The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocausts seeks a persuasive grants writer to secure education program, exhibition, general operations, and special project support from foundations and corporations. The Institutional Giving Coordinator will write highly effective grant proposals; maintain and grow relationships with funders; and participate in creating funding plans and strategizing approaches to meet the Museum’s goals. In addition, the Institutional Giving Coordinator will work in tandem with Individual Giving team to ensure robust support for the program portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement foundation and corporate fundraising strategies for education programs, exhibitions, and special projects that support the Museum’s strategic goals;

• Write and submit an extensive portfolio of high-quality education program and special project proposals, including creating cover letters, LOIs, and effective funding requests as well as preparing budgets and other supplementary materials;

• Oversee reporting and tracking of education, exhibition, and project grants, including preparing interim and final reports, reconciling budgets, managing the stewardship process, and working with departments throughout the Museum to ensure successful execution of related contractual requirements;

• Serve as liaison to funders and grant officers within the education, exhibition, and special projects portfolio ensuring strong cultivation and stewardship, including scheduling site visits, providing related program tickets, managing memberships, and assisting with specific donor requests, as appropriate;

• Track current and potential foundation and corporate funders to ensure timely, appropriate, and targeted solicitation and follow up;

• Ensure donor database records are up-to-date, and, with support of the Director of Institutional Giving, 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;

• Represent the Museum and interact with all levels of the organization and donors; and

• Participate in development-related special events, entailing some evening and weekend hours.

Requirements:

• A minimum of one year of grant writing experience with a proven record of success, preferably at a cultural, educational, Jewish or historical institution;

• Strong understanding of foundation and corporate funders in the cultural and educational fields;

• 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

• 2-year Community College or Bachelor’s degree required.

Position reports to: Associate Director of Institutional Giving

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 including salary requirements to: humanresources@mjhnyc.org.

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocausts seeks an experienced grants manager and persuasive writer to play a key role in securing education, public program, exhibition, capital, general operations and special project support from foundations, corporations and government agencies.

The Director, 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 the Museum’s responsibilities as a Cultural Institutions Group (CIG) member and ensure compliance. The Director manages two direct reports.

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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;

• With support of the Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development, 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.
  

The Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocausts seeks an experienced grants manager and persuasive writer to play a key role in securing education, public program, exhibition, capital, general operations and special project support from foundations, corporations and government agencies. The Director, 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 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;
With support of the Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development, 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 reports to: Executive Vice President, Strategy & Development

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 including salary requirements to: humanresources@mjhnyc.org.