Grants Manager

Position Summary 

The Grants Manager (GM) is a key position in the Burchfield Penney Art Center Advancement Department, ensuring that the Art Center maintains and grows its revenue through grant proposals to private foundations, corporate foundations, and government agencies.  

They have primary responsibility for all aspects of grants management, including developing written funding proposals and applications; compiling associated documentation; grant reporting; tracking; and timely communication of submission and reporting deadlines; maintaining updated information in government and foundation online sites; ensuring all contract requirements are fulfilled and submitted; and researching grants opportunities in support of various programs and exhibitions at the Burchfield Penney. 

The GM will work across all departments of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, along with outside partners, to gain program information, compile a strong case for support, and oversee and administer outcome measurements. 

Additional departmental duties, as needed, include providing support with donor communications and actively participating in Advancement Department fundraising and cultivation events. 

The duties of this role vary over the course of each calendar year, requiring excellent time management and communication skills, the ability to self-prioritize work, and the ability to manage expectations both across and upwards within the organization.  

Superlative written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are essential to this position, as well as superb attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and strict adherence to deadlines.