Grants Manager Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Grants Manager Connecticut Museum of Culture and History Hartford, CT Job Details Full-time $65,000 – $75,000 a year 11 hours ago Benefits 403(b) matching Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount 403(b) Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Collaboration Writing skills Fundraising experience (3-5 years) Mid-level Microsoft Office 3 years Project narrative development for grants Dependability Bachelor’s degree Fundraising Creativity Organizational skills Budgeting Communication skills Grant proposal writing Flexibility Time management

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The Grants Manager is responsible for the management of foundation support in the Advancement department, reporting directly to the Chief Advancement Officer. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented project manager, writer and editor, and a strategic thinking fundraiser who can work successfully interdepartmentally to complete grant applications. The Grants Manager researches and recommends new grant opportunities, manages grant work plans, drafts narratives, manages submissions, and reporting of federal, state, and private foundation grants. The person in this role will be able to manage the progression of multiple grants simultaneously. The Grants Manager will work to build relationships with foundation program officers at foundations. Possibility of remote and/or hybrid work schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage grants administration in partnership with Museum staff, generates 3-5 grant submission per month from federal, state, and/or private foundations.
• Project manage an established series of grants, logging actionable deadlines and deliverables in a master calendar of grant opportunities. Track grants applied for, grants awarded, report schedules, and budgets.
• Act a central point person for the organization responsible for the final submission of grants, ensuring all submission materials are accurate and fulfilled.
• Manage grant work planning, scheduling deliverables deadlines for stakeholders, and following up to ensure all materials are received in a timely manner.
• Research new grant funders, review grant guidelines, and make recommendations to the staff to further develop a pipeline of grant opportunities to support the institution’s work.
• Strong ability to write professional narratives, copy edit, and review documents applying critical thinking.
• Develop foundation stewardship reports, and general reports post-award.
• Report out on progress to stakeholders, keeping invested partners informed in the process.
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders through the successful completion of projects.
• Work to build relationships with foundation program officers at foundations.
• Support other Advancement Department other duties as directed.
• Meet or exceed foundation support goals for the organization.
• 3-5 years of proven fundraising experience and achievement in the areas of grants.
• Strong working knowledge of federal grants.
• Ability to write grant budget narratives that align with grant goals.
• Strong organizational skills, writing, and interpersonal skills. Ability to clearly articulate the Connecticut Museum’s mission in a professionally written and spoken manner to engage foundation partners. Proficient multi-tasker, ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of constituents in a friendly and professional demeanor, in person, via Zoom, email, and on the telephone.
• Comfort working interdepartmentally to bring a project to completion.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn new software applications quickly.
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.
• Interest and understanding of American history and culture.
• Capable of managing several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Team player, entrepreneurial spirit, goal-oriented fundraising professional.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

For additional information Please visit:

https://www.connecticutmuseum.org/job-internships/ Compensation $65,000 – $75,000 per year Benefits Eligible for generous full time employee benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and participation in employer-contributing 403b plan. Schedule Full time, 35 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday. Possibility of remote and/or hybrid options. Other Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until position is filled. Final candidate subject to background and reference check. How to apply Please email cover letter and resume to Susan Presutti, Director of Human Resources, , by July 18, 2025. The Connecticut Museum is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift

Experience:

Grant Writing:

3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Hartford, CT 06105