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Duties and Responsibilities

Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is at the beginning of a long path toward building a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive (EDI) institution. We are looking for individuals, at all levels of the institution, who are interested in joining us on this journey of intentionality and public accountability. This path broadens our workforce (board, staff, volunteers), expands our artist selection and acquisition practice as well as strengthens our internal and external communication systems, networks and norms.

Grounds For Sculpture is seeking a full time Corporate and Foundation Associate to join the development team. Under the direction of the Director of Corporate and Foundation Engagement, the Corporate and Foundation Associate supports the daily operations of the Corporate and Foundation work of the Development department through administrative and fundraising/logistical work.

Our ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter who is passionate about the arts, horticulture, and GFS’s mission and strategic vision. You have a deep commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion, as this is a key value for GFS and one of our priorities. You are a natural collaborator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn as part of a small but experienced team, supporting and advancing GFS’s efforts to raise funds from foundations and corporations. As the ideal candidate, you have administrative experience – especially working with a development database and grant management systems – and understand the important and essential nature of this work, coupled with the drive to take on additional responsibilities as you grow with the department. You are confident working in a professional yet relatable manner with a variety of stakeholders, including corporate funders, corporate social responsibility teams, Business Members, sponsors and grantors.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for effectively supporting all foundation and corporate engagement related activities, including the Business Membership program, sponsorship program, and grants administration.
• Track and record information in GFS’s database to ensure accurate upkeep of supporter contacts, interactions, and relationship management.
• Maintain the organization’s grants calendar, managing deadlines, reports, and research tracking through GrantHub.
• Support the management of grant awards. Monitor compliance with award terms. Maintain and update profiles and keep notes and materials updated for constituents.
• Support grant applications, specifically the tracking and reporting process, completing forms, coordinating support materials, writing, editing grant narratives, and populating applications.
• Assist the Director with internal information and materials gathering from GFS colleagues throughout the organization to develop deadline driven proposals, collate application packets, and prepare and submit reports.
• Serve as an ambassador for Grounds For Sculpture to help foster a culture of inclusion for all members, donors, volunteers, and guests.
• Coordinate updates to shared drives utilized with grant consultants, updating internal files, and assist in managing a shared task list as funding opportunities evolve.
• Process new and renewing Business Memberships, creating and refreshing materials for members and for internal updates.
• Analyze and report on grant and corporate income revenues as needed.
• Liaise with the Accounting team to assure appropriate tracking, recording, and accounting of gifts.
• Coordinate with the Marketing Department on ensuring all department materials and funding announcements are created and timelines are managed appropriately.
• Assist with project management, including managing and researching corporate and foundation funding, sponsorship and grant opportunities
• Perform general office duties, attend meetings; assist with appointments and calendars.
• All other duties as assigned.