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Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science · 1 month ago

Manager of Grant Development (Full-Time)

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is seeking a Manager of Grant Development to lead the cultivation of funding from foundation and government sources. This role involves writing major grant applications, overseeing grant development, and building partnerships to secure funding for the museum's operations and programs.

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Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, and steward corporations, foundations, and government agencies to develop meaningful relationships that strengthen museum operations, exhibitions, and programs

Research, identify and recognize external opportunities that present viable funding opportunities and match the museum‘s goals and priorities

Oversee grant applications for all Frost Science departments and ensure compliance with grant agreement and requisite reporting

Write and edit grant proposals/applications and coordinate all intradepartmental efforts with grant submissions

Craft and execute plan to meet or exceed Frost Science’s annual foundation fundraising goals by securing funding from corporate foundations and government grant programs

Collaborate with all Frost Science departments to pursue programmatic and operational grant opportunities and ensure fulfillment of grant terms and reporting

Participate in all Advancement department efforts, including individual fundraising, advancement event planning and department administration, as an integral member of a small but mighty team

Oversee and implement stewardship reporting in Tessitura, working closely with other Advancement Team members to document progress

Schedule, coordinate, and lead site visits with foundation trustees and partners

Host/attend meetings and events and develop/deliver presentations with foundation prospects and funders

Qualification

Grant writingFundraising strategyRelationship buildingTessituraProject managementMicrosoft OfficeWritten communicationVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam playerAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible grant writing and management experience showcasing the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships and to secure funding with at least 1 years of personnel management experience

Undergraduate degree required

Genuine interest in and strong commitment to Frost Science's vision and mission

Track record of success securing grants from government and private sector sources

Evidence of strong ability to digest and then present complex information clearly and concisely in a wide variety of formats a variety of funder audiences

Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication

Exceptional attention to details and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a plan to meet and exceed fundraising goals

Ability to manage quick-turn around and long-term projects, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and think strategically and creatively

Must be able to work in a team as well as be able to work independently and be self-motivated

Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to make presentations to senior level groups as well as to build one-on-one relationships with members of diverse constituencies at all levels of authority

Excellence in English language (oral and written) required

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills and knowledge of database applications, preferably Tessitura

Team player with willingness to adapt to new and evolving organizational and funding priorities and to work occasional evenings and early mornings as events and project deadlines dictate

Background clearance

Drug screening as part of the Drug-Free Workplace Program