Manager of Grants

Manager Of Grants

The Manager of Grants is responsible for managing all aspects of the Museum's foundation and government support. This role is responsible for securing and stewarding grant funding that advances exhibitions, education initiatives, community engagement, conservation, and general operating support. The Manager of Grants works collaboratively across departments to align funding strategies with the museum's mission, strategic priorities, and exhibition calendar.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and submission of grant proposals, ensuring clarity, engagement, and a high rate of successful submissions.
• Partner closely with the Senior Director of Development Operations and Institutional Giving on all grant applications.
• Collaborate across departments to understand funded initiatives, collect project budgets, financial reports, and impact data to effectively demonstrate the value of grants.
• Manage the grants calendar, ensuring timely submission of proposals, reports, and renewals.
• Proactively identify and pursue new funding opportunities through research, networking, and relationship-building with foundations, government agencies, and other philanthropic partners.
• Draft customized acknowledgment letters, correspondence, and impact reports that reflect a consistent and compelling institutional voice.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date funder records, grant activity, and documentation in Museum database, files, and records.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in art history, museum studies, English, journalism, or communications; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in grant writing and institutional fundraising, preferably in an arts or cultural organization.
• Previous museum, art and cultural organization, or non-profit experience preferred.

Key

Qualifications:

• Proven success in securing foundation, corporate, and government grants.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft clear, compelling proposals and communications for a variety of audiences.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities, with experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced museum or arts environment.
• Financial literacy, including experience developing, monitoring, and reporting on grant budgets.
• Ability to synthesize complex information, translate technical language into accessible messages, and tailor style, tone, and format for diverse audiences.
• Skilled in creating and maintaining a consistent institutional voice that reflects the Museum's brand and reputation across written materials.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound judgment in written and verbal communication across a range of topics and audiences.

Our Core Values:

• Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical.
• Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong.
• Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives.
• Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven.
• Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals.
• Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge.
• Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning.

Our Commitment to Equity and Diversity:

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.