DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: Director of Institutional Giving and Strategic Initiatives
STATUS: Non-Exempt Position
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time (37.5 Hours/Week with Benefits)
Typically Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
DIRECT REPORTS: None
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts is one of the most innovative cultural organizations in the Bay Area. From our leading-edge visual arts, performances and films, to our groundbreaking community programs and civic partnerships, we are always pushing the boundaries of art and creativity.
YBCA’s Mission: We generate culture that moves people.
YBCA’s Vision: A community that thrives on inspiration.
Reporting to the Director of Institutional Giving and Strategic Initiatives, the Grant Writer researches and persuasively communicates Yerba Buena Center for the Arts’ mission and programs in writing to potential funders, developing compelling, high quality grant reports and proposals for foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other grantmaking organizations. We are looking for someone exceptionally organized and detail-oriented who loves writing and wants to have an impact by supporting community engagement in the arts.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
In collaboration with the Director of Institutional Giving and Strategic Initiatives, develop compelling, persuasive, beautifully presented and well-written grant reports and proposals, including the writing of narratives, preparation of budgets and financial reports, and development of final materials for submittal, ensuring all deadlines are met
Gather information from various YBCA departments to incorporate into grant proposals and reports
Research grant opportunities from various sources that match the goals and objectives of YBCA
Assist with administrative duties as needed in support of institutional fundraising
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of demonstrated and proven experience in grant writing (in the arts field preferred)
Knowledge of Bay Area philanthropic community and national corporate and private foundations
Exceptional communication and organizational skills with strong grammar, creative writing, proofreading, and word processing skills
Excellent research, analytical skills, and attention to detail
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural backgrounds
Demonstrated track record of setting and achieving goals
Enthusiasm for YBCA’s mission, the arts, and community engagement
Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks under pressure of deadlines
How to apply
Please send the following to Jobs@ybca.org. Please include “Grant Writer” in the subject line of your email. Any applications that do not include all of the following will not be considered:
Cover Letter, including salary requirement
Résumé
A writing sample in PDF from a grant proposal or grant report you have prepared
Please, no phone calls or faxes—really. While we love your enthusiasm, due to the volume of applications and our limited resources, we will respond only to applicants we intend to interview. If you receive our automated thank you, we have received your resume and there is no need to follow up.
Principals only. We do not accept resumes from third parties and we will not pay fees to any agency or firm. Any unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of YBCA and will be processed accordingly.
We wish you the best of luck in your job search!
BENEFITS
Benefits include PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Travel Assistance, and ability to participate in the 403(b) Retirement Plan.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) is committed to diversity in its programming and in creating a work culture and environment that is reflective of San Francisco Bay Area demography. The Center encourages and actively recruits applicants representing dimensions of difference that include — but are not limited to — age, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, ability, sexual orientation, gender or political affiliation.