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Grants and Development Communications Manager
Princeton, NJ
McCarter Theatre Center
Full Time
Posted July 16, 2024
The Grants and Development Communications Manager is the lead grant writer for foundation and government grants and manages an existing portfolio of 70+ institutional donors, as well as pursuing new institutional funding opportunities. This role serves as the project manager for major and multi-year grants to ensure timely management of grant requirements including the project content, budget, and deliverables.
Additionally, this position oversees the development staff’s writing for accuracy and consistency, with full editing rights over all documents and electronic communications, ensuring all messaging is streamlined and cohesive. This role guarantees that external communications consistently and effectively convey McCarter’s mission and vision.
Additionally, this position oversees the development staff’s writing for accuracy and consistency, with full editing rights over all documents and electronic communications, ensuring all messaging is streamlined and cohesive. This role guarantees that external communications consistently and effectively convey McCarter’s mission and vision.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions & Duties:- Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward institutional donors with a focus on foundation and corporate foundation donors.
- Solicit unrestricted and program-specific grants to support new and existing initiatives.
- Write and submit letters of intent, grant proposals, and reports for foundation and other institutional grants or sponsorships, ensuring compliance with all guidelines and timely submission.
- Serve as the project manager for major and multi-year grants to ensure timely fulfillment of grant requirements including project content, budget and deliverables.
- Coordinate grant proposal activities and objectives across departments, including the drafting and submission of interim and final narrative and financial reports.
- Collaborate with leadership staff, including the Artistic and Executive Directors, on grant proposals and reports to strengthen donor relationships and assist with planning donor visits.
- Represent and promote McCarter’s mission at donor programs and events, engaging with donors, prospective donors, stakeholders, and partners.
- Conduct independent research to identify new foundation donors.
- Engage with program officers to cultivate relationships and solicit invitations to submit proposals.
- Review and edit written work produced by development staff to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Work with the Director of Development to produce an Annual Report and other special projects as needed.
- Maintain online rating agencies such as DataArts, Guidestar, and Charity Navigator.
- Participate in development training sessions required by the Director of Development, as well as institutionally required professional development opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing philanthropic fundraising and gift acceptance, including adherence to the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Code of Ethics.
- Stay informed about current trends and best practices in grants management and institutional giving through professional development activities, networking opportunities, and ongoing education.
- Prioritize safe working practices while embodying McCarter's safety and code of conduct policies to maintain a secure environment for all staff and guest artists.
- Participate in the work to make McCarter an anti-racist theater. Actively seek ways to improve our work practices to make the Development department more equitable and inclusive, while upholding and exhibiting our stated values of “justice and joy, beauty and belonging.”
Work Environment:
- Led by our core values, McCarter fosters and expects a culture of care and respect for the wellbeing of our staff.
- Work will primarily be completed in a shared office space in our administrative office located at 91 University Pl, Princeton, NJ.
- Employees may be asked to use personal transportation to meet with donors and prospects.
- This position entails extended periods of sitting, manual dexterity for operating office equipment, and the ability to read and interpret documents, while occasionally requiring lifting and carrying objects up to 15 pounds, engaging in repetitive tasks, standing, walking, bending, and reaching within the office environment.
- Employees may be asked to use a personal cell phone in order to access authenticator apps and related software necessary for work credentials/multi-factor authentication (MFA). Applicants should be comfortable using their personal devices for these purposes as part of their job responsibilities, as workarounds cannot be guaranteed in order to access certain platforms.
START DATE: This position will be filled with an anticipated start date no later than September 1st, 2024.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of McCarter.
Requirements
Qualifications:- A Bachelor’s degree, and/or preferably 3-5 years of experience as a fundraiser.
- A proven track record of securing significant foundation and government support.
- Ability to work effectively with senior management, trustees, and donors.
- Familiarity of and passion for the performing arts.
- Ability to interact well with major supporters and prospects.
- Exceptional writing, speaking and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- CRM database experience, preferably with Tessitura or other fundraising software.
- Strong research skills to identify potential new donors and funding opportunities.
- Experience in grant writing and managing grant proposals from inception to completion.
- Detail-oriented and analytical skills to ensure accuracy and compliance in all submissions.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Experience with budget management and financial reporting related to grant funding.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends as assigned.
- The flexibility and willingness to travel to meet with donors and prospects, and to participate in fundraising-related events.
- Ability to work in an on-site/off-site hybrid environment.
- A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work harmoniously with individuals from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and work styles, always approaching challenges with optimism, civility, and a solutions-oriented approach.
- Exhibit a critical consciousness and genuine interest in promoting equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace values and practices while working with individuals of diverse needs, personalities, and work styles, and employing an optimistic and solution-oriented mindset towards fostering inclusivity and support within the team environment.
- Final candidate will need to successfully complete a background screening.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMITMENT
McCarter is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring, supporting, and promoting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. As such, McCarter seeks team members who: contribute to a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to support an expansive artistic vision; are committed to engaging in ongoing anti-racism and anti-oppression work collectively and individually; value collaboration, curiosity, flexibility, and an openness to continuous personal and professional growth.
We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not currently meet all the qualifications. We know there are great candidates who may not have all the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that is you, don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. McCarter is committed to on-the-job training and mentorship. We also encourage candidates who do not live within commuting distance to apply; We are eager to tell you about the area, which includes many communities and towns outside of Princeton.
How To Apply
PAY: $65,000 -- $75,000; Full-time; Annual; Exempt
BENEFITS INCLUDE: Medical, vision, and dental insurance; paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and holiday time; flexible spending and health savings accounts; employer-sponsored life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, access to free parking, and various perks.
TO APPLY
Please email jobs@mccarter.org with your name and “Grants and Development Communications Manager” in the subject line and include a cover letter, resume, as well as a relevant professional writing sample. Do also mention where you heard about the position. We look forward to learning more about you!
McCarter Theatre Center is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in the application and hiring process for individuals with disabilities if needed and requested. To request disability accommodation, please contact (609) 258-6500 and connect with Human Resources.
Email: jobs@mccarter.org
