Grants Manager - American Composers Forum

ABOUT ACF

ACF’s mission is to support and advocate for individuals and groups creating music today by demonstrating the vitality and relevance of their art. We do this by empowering composers, modeling creative partnerships, and advocating for artists through storytelling and convenings. Working with an ecosystem of artists, programmers, presenters, teachers, funders, and audiences, we frame all of our work with a commitment to antiracism, believing that cultural and political context for our artmaking enables us to engage in important societal discourse.

Our commitment to being an antiracist organization guides us and our work. The ACF Board and staff engage in continued, intentional learning about practicing principles of antiracism, addressing ongoing harmful systems of capitalism and colonialism. We seek to attract candidates with similar priorities and values. (A revised statement of commitment is in progress under the guidance of consultant Justin Laing.)

POSITION SUMMARY 

The part-time Grants Manager plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s philanthropic efforts, particularly in government, foundation, and corporate funding. They report to the Director of Development and Operations, working closely with the Executive Director, Director of Programs, and other ACF staff as needed. As outlined below, responsibilities include grant writing and submission, prospect research, and stewardship of institutional funders.

The successful candidate is committed to ACF’s mission to support and advocate for today’s music creators with a commitment to anti-racism. They have experience writing grant proposals and reports and are comfortable working across teams. They demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills alongside a passion for supporting music creators and advancing racial equity in the arts. They should possess a keen attention to detail and proficiency in technology tools and platforms. This part-time role offers the flexibility of being hybrid or fully remote, contingent on location, with occasional travel requirements and participation in organizational meetings.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Grant Writing and Proposal Development

• Conduct prospect research to identify grant opportunities that align with organizational mission and funding goals

• Draft and submit compelling grant proposals in collaboration with Executive Director, Director of Development and other ACF staff as appropriate

• Manage all aspects of grant and report submission, including assembling all required attachments

Tracking and Stewardship

• Manages and updates grant deadlines and tracking processes in Salesforce CRM

• Creates cultivation and stewardship plans for grant funders and prospects

• Collaborates with Executive Director and Director of Development to complete cultivation and stewardship activities

• Tracks activities and communications with grant contacts in Salesforce CRM

Possible additional responsibilities as requested.

• At least two years relevant experience in grant writing and fundraising

• Demonstrated success researching, developing, and writing grant proposals

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to be efficient and effective in managing multiple deadlines and completing timely submission of proposals and reports

• Proficiency in technology tools and platforms for streamlined collaboration and project management 

• Experience with fundraising databases preferred, specifically Salesforce

• Ability to collaborate and work across teams

• A genuine commitment to ACF’s mission, values, and racial equity work

We recognize that sometimes qualified candidates are not sure if they meet expectations and strongly encourage you to apply if the position excites you.

LOCATION

As a national organization, we value the opportunity to be based in Minnesota while cultivating a staff and community that lives around the country. We value the artistic and other life activities of our staff and operate in three different time zones. We welcome flexible work hours. ACF will remain a permanently hybrid working environment.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary for this part-time, non-exempt position is $40/hour for up to 10 hours a week, plus a home office stipend of $30 per month. This position is eligible for a total of ten (10) paid vacation days: five (5) during ACF’s one-week summer office closure, and five (5) during ACF’s winter holiday office closure. This position is not eligible for health insurance or other employee benefits.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

This position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person requirements. This role entails utilizing standard office equipment. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. If unable to perform these duties, accommodations may be possible.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a resume and cover letter describing why you are interested in this role at ACF at SmartRecruiters.com.  In your cover letter, please explain why this position interests you and how your skills and experience are a good fit for this role. We recommend combining your cover letter with your resume and uploading as one PDF.  

Please only contact ACF if you have difficulty with submitting your information.

Position is open until filled. Applications received before August 12, 2024 will be reviewed first. Three references will be requested from those invited to interview.