Women's Audio Mission
Grants Manager & Writer
Women's Audio Mission, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Women's Audio Mission
Grants Manager & Writer
San Francisco, CA·Remote·Full time
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Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grants Manager is responsible for actively supporting the fund development and cultivation activities of WAM.Description
Job Type:
Full-Time, Salary, ExemptCompensation Range:
$70,000 to $85,000annuallyBenefits:
100% employer paid group medical, vision, and dental insurance.Work Location:
Hybrid at headquarters in San Francisco. Some regional travel and occasional national travel.About Women's Audio Mission:
Women’s Audio Mission (WAM), is a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women and gender-expansive individuals in music production and the recording arts, a field in which these individuals are critically underrepresented (less than 5%). WAM uses music and media to attract 2,000+ women/girls/ gender-expansive individuals a year to music technology studies/careers, and believes that women/gender-expansive individual's participation in creative technology will expand the voice of music and media, ensuring that their views and ideas are conveyed in popular culture. Founded in 2003, WAM has grown exponentially to serve 50+ school partners across three school districts and includes two recording studios we own in San Francisco, an educational lab space in Oakland, and global reach online to 30+ countries. WAM’s staff consists of teaching artists, audio professionals, and passionate, hardworking individuals in a combination of full time, part time, and contract roles.WAM’s professional recording studios are the
only
studios in the world entirely built and run by women/gender-expansive individuals. Our studio and engineers have worked on projects with Sheila E., Neko Case, Kronos Quartet, Toro y Moi, Margaret Cho, Tune-Yards, Beyonce’s Band, Angelique Kidjo (Grammy win), Academy Award-winning soundtrack to the film Dirty Wars, Mary J. Blige/Hillary Clinton Interview and more.Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grants Manager is responsible for actively supporting the fund development and cultivation activities of WAM. The successful candidate will be able to craft grant proposals and reports in a clear and compelling manner and manage a pipeline of institutional funding requests that make up a significant portion of WAM’s revenue. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized, and have experience using online databases and other sources to research and track grants and prospects.
The successful applicant will be someone who is passionate about our mission of advancing women/girls/gender-expansive individuals in the fields of music, media, and technology, and excited to work with a fast-paced, growing, mission-driven non-profit organization. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position.Primary Objectives and Responsibilities
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Solicits and writes grant proposals, including supporting documents and reports for government, foundation and corporations;●
Creates, maintains and manages a comprehensive annual grant proposal calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports;●
In close collaboration with the Director of Development and ED, assembles and submits grant requests, including proposals, presentations and supporting documents such as budgets and letters of support;●
Gains comprehensive knowledge of the history, structure, programs and financial needs of the organization;●
Researches grant opportunities from government and non-government sources;●
Establishes and maintains relationships with funder contacts and program officers;●
Assists with funder site visits and the planning and execution of funder events;●
Ensures prompt acknowledgement of grants;●
Maintains records, database and grants management electronic system (Salesforce), ensuring that databases are accurate and comprehensive;●
Generates queries, reports, exports and any other collection data as needed;●
Maintains grants calendar Supports development team with writing copy and with projects including annual reports and bi-monthly newsletters;●
Updates grant writing sections of WAM’s internal resource (wiki) page;●
Provides occasional support as needed for other development projects and activities.Qualifications
● Proven track record of achieving revenue targets of over $750,000 annually.● 3 -5 years minimum of grant writing, fundraising and relevant experience are required.● A high level of computer literacy required, including familiarity with Salesforce, Foundation Center databases, Guidestar and Microsoft Office programs.● Candidates must possess an ability to work well under pressure and the ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form.● Excellent research, organizational and communications skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.● High energy, positive attitude, flexibility, teamwork, initiative and attention to detail.● Ability to develop and manage budgets and prepare financial reports.● Undergraduate degree, preferably in English, communications, creative writing or a related area.Preferred Qualifications● Knowledge of Fluxx, Salesforce, Neon or Raiser’s Edge databases.● Experience specific to nonprofits, the arts, and/or STEM fields.Ideal Candidate Profile
● A team player.● Ability to adapt to changing priorities.● Self-starter motivated by WAM’s mission.● Exceptional attention to detail.● Excellent verbal and written skills.● Experience using diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks to inform all decision-making.Physical Requirements
● Ability to stand, work and travel from one location to another.●
Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods.●
Prolonged periods working on a computer.●
Communicating with others to exchange information.●
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.●
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.WAM is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants from the San Francisco Bay Area and who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color and trans/gender-expansive are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Grants Manager & Writer
