Grant Specialist

Description

Job Title: Grants Specialist

Hourly Wage: $24-$27 per hour

Job Type: Exempt - Part Time, 30 hours

Reports to: Senior Director, Advancement

Start Date: ASAP

Art Works seeks a Grants Specialist to secure, manage, and report on grants from foundations, government agencies, and corporate partners. This position will support the organization’s fundraising strategy by ensuring efficient and timely management of grant-related activities, from proposal development to final reporting. The Grants Specialist will work closely with Impact staff, Finance, and external partners to align grant funding with the organization’s goals and priorities in the arts sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with program officers of funding entities.

• Research and identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, government, and corporations that align with Art Works’ mission and programs.
• Maintain a pipeline of existing grantors and prospects, tracking deadlines and submission requirements.
• Collaborate with Impact and Finance teams to gather necessary information for proposals.
• Write, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals and letters of inquiry.
• Oversee grant agreements, ensuring all terms are fully understood and deliverables are met.
• Maintain accurate records of all grant applications, awards, and reports.
• Work with Finance to develop grant budgets and ensure alignment with grant narratives.
• Monitor grant expenditures, ensuring compliance with approved budgets and funder requirements.
• Prepare financial reports in collaboration with Finance staff for submission to funders.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with funders to build long-term support.
• Comfortable with meeting a grants goal between $700,000 and $1,000,000.
• Develop multi-year grant strategies for foundation prospects.
• Communicate relevant grant information with Database Coordinator, Finance, and Impact team, including award letters, amounts, and restrictions.
• Support general event logistics for Development events, including set-up, check-in, meet & greet, and breakdown.

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, arts administration, communications, or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of successful grant writing and reporting experience, preferably in the arts or the nonprofit sector.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with attention to detail and ability to translate complex information into compelling narratives.
• Experience in supporting multi-year capital campaigns a plus.
• Highly proficient in Word and Excel, knowledge of Salesforce and Basecamp a plus.
• Must be detailed oriented and can work on several projects independently and simultaneously.
• Highly organized, solution-oriented, and results-driven.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Commitment to Art Works’ mission, vision, values, culture, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Belonging Plan.
• Available for special events, with occasional weekend/evening work.