Reports to: Director of Development
Department: Development
Position Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Salary Range: $40,000 – 46,000 DOE
Benefits: Eligible
About Tacoma Art Museum
Tacoma Art Museum is a public-spirited institution with nationally recognized exhibitions and innovative educational programs. Named by USA Today as one of the “Top 10 Great Places to See Art in Smaller Cities,” the museum has developed a reputation for presenting art in a thought-provoking yet accessible manner with a strong commitment to Northwest art through its acquisition and exhibition programs. Founded in 1935, the museum has strong roots in the community and anchors Tacoma’s lively downtown university and museum district.
Completed in November 2014, an additional $15.5-million building project has added approximately 16,000 square feet, and houses the new Haub Family Collection of Western American Art. This collection establishes TAM as the only major museum of Western American art of this caliber in the Northwest. It also enables the museum to fully explore the art history of the West while integrating its Western and Northwest collections. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Tacoma Art Museum family!
Summary of Position
The Manager of Corporate and Foundation Relations is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive corporate and foundation partnership strategy as well as overseeing all corporate and foundation cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship activities, including annual event sponsorships. This individual works closely with the senior management team on concepts and strategies for funding, manages the annual grants/reports calendar, and communicates information and results to management on a monthly basis.
This position works closely with all departments within the museum to assess needs, refine outcome measures, identify potential funders, assist in the formulation and articulation of key messages to community members and patrons, and prepare accurate and compelling proposals with accompanying project budgets.
This position requires a flexible schedule, with regular evening and weekend hours as the event schedule requires.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate efforts across departments to facilitate the writing and preparation of all grant proposals, budgets and reports related to foundation, corporate foundation, corporate sponsorship, and government funding solicitations. (70%)
Regularly meet with and solicit both new and established donors in the corporate, foundation and government sectors. Develop and implement cultivation strategies and effective stewardship of these funding sectors. (10%)
Project monthly and annual revenue goals and track progress toward those goals. Maintain grants/reports calendar and roster which includes timelines for cultivation/stewardship action steps and deadlines for proposals, reports and invoice/fiscal year agreement issuances. (10%)
Conduct prospect research to identify new funding sources and stay current on funding and philanthropic trends. (5%)
Conduct other duties as assigned, supervise work-study students, participate as an active member of the Development Team, attend museum events, and coordinate with each budget sector represented in the museum’s contributed income goal. (5%)
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Familiarity with regional philanthropic community.
Demonstrated success in contributor cultivation, event sponsorships, grant writing, and corporate solicitation – preferably in a museum environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective problem-solving, flexibility and sense of humor.
Proven track record of attention to detail and organizational skill in a fast-paced environment.
Strong research skills and experience
Budget development and outcome-based evaluation experience.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends for special events.
Must be a self-starter, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and see tasks through to completion. Must be able to manage multiple projects/tasks and remain flexible under pressure.
Service-oriented with excellent relationship management skills. Courteous, personable and flexible; able to deal effectively and sensitively with a wide range of people. Exhibits an awareness and sensitivity to cultural and other differences when working with representatives of public and private organizations, volunteers, vendors, museum staff and the general public.
The qualified candidate must possess a compatible commitment to the museum brand personality: smart, dynamic, innovative, passionate, civic-minded, gracious, approachable.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Travel, Working Conditions, and Physical Environment
This position is subject to indoor environmental conditions typical to a professional office setting. The essential physical requirements of this position include:
Continuously exchanges information through listening and talking with funders, staff, volunteers and individuals in the community
Frequently stands, walks, sits, and climbs in performing duties and in traveling to off-site meetings
Frequently reaches and grasps in using telephones, computers and in general operations
Frequently lifts and carries up to 5 lbs. of paperwork, files, and materials; occasionally lifts and carries up to 20 lbs. of event materials
Frequently to occasionally perform close work while updating files, reading program information and using computer
Negligible local travel, less than 10% of work hours.
To Apply
Please email a succinct cover letter and resume to HR@TacomaArtMuseum.org.
Include “CFR/: First Name Last Name” in subject line.
No phone inquiries, please.
Closing Date
Open until filled.
Tacoma Art Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer