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Grant Writer

Dubuque Museum Of Art

1 Positions

ID: 51596

Posted On 08/19/2024

Job Overview

INTRODUCTION

The Dubuque Museum of Art (DuMA) seeks a talented grant writer to join our staff during an exciting period of momentum and growth in our programs, community engagement, and operations.

ABOUT THE DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART

DuMA’s mission is to create engaging art experiences that excite, inspire, and connect our community.

Established in 1874, DuMA is among Iowa’s oldest cultural organizations. Since opening an award-winning, remodeled facility in downtown Dubuque in 1999, DuMA has expanded its permanent collections to include over 2,700 objects, including internationally-recognized works by Grant Wood, Winslow Homer, Ansel Adams, and Edward S. Curtis. In addition, DuMA regularly hosts and presents juried, curated, and traveling exhibitions, featuring locally, regionally, and nationally-recognized artists, and offers a diverse array of youth and adult art education programs, outreach activities, and special events.

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 2004, DuMA is a Smithsonian Affiliate and a member of the Midwest and Iowa Museums Associations.

In 2024, the DuMA will celebrate its 150th anniversary. This milestone is an occasion to honor the legacy of the first cultural institution in the state of Iowa and celebrate the tremendous opportunity ahead as the Museum undertakes a monumental $69MM capital expansion project. As an anchor institution in the heart of downtown Dubuque, the Museum of the future is uniquely poised to serve as a beacon for economic vitality and cultural vibrancy on a local, regional, and national scale.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grant Writer is responsible for identifying new sources of funding, maintaining and enhancing current grant funding and relationships with supporters, and developing a sustainable and effective grant program for DuMA. The person in this position will research and analyze grant opportunities and make recommendations. The Grant Writer will be responsible for the preparation of all grant and program applications including writing, budgeting and contract management in collaboration with appropriate DuMA staff. This position will work in conjunction with the Director of Advancement to optimize philanthropic support for the Dubuque Museum of Art.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with several members of the DuMA staff, the Grant Writer will:

Research and recommend funding opportunities based on the strategic plan

Develop and write grants of various sizes including large federal, state, local and foundation grant applications and renewals

Guide the timely and accurate submission of grant proposals

Prepare all compliance, interim and final grant reports as required by funders and provide links between program, finance, and other staff so that all activities related to grant data collection and reporting are smoothly implemented

Maintain and implement a funding calendar of deadlines for letters of inquiry, proposals, grant reports, etc. in conjunction with the Director of Advancement

Collaborate with the Director of Advancement to establish benchmarks and regular reporting processes to measure results of all grant activities

Maintain electronic records, including final submission packets, grant tracking/reporting and final grant report submissions

Maintain timelines and deliverables and ensure these deadlines are manageable and achievable

Build and maintain positive working relationships with staff and funders

Provide other duties as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in identifying, applying for, receiving, and reporting on grants from public and private sources

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Extremely detail and goal-oriented

Excellent research, analysis, and reporting skills

Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Strong interpersonal communication and relationship abilities

Tactfulness and discretion with confidential and privileged information

Strategic and goal-oriented, with attention to detail and execution

A strong sense of personal accountability and responsibility for his/her actions and performance

Preferred knowledge of the arts and humanities

Working knowledge of and adherence to the Association of Fundraising ProfessionalsCode of Ethics

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods

Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including a high degree of familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)

Knowledge in Salesforce or comparable donor database

SALARY AND BENEFITS

DuMA offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation, and generous flextime policy.

SUPERVISION

Reports to: Director of Advancement

This position requires a significant degree of collaboration across the organization.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All offers of employment are conditioned upon a background check and 90-day probationary employment period.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, current CV/résumé, and a minimum of three professional references to hr@dbqart.org

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No calls please.

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Note: References will only be contacted at the finalist stage and with the candidate’s prior consent.)

The Dubuque Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law.

Primary Contact

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Job Details

Categories

Arts and Entertainment

Clerical/Office Administration

Volunteer and Non-profit

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full or Part Time

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

Education

High School/GED

Experience

2-5 Years

Company ID

979

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20240819

End Date

20240830

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Dubuque Museum Of Art

About the Company

The mission of the Dubuque Museum of Art (DuMA) is to excite, engage, and serve diverse communities within the Tri-State area through our collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. We connect generations of people with their cultural heritage and exceptional art.

Established in 1874, the DuMA is among Iowa’s oldest cultural organizations. Since opening an award-winning, remodeled facility in downtown Dubuque in 1999, the DuMA has expanded its permanent collections to include nearly 2,500 objects, including internationally-recognized works by Grant Wood and Edward S. Curtis. In addition, the DuMA regularly hosts and presents juried, curated, and traveling exhibitions, featuring locally, regionally, and nationally-recognized artists, and offers a diverse array of youth and adult art education programs, outreach activities, and special events.

Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 2004, the DuMA is a Smithsonian Affiliate and a member of the Midwest and Iowa Museums Associations.

To learn more about our history, mission, vision and values, visit www.dbqart.com/our-mission.