San Diego Natural History Museum · 18 hours ago
Senior Manager of Grants
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $71K/yr
3+ years expThe San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is seeking a Senior Manager of Grants to join their team. This role is crucial in driving fundraising success by managing a portfolio of donors, writing proposals, and building relationships to secure funding aligned with the Museum's mission.
Museums & Institutions
Hiring Manager
Kari Mitchell
Responsibilities
Manages a portfolio (85-100) of foundation, government and corporate donors and prospects
Writes LOIs, grant proposals, cover letters, prepares budgets, and compiles requested information to create complete solicitation packages
Tracks, prepares, and submits grant solicitation and reporting requirements through mail, email, and online channels
Develops identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for new and current foundation and corporate donors and prospects
Plans and implements customized cultivation and stewardship activities for portfolio, including reporting, meetings, Museum tours and events, and other appropriate activities
Thanks donors in personal, thoughtful, and creative ways
Maintains deep knowledge of funder priorities, Museum programs and strategic initiatives to craft strong and compelling narratives
Works closely with the philanthropy team to determine fundraising strategies for prospective donors
Prepares and submits timely contact reports and gift alerts
Keeps physical and electronic donor files up to date
Meets or exceeds annual fundraising goals and ensures timely, accurate grant compliance
Tracks organizational funding priorities and keeps current on Museum strategic priorities and departmental programs to better identify new prospective donors
Research foundation prospects for museum priorities using Foundation Directory and similar tools
Reviews business publications, nonprofit annual reports, and other online resources to identify corporate and foundation prospects
Attends relevant industry events in San Diego to learn first-hand about current and prospective local donors
Prepares research summaries and contact reports
As assigned, writes and/or edit content for reports, appeals, and newsletters based on philanthropy department needs
Contributes stories, impact narratives, and program highlights that demonstrate donor impact and advance fundraising goals
Attends all philanthropy department events, and other Museum events as needed
Participates in special projects and cross-departmental initiatives
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational priorities
Qualification
Required
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to translate complex programs, data and outcomes into clear, compelling funding narratives
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to resolve problems
Ability to keep track of the overall picture while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a variety of situations
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment
Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
High school diploma or equivalent
3-5 years professional nonprofit fundraising experience with a demonstrated focus on grant writing and reporting
Proven record of securing and stewarding grant funding
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience with Raiser's Edge, Altru or other constituent records management database systems is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
Vacation
Sick-time
15 paid holidays
Free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums
And more
Company
San Diego Natural History Museum
The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is one of California’s oldest and most respected cultural and scientific institutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Judy Gradwohl
President and CEO
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