Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Position: Grants Manager/Editor/Researcher (Search Re-Opened)
Reports to: Associate Director of Development
The Grants Manager/Editor/Researcher is the lead writer for the development department, including grant writing, donor communication publications, acknowledgement letters and solicitations. She/he manages the grants calendar and ensures all deadlines are met. Additionally, she/he conducts prospect research and develops prospect profiles on foundations, corporations, individuals and government sources of funding.
The Grants Manager/Editor/Researcher is a full-time, salaried position with benefits. Evening and weekend hours are sometimes required.
Position Responsibilities:
• Manages the bi-annual ArtsWave proposal process and off-year report, including coordinating reporting and surveying needs with marketing, education, production, finance and other departments to ensure successful data tracking of ArtsWave outcome priorities and writing the proposal and creating appropriate charts and infographics that strengthen and support the argument.
• Manages the foundation and government grant program, including identification and cultivation of new prospects, grant writing, reporting and grant fulfillment. Specific proposals include the Shubert Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Ohio Arts Council, among others.
• Cultivates and stewards new and current grant funders.
• Writes sponsorship proposals for production and education sponsorships working with the Major Gifts Director.
• Writes donor communications including acknowledgement and solicitation letters, BOY Cards, Centerstage newsletter, the annual report and others, working with the Individual Giving/Stewardship Manager.
• Serves as the department’s lead researcher, utilizing Wealth Engine Online, Guidestar and other resources to gather intelligence and prepare profile reports on previously identified individual and corporate prospects.
• Develops an ongoing qualified prospect list of foundation and government funders through appropriate research.
• Conducts other duties as assigned by the Associate Development Director.
Skills Required:
• Exceptional writing skills required.
• One to three years of grant writing experience preferred.
• Work experience in an arts environment preferred.
• Strong organizational skills including careful attention to detail.
• Strong verbal communication skills and project management skills.
• Strong research skills and an inquisitive nature preferred.
• Ability to manage large amounts of information and keep accurate and well-organized records and files.
• Strong computer skills including high proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Power Point and Outlook required.
• Professionalism to work successfully with board-level volunteers and high-level donors.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage successfully several priorities on a regular basis.
• Desire to be an integral member of a high functioning development team.
• A passion for theatre and/or the arts is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
To Apply:
Submit your cover letter, resume and three references to:
Jay B. Kalagayan
Associate Director of Development
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202
jay.kalagayan@cincyplay.com
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
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