GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

The Grants and Development Manager is a part-time, flexible, and remote position, supporting the fundraising activities of New Jersey Theatre Alliance including corporate, government, foundation, and individual giving. The efforts support the annual and long-term organizational goals of the Board of Trustees. This position works in partnership with, and reports to the Executive Director. The successful candidate must have an abiding belief in the value and necessity of the arts to the quality of life of an individual and the vitality of a community. Duties and Responsibilities New Jersey Theatre Alliance operates remotely with a six-member team. The person in this position will work remotely with occasional travel for in-person meetings and events. Mileage is reimbursed; a percentage of cell phone and home internet will be reimbursed for work at home; computer and printer will be provided if needed. All New Jersey Theatre Alliance Staff Members Are Expected To Advance The Work Of Equity And Access At The Organization By Demonstrating commitment to advancing their own knowledge and expertise in areas of Access and Equity Demonstrating commitment to advancing Equity and Access in the arts for all including individuals whose identity markers do not intersect with that staff member’s Engaging in learning opportunities offered by the Alliance such as Cultural Access and Creating Change roundtables Sharing resources, learning, and ideas related to Equity and Access with colleagues Supporting and engaging with annual events such as Cultural Access Awards and Creating Change Symposium Specific Role Duties And Responsibilities Planning, coordinating, and writing grant requests and reports (55%) Maintain the grant calendar and monitoring grant deadlines, requirements, and reporting schedules Drafting proposals and reports, working with New Jersey Theatre Alliance staff to collect relevant project information, and gathering all support materials and attachments Creating and updating records of funders/donors in CRM (Salesforce) Identifying and researching new funding prospects locally, regionally, and nationally Participating in bi-monthly meetings with Executive Director to review grant/development activity and ensure each grant-funded project requirements are being met Attending program related staff meetings and roundtables in preparation for grant research/solicitation Coordinating program documentation, stories, photographs/video, and testimonials to support grant applications and reports Collaborating with Executive Director, Deputy Director, and staff to coordinate individual donor communications. (20%) Preparing and drafting 2-3 annual donor appeals Coordinating and drafting donor acknowledgements Working with Administrative Coordinator to ensure that donation records are accurate and up to date in CRM (Salesforce) Running reports in Salesforce to create various lists for donor communications and fundraising events Communicating with donors via fundraising emails and donor newsletter Supporting the creation of annual report with statistics, testimonials, and donor listing Supporting planning and implementation of annual fundraising gala/event (15%) Coordinating guest communications, including invitation lists and mailing, ticket confirmations, and acknowledgments Assisting in coordinating night of event logistics, such as silent auction and raffle sales Supporting Executive Director in managing development operations (10%) Strategizing funding sources to support the organization’s programs and initiatives Developing strategies that enhance philanthropic support, including cultivation and stewardship Maintaining accurate records and supporting the Executive Director during the audit process Requirements 3+ years experience in grant writing. Fundraising, Arts Education And/or Arts Administration Experience Preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively—both verbally and written—with individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to work fluidly with technology including MS Office Suite; donor management software; experience with Salesforce preferred. Deadline driven, inherent desire to set and achieve goals; persistent and consistent efforts are keys to success in this role. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to track progress on multiple initiatives, provide timely follow up, and complete tasks in accordance with project timelines.