Institutional Giving Manager

About the Queens Museum:

The Queens Museum is dedicated to presenting the highest quality visual arts and educational programming for people in the New York metropolitan area, and particularly for the residents of Queens, a uniquely diverse, ethnic, cultural, and international community.
The Museum fulfills its mission by designing and providing art exhibitions, public programs and educational experiences that promote the appreciation and enjoyment of art, support the creative efforts of artists, and enhance the quality of life through interpreting, collecting, and exhibiting art, architecture, and design.

Position Overview:

The Institutional Giving Manager implements the Queens Museum’s institutional giving strategy by cultivating and stewarding new and existing relationships with private foundations and government agencies.

Reporting to the Director of External Affairs, the Institutional Giving Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of 30-40 institutional funders with an eye towards increasing funding through increased gifts and the acquisition of new donors.
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Responsibilities:

Determine funding needs, opportunities, and priorities through regular meetings with program staff
In collaboration with museum staff, write and prepare all funding proposals, reports, and other correspondence to foundations, corporate philanthropies, and government entities
Develop fresh language on grant materials and write copy for fundraising campaigns and promotional materials.
Research funding prospects and provide senior staff with research and background materials to support fundraising efforts.
Maintain all grant-related records in the donor database, including constituent records, gift and proposal entries, submission deadlines, and crediting information.
Compile and update statistics and information relating to grants.
Update files of fundraising materials including current budgets, IRS letters, audited financial statements, and information packets.
In partnership with the Director of External Affairs, cultivate and steward new and existing institutional donors
Database management including updating and maintenance of donor records and gift tracking

Benefits:
This is a full-time benefits eligible position to participate in the following benefits:
Paid Vacation, Sick & Personal Days
Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
Retirement Benefits (401K savings plan, Pension plan, and Life Insurance policy)
Free admission to NYC Cultural Institutions Groups (CIG)s

Requirements

Competencies:

Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and a creative approach to problem-solving
Thrives in culturally diverse settings
Displays a high level of support for colleagues, builds professional and respectful relationships with others
Adaptability and flexibility
Ability to work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and adhering to deadlines
Collaborative team player

Qualifications:
Education background in Art History or related field, or its work experience equivalent in arts education and/or community development
Minimum 3 years of prior grant writing experience in the development department of a non-profit organization, ideally in the arts and/or education.

Requirements:
Excellent writing and organizational skills
Ability to think creatively, synthesize information effectively, and tailor information to appeal to a broad spectrum of funder interests.
Experience with eTapestry or other database management systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
Availability to work onsite at the Queens Museum
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills