Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Grant Writer
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York, New York, us, 10261
Position : Grant Writer
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving, the Grant Writer participates in a comprehensive foundation fundraising program for Lincoln Center’s performance series, education programs, community engagement initiatives, and special projects. This role is at the associate level and responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities, communicating directly with foundation representatives to discuss potential requests, and preparation of grant proposals, applications, reports, budgets and correspondence.
Responsibilities:Manage and grow a fundraising portfolio of foundation donors, focusing on support for education, community engagement, and other Lincoln Center projects & initiativesExecute writing assignments as directed, including gift acknowledgments, donor correspondence and internal briefing memosManage stewardship of active grants in the fundraising portfolio as well as select program endowmentsManage foundation prospecting efforts; participate in the ongoing expansion of the donor base at all levels through prospect identification and screening, research and strategic cultivation/solicitationParticipate in developing fundraising strategy for the overall annual foundation goal as well as specific programs and projectsManage the tracking and reporting of departmental performance metrics. Prepare regular activity reports measuring progress toward goal against projectionsWork collaboratively with Programming, Finance, Accounting and Marketing colleagues to develop program descriptions, budgets and other materials as required for proposals and reports, and to share with Planning and Development colleaguesRepresent Lincoln Center and/or the Planning and Development Department as needed, including assistance with special eventsSuch other duties and responsibilities as are reasonably related to the duties and responsibilities listed aboveEducation :
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent years of experience.Qualifications:
Minimum 3-4 years of grant writing experience required, preferably in the artsFamiliarity with funding opportunities and application processesProficiency in database programs required (Pledgemaker, Tessitura, Clearview preferred), as well MS Word, Excel and PowerPointWorking knowledge of research resources for foundation and government fundraisingDesire to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, results-oriented teamExcellent judgementStrong budgeting acumen for preparation of grant proposals and reportsDemonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize multiple deadlinesExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibilityKnowledge of the performing arts, particularly in New York City is preferred, but not requiredWhat is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is the world’s leading performing arts center in the heart of New York City. In these times of heightened anxiety and vigilance, we are holding on to the important role the arts play in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.
We are:
1. The manager of the Lincoln Center Campus.
- We are part of 16 acres of activity and one of eleven amazing resident organizations
2. A leading Arts Presenter.
- We curate a number of series showcasing music, dance, and theater
3. An Education Hub.
- We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members
Who are our people?
Lincoln Center is a diverse team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
Lincoln Center welcomes applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What’s the news? https://www.lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/series/restart-stages
WHAT’S NEW (FALL/WINTER EDITION)
Highlights from the Summer Season
Celebrating Art, Community, and Resilience Post-COVID: Summer for the City Returns to New York For A Second YearVibrating Haptic Suits Give Deaf People a New Way to Feel Live MusicThe True Winners and Losers of the Las Culturistas Culture AwardsHer Symphony Reclaims an Ancestral Story, and Classical MusicCampus Happenings
Lincoln Center Names Conductor for Reimagined Mostly Mozart OrchestraHenry Timms Wants to Tear Down Walls at Lincoln CenterLincoln Center Presents to Continue This Winter/Spring With Expanded Free and Choose-What-You-Pay PerformancesThe 2024 Tony Awards Will Be Hosted at Lincoln CenterLegacies of San Juan Hill
Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black CommunityLincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban NeighborhoodLincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
Who is our President and CEO?
Henry Timms is the co-founder of #GivingTuesday and the co-author of New Power.
Join us!
It is the policy of Lincoln Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving, the Grant Writer participates in a comprehensive foundation fundraising program for Lincoln Center’s performance series, education programs, community engagement initiatives, and special projects. This role is at the associate level and responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities, communicating directly with foundation representatives to discuss potential requests, and preparation of grant proposals, applications, reports, budgets and correspondence.
Responsibilities:Manage and grow a fundraising portfolio of foundation donors, focusing on support for education, community engagement, and other Lincoln Center projects & initiativesExecute writing assignments as directed, including gift acknowledgments, donor correspondence and internal briefing memosManage stewardship of active grants in the fundraising portfolio as well as select program endowmentsManage foundation prospecting efforts; participate in the ongoing expansion of the donor base at all levels through prospect identification and screening, research and strategic cultivation/solicitationParticipate in developing fundraising strategy for the overall annual foundation goal as well as specific programs and projectsManage the tracking and reporting of departmental performance metrics. Prepare regular activity reports measuring progress toward goal against projectionsWork collaboratively with Programming, Finance, Accounting and Marketing colleagues to develop program descriptions, budgets and other materials as required for proposals and reports, and to share with Planning and Development colleaguesRepresent Lincoln Center and/or the Planning and Development Department as needed, including assistance with special eventsSuch other duties and responsibilities as are reasonably related to the duties and responsibilities listed aboveEducation :
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent years of experience.Qualifications:
Minimum 3-4 years of grant writing experience required, preferably in the artsFamiliarity with funding opportunities and application processesProficiency in database programs required (Pledgemaker, Tessitura, Clearview preferred), as well MS Word, Excel and PowerPointWorking knowledge of research resources for foundation and government fundraisingDesire to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, results-oriented teamExcellent judgementStrong budgeting acumen for preparation of grant proposals and reportsDemonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize multiple deadlinesExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibilityKnowledge of the performing arts, particularly in New York City is preferred, but not requiredWhat is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is the world’s leading performing arts center in the heart of New York City. In these times of heightened anxiety and vigilance, we are holding on to the important role the arts play in our lives: they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.
We are:
1. The manager of the Lincoln Center Campus.
- We are part of 16 acres of activity and one of eleven amazing resident organizations
2. A leading Arts Presenter.
- We curate a number of series showcasing music, dance, and theater
3. An Education Hub.
- We have reached 20 million students, educators, principals, and community members
Who are our people?
Lincoln Center is a diverse team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
Lincoln Center welcomes applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What’s the news? https://www.lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/series/restart-stages
WHAT’S NEW (FALL/WINTER EDITION)
Highlights from the Summer Season
Celebrating Art, Community, and Resilience Post-COVID: Summer for the City Returns to New York For A Second YearVibrating Haptic Suits Give Deaf People a New Way to Feel Live MusicThe True Winners and Losers of the Las Culturistas Culture AwardsHer Symphony Reclaims an Ancestral Story, and Classical MusicCampus Happenings
Lincoln Center Names Conductor for Reimagined Mostly Mozart OrchestraHenry Timms Wants to Tear Down Walls at Lincoln CenterLincoln Center Presents to Continue This Winter/Spring With Expanded Free and Choose-What-You-Pay PerformancesThe 2024 Tony Awards Will Be Hosted at Lincoln CenterLegacies of San Juan Hill
Before Lincoln Center, San Juan Hill Was a Vibrant Black CommunityLincoln Center Launches San Juan Hill Project Digital Hub To Remember the Lost Urban NeighborhoodLincoln Center lanza plataforma para rescatar la cultura de un barrio negro
Who is our President and CEO?
Henry Timms is the co-founder of #GivingTuesday and the co-author of New Power.
Join us!
It is the policy of Lincoln Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership/union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.