlines;
- Demonstrated willingness to work effectively as part of a team and with all levels of donors as well as exercise excellent judgment and tact;
- Must adhere to the highest ethical standards, exhibit perseverance, and project an optimistic and positive attitude;
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings as necessary;
- Proficiency in Altru or other CRM systems; and
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Position Details:
- Reports to: Chief Development Officer
- Manages: Government Liaison and Grants Coordinator
- Salary compensation range: $90,000 –110,000 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, qualified candidates should submit their resume and letter of interest to: humanresources@mjhnyc.org