SUMMARY
The Exploratorium seeks an experienced grants professional to join its Institutional Advancement Department, a dynamic and fast-paced team of 23 staff who together are responsible for raising over $20 million each year. The Grants Manager is responsible for four main strands of work: 1) developing and implementing a fundraising strategy focused on private foundations; 2) researching, developing, writing, and editing competitive proposals to foundations and government agencies for Exploratorium programs; 3) working with senior program staff to clarify grant needs and opportunities within the museum; and 4) cultivating and stewarding relationships with institutional funders. This individual will also be responsible for identifying new funding prospects.
The work is fast paced with frequent deadlines, requires the ability to work independently and closely with a wide range of staff. A successful candidate will have superior writing skills and proven success with raising funds from institutions. They must also possess sophisticated project management and proposal budgeting skills. This position is expected to manage and grow a grants portfolio of approximately 40 - 60 foundation prospects and 4 - 5 government prospects. This position will be part of a four person team responsible for enacting a multi-year grants fundraising strategy. This position reports to the Director of Grants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy and plan for private foundation funders.
• Work closely with program staff and finance staff to develop projects, proposals, budgets, and reports, including project management of proposal development processes for large government grants that include multiple stakeholders.
• Write, rewrite, edit, format, and/or proofread proposals and reports.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of a broad range of programs throughout the museum.
• Manage cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Clarify grant needs and opportunities within the museum.
• Undertake additional writing and budget duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree and 5 - 7years of experience as a lead grant writer or grants manager, preferably in a complex, multifaceted, nonprofit educational environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated track record of handling a variety of constituencies, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and thriving in a complex environment with multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong proposal budgeting skills
• Demonstrated success developing and writing grant proposals for government agencies and large national private foundations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work at a computer for extended period of time
• Ability to move from place to place, use general office equipment, lift and carry up to 35 pounds short distances

APPLICATION DEADLINE
This position is open until filled
HOW TO APPLY
This is a regular, full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, union position that includes benefits. The starting range for this role is $43.56 to $46.11. This range represents steps 1-3 on a 6 step union pay scale. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.
Condition of Employment: Willingness and ability to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination will be required. All medical or sincerely held religious belief exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.
The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Exploratorium
Piers 15/17, San Francisco, CA 94111
Website: https://www.exploratorium.edu/about/jobs. No phone calls, please
The Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce.