We're Hiring! Help us raise the funds and manage the grants that protect our shared cultural heritage.
- Full-time permanent position in our home/office hybrid work culture.
- Work from Washington, DC office periodically along with some travel is required.
- Salary range: $60,000 to $70,000 annually.
- We offer excellent benefits and a collegial and supportive work environment.
To Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to foundation@culturalheritage.org indicating “Development Manager” in the subject line.
About the Development Manager:
The ideal candidate is a persuasive communicator,
fundraiser, and empathetic listener that is an effective manager
comfortable balancing relationship-oriented and task-oriented
responsibilities. A background in development with federal and foundation grants management experience is required, coupled with strong writing and organizational skills. An interest
in the visual arts, museums and/or cultural heritage that supports the
endlessly fascinating work of conservators is also required.
Preferred Experience:
At least 2 years working in grants management, including writing and financial reporting.
About the Development Manager Position:
The development manager will report to the executive director and work
closely with FAIC staff. The development manager will be an excellent
team-based collaborator who values diverse perspectives.
Primary Duties in Grants Management:
- Plan and execute development activities, including management
and submission of federal, foundation, and fund grant applications,
updates, and reports
- Identify grant opportunities and prepare grant proposals
- Develop and implement a comprehensive grants and sponsorship strategy for FAIC’s education, emergency, and other programs
- Serve as a liaison with principals and other departments on issues regarding grants
General Development and Outreach:
- Maintain the FAIC development calendar including reporting and
proposal schedules and implement a comprehensive sponsorship strategy
for FAIC’s education, emergency, and other programs
- Maintain a database on cultivation, recruitment, and board fundraising activities
- Support Annual Fund, Cultural Heritage Fund, and related
campaigns including database creation and management, and
acknowledgements
- Work with Executive Director and Events planning staff to
solicit and secure event sponsorship and help support and plan
fundraising-related events
- Opportunity to grow position and work with the Executive
Director to assist with implementation of the FAIC Strategic Plan and
interact with the FAIC Board of Directors to further development goals
- Opportunity to plan and organize discrete number of phone, email, and face-to-face asks, as appropriate
- Other duties as assigned
Essential Skills:
- Ability to interpret complex grant funding requirements, submissions, and budget projections
- Ability to interpret federal, state, and local government laws and regulations regarding grant administration
- Knowledge of grant processes including accounting and financial reporting
- Can work with multiple priorities and deadlines with accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills across a broad spectrum of staff and donors
- Effective and empathetic listener
- Works well independently and as part of a team
- Dependable, punctual, and flexible
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency in the use of financial management software to include spreadsheets and databases
- Basic knowledge of Donor Perfect or other development-related content management system
- Can travel to AIC Annual meeting and coordinate F/AIC related events (usually held in May or June; location varies each year)
The Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
is a national non-profit that delivers and supports an array of
programs and initiatives to protect our shared cultural heritage. Along
with our membership organization, the American Institute for
Conservation (AIC), we work together with conservators from cultural
institutions and in private practice to promote the preservation and
protection of cultural heritage. FAIC and AIC value diversity in the
workplace and we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to
apply. We seek a culturally competent co-worker dedicated to advancing
the preservation and protection of cultural heritage. Please review our DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, ACCESSIBILITY page for more information.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general
nature and essential functions and responsibilities of work performed by
the employee in this job position. It may not contain a comprehensive
list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for
this role.