Institutional Partnerships Manager

Institutional Partnerships Manager

The James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, PA seeks an experienced and skilled Institutional Partnerships Manager to join our team.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Institutional Partnerships Manager joins The Development Team to plan and direct strategic and comprehensive development programs, lead the development of new contributed income streams to ensure a sustainable future for the Michener and maintain a genuine and deep commitment to diversity and inclusion; and proactively ensure the Michener Art Museum is a thought leader in social justice, social access and full social inclusion.

Essential Functions:

The ideal candidate will have three-five years of experience in foundation, corporate, and/or government fundraising and grant development; grant proposal writing and budgeting; identifying, tracking, and reporting on progress to annual revenue goals and demonstrate success in securing grant awards and contributed revenue. The position oversees the Corporate Business Partners Program and will independently manage and develop a portfolio of 30–50 corporate and foundation prospects and donors that generate approximately $1M in contributed revenue for unrestricted, core support as well as restricted projects and initiatives.

Grant planning and proposal strategies will be developed in close partnership with the Executive Director and Chief Development Officer and teams at the Museum.

Primary Responsibilities: 

The duties and responsibilities of the Institutional Partnerships Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsible for overall planning, conceptualization, scheduling and development of grant proposals and reports with a record of demonstrated success in assigned area

Manages the Museum’s portfolio of foundations, corporate partners and sponsors, as well as a smaller portfolio of business prospects and donors, to secure unrestricted/restricted gifts in excess of $1M annually.

Serves as project manager, editor, and/or principal writer for a variety of projects, including proposals, letters, reports, and other institutional communications as required. Provides editorial direction and guidance to others as requested.

Develops cultivation and solicitation strategy for current and prospective corporate and foundation donors in conjunction with the Chief Development Officer, Executive Director, and senior leaders and staff

Manages the Corporate Business Partners program including oversight and leadership of meetings, events, and reports.

Develops, in collaboration with leadership, effective fundraising communication strategies and talking points for development communications and fundraising priorities. Transform concepts and ideas into appropriate and effective written communication for internal and external audiences.

Process gifts and reports in Raiser’s Edge (or similar CRM system)

Produces monthly trustee reports and tracks fundraising progress to generate reports.

Ensures high quality work by carefully proofreading and editing all work for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.

Attends departmental meetings and participates in departmental events as requested.

Participates in long-range strategic planning initiatives for Michener Art Museum. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred 3-5 years’ demonstrated experience in grant writing, foundation/corporate/government relations, and/or fundraising experience Detail oriented, with excellent organizational and project management skills Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at any given time, under competing deadlines, and to establish project timelines and meet deadlines Familiarity with relevant computer software programs, such as Raiser’s Edge, Workforce or similar CRM database, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Knowledge of regional and national funding communities a plus Museum background is desirable Availability for evening and weekend hours as required.

Additional Skills:

Maturity and professionalism to work independently and as part of the Development team, with museum leadership and staff. Discretion in working with confidential information required. Excellent verbal & written communication skills; Ability to comprehend a wide variety of concepts (art, history, education, etc.) and effectively communicate them both verbally and in writing Initiative, sensitivity to constituents, and a commitment to exemplary customer service.

Salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000.

To apply please email resumé and cover letter to jobs@michenerartmuseum.org. 

The James A. Michener Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michener Staff are expected to maintain a genuine and deep commitment to diversity and inclusion; and proactively ensure the organization is a thought leader in social justice, social access and full social inclusion.  

Learn more about the museum here.