San Francisco, CA·Remote·Full time
Apply for Grants Manager & Writer
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grants Manager is responsible for actively supporting the fund development and cultivation activities of WAM.Description
Job Type:
Full-Time, Salary, ExemptCompensation Range:
$70,000 to $85,000annuallyBenefits:
100% employer paid group medical, vision, and dental insurance.Work Location:
Hybrid at headquarters in San Francisco. Some regional travel and occasional national travel.About Women's Audio Mission:
Women’s Audio Mission (WAM), is a San Francisco-based nonprofit dedicated to the advancement of women and gender-expansive individuals in music production and the recording arts, a field in which these individuals are critically underrepresented (less than 5%). WAM uses music and media to attract 2,000+ women/girls/ gender-expansive individuals a year to music technology studies/careers, and believes that women/gender-expansive individual's participation in creative technology will expand the voice of music and media, ensuring that their views and ideas are conveyed in popular culture. Founded in 2003, WAM has grown exponentially to serve 50+ school partners across three school districts and includes two recording studios we own in San Francisco, an educational lab space in Oakland, and global reach online to 30+ countries. WAM’s staff consists of teaching artists, audio professionals, and passionate, hardworking individuals in a combination of full time, part time, and contract roles.WAM’s professional recording studios are the
only
studios in the world entirely built and run by women/gender-expansive individuals. Our studio and engineers have worked on projects with Sheila E., Neko Case, Kronos Quartet, Toro y Moi, Margaret Cho, Tune-Yards, Beyonce’s Band, Angelique Kidjo (Grammy win), Academy Award-winning soundtrack to the film Dirty Wars, Mary J. Blige/Hillary Clinton Interview and more.Reporting to the Director of Development, the Grants Manager is responsible for actively supporting the fund development and cultivation activities of WAM. The successful candidate will be able to craft grant proposals and reports in a clear and compelling manner and manage a pipeline of institutional funding requests that make up a significant portion of WAM’s revenue. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized, and have experience using online databases and other sources to research and track grants and prospects.
The successful applicant will be someone who is passionate about our mission of advancing women/girls/gender-expansive individuals in the fields of music, media, and technology, and excited to work with a fast-paced, growing, mission-driven non-profit organization. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position.Primary Objectives and Responsibilities
●
Solicits and writes grant proposals, including supporting documents and reports for government, foundation and corporations;●
Creates, maintains and manages a comprehensive annual grant proposal calendar to ensure timely submission of letters of inquiry, proposals, and reports;●
In close collaboration with the Director of Development and ED, assembles and submits grant requests, including proposals, presentations and supporting documents such as budgets and letters of support;●
Gains comprehensive knowledge of the history, structure, programs and financial needs of the organization;●
Researches grant opportunities from government and non-government sources;●
Establishes and maintains relationships with funder contacts and program officers;●
Assists with funder site visits and the planning and execution of funder events;●
Ensures prompt acknowledgement of grants;●
Maintains records, database and grants management electronic system (Salesforce), ensuring that databases are accurate and comprehensive;●
Generates queries, reports, exports and any other collection data as needed;●
Maintains grants calendar Supports development team with writing copy and with projects including annual reports and bi-monthly newsletters;●
Updates grant writing sections of WAM’s internal resource (wiki) page;●
Provides occasional support as needed for other development projects and activities.Qualifications
● Proven track record of achieving revenue targets of over $750,000 annually.● 3 -5 years minimum of grant writing, fundraising and relevant experience are required.● A high level of computer literacy required, including familiarity with Salesforce, Foundation Center databases, Guidestar and Microsoft Office programs.● Candidates must possess an ability to work well under pressure and the ability to seek and synthesize information and communicate in a compelling and succinct form.● Excellent research, organizational and communications skills with demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively.● High energy, positive attitude, flexibility, teamwork, initiative and attention to detail.● Ability to develop and manage budgets and prepare financial reports.● Undergraduate degree, preferably in English, communications, creative writing or a related area.Preferred Qualifications● Knowledge of Fluxx, Salesforce, Neon or Raiser’s Edge databases.● Experience specific to nonprofits, the arts, and/or STEM fields.Ideal Candidate Profile
● A team player.● Ability to adapt to changing priorities.● Self-starter motivated by WAM’s mission.● Exceptional attention to detail.● Excellent verbal and written skills.● Experience using diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks to inform all decision-making.Physical Requirements
● Ability to stand, work and travel from one location to another.●
Remaining in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for prolonged periods.●
Prolonged periods working on a computer.●
Communicating with others to exchange information.●
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.●
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.WAM is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants from the San Francisco Bay Area and who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color and trans/gender-expansive are strongly encouraged to apply.
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