Posted by: Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma, WA, US
About Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum's nationally recognized exhibitions and innovative educational programs attract thousands of visitors annually to its galleries and events. By making connections for viewers which may not be instantly obvious, Tacoma Art Museum has developed a reputation for presenting 20th century art in a thought-provoking yet accessible manner. Tacoma Art Museum is a public-spirited institution featuring nationally recognized exhibitions and innovative educational programs. The museum has developed a reputation for presenting art in a thought-provoking yet accessible manner. Tacoma Art Museum’s strong commitment to Northwest art is evident in its collection as well as in the exhibition program.Job Description
The Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for meeting the budget goals of Tacoma Art Museum through foundation and government grants and corporate sponsorships. With a current annual combined corporate, foundation, and government goal of $775,000, this individual identifies and cultivates funding sources; prepares proposals, reports, and correspondence; and acts as a steward for all contributions within the corporate, foundation and government sectors. S/he works closely with the Director of Development on concepts and strategies for funding, manages the annual grants/reports calendar, and communicates information and results to the Development Department on a monthly basis.The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and sustainable growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilitates the writing and preparation of all grant proposals and reports related to corporate, foundation, and government funding solicitations for Tacoma Art Museum. (70% of time)
- Regularly meets with and solicits both new and established donors in the corporate, foundation, and government sectors. Develops and implements cultivation strategies and effective stewardship of these institutional funding sectors. (10% of time)
- Projects monthly and yearly revenue goals and tracks progress toward reaching those goals, and maintains grants/reports calendar and roster which includes timelines for cultivation/stewardship action steps and deadlines for proposals, reports, and invoice/fiscal year agreement issuances. (10% of time)
- Conducts prospect research to identify new funding sources and stays current on funding and philanthropic trends. (5% of time)
- Conducts other duties as assigned, supervises work-study students, participates as an active member of the Development Team and coordinates appropriately with each budget sector represented in the museum’s contributed income goal. (5% of time)
Desired Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with regional funding community
- Successful track record in managing a corporate/foundation fundraising program and in completing and submitting local, regional, and federal government grant proposals
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
- Budget development and outcome-based evaluation experience
- Computer fluency and strong analytic skills
- Three years experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree
Application Process
Send cover letter, resume, and list of references to:Human Resources
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402
Or HR@TacomaArtMuseum.org
