Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles, CA
Manager, Foundation Partnerships
Development
Reporting to the Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships the Manager, Foundation Partnerships works collaboratively with senior leadership and colleagues across museum departments to maximize grant revenue by producing complex proposals and grant applications to support a range of museum programs and special projects. In addition, the Manager, Foundation Partnerships is responsible for managing the submission of reports in a timely manner, identifying new funding sources, and proactively managing the cultivation and stewardship of institutional funders, with an emphasis on securing grants ranging from $25,000 to $1,000,000. The Manager, Foundation Partnerships provides guidance and work direction to the Coordinator, Foundation Partnerships.
Responsibilities:
Manages and coordinates evaluation and monitoring of grant funded programs
Confers with Finance department and project directors to develop program goals and objectives, outline use of funds, and explain procedures necessary to obtain funding
Participates in exhibitions and curatorial department funding meetings: discuss prospects and funding strategies for exhibitions and develop plans for funding each project
Composes grant applications and reports and submits to foundations and government funding agencies
Develops new funding opportunities, monitoring literature related to funds available through grants from governmental agencies and private foundations and determines viability and feasibility
Actively maintains a portfolio of prospects: identifies, cultivates, and tracks solicitations and reports to foundation and government donors
Works closely with Senior Director, Foundation Partnerships to develop strategies to meet a range of revenue goals, both annual and for various special projects
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Art History, English or related field
At least 5 years of experience with non-profit fundraising and proposal writing, including demonstrated success with foundation and government grant applications.
Salary: $66,000 – $68,000, subject to change
Benefits: The position is eligible for LACMA’s comprehensive benefits package, including pension plan. LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.
Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree
Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024
Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references
How to apply: Apply here