Jobs: Grant Writers and Managers – Asia Society (NY)
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Via The Foundation Center. Posted by Kay Monroe (Miyazaki-shi, 1995 -97).
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Job Positions: Grants Writers and Managers: Arts & Culture (2 openings)
Posted by: Asia Society
Position: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=290300011
Job Description:
Asia Society, a prestigious, global, educational and cultural non-profit seeks 2 Grants Writers and Managers: Arts & Culture (Code FY 1230) and Policy & Education (Code 1231).
They will be integral members of the Asia Society’s External Affairs Department and work with the Director of Institutional Relations & Program Support on all fundraising activities including grants from foundations and government agencies, in the areas of arts and culture and of Asia Society’s policy institute and education, respectively.
Responsibilities:
– Work closely with the Director to collaborate with the Society’s program staff in Cultural Programs (1230) or Business and Policy, and Education (1231) to research and understand the financial needs of the
institution and of individual programs; communicate grant opportunities and develop ideas for grant
submissions;
– Work as assigned on proposals in additional areas, when necessary.
– Write and prepare proposals, budgets and applications for support from foundations and government
agencies;
– Research and identify new foundation and government prospects to plan strategies to approach them;
– Track in Raiser’s Edge all grant prospects, contact information, submission deadlines, and awards;
– Write acknowledgement letters to grant makers for the grant payments in a timely manner;
– Consolidate and maintain hard copy file documentation on the grant making history of the institution from
various foundations;
– Organize and participate in site visits to the Asia Society by grant makers as necessary;
– Produce, in a timely fashion, the briefing materials and proposals necessary for such visits;
– Provide stewardship of grants received by the Society in close collaboration with other Society departments and staff, particularly with grant program officers and the Finance Department;
– Meet such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Institutional Relations & Program — Support the Executive Director, Global Corporate and Institutional Relations.
Requirements:
– Graduate degree and 4-5 years fundraising experience, including proposal writing, prospect identification and research preferred;
– Experience with government grants and other on-line grant application forms;
– Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills;
– An understanding of, and an ability to articulate, institutional accomplishments and goals;
– Ability to undertake multiple projects and meet regular deadlines;
– Knowledge of Asian arts and culture, international issues, and education a plus;
– Proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of Raiser’s Edge software.
How to apply:
For positions in New York, please email your cover letter and resume indicating job title, position reference code and salary requirements to: externalaffairsjobs@asiasociety.org Indicate job title and job code in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be accepted. No phone calls, please. Only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Please regard your resume as having been received unless your email is bounced back. For benefits information go to: www.asiasociety.org/jobs
The Asia Society is an equal-opportunity employer.
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