Development & Grants Manager

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*IF INTERESTED PLEASE DIRECTLY E-MAIL YOUR RESUME/LINKEDIN PROFILE + SHORT INTEREST PARAGRAPH TO OPS@FUTUREARTS.CO*

Location: Flexible/Remote
Position Type: Volunteer, 10-15hrs/week, 4 months (with possibility to extend/payment based on amounts raised)

Overview:

Join Future Arts, an innovative women-led organization dedicated to fostering creativity and empowerment through bridging arts + technology + community. As the Development Manager with a focus on partnerships and grants, you'll play a key role in driving our organizational growth by cultivating strategic relationships with external partners and donors. This is a part-time, temporary position spanning four months, with a commitment of 20 hours per month, with opportunity to turn into a paid position once grants and partnerships are secured. We will reassess possibilities after 4 months.

Responsibilities:

• Partnership Cultivation: Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and other organizations aligned with Future Arts’ mission and objectives.
• Relationship Management: Nurture and maintain strong relationships with existing partners, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring their continued engagement and support.
• Proposal Development (optional): Collaborate with the team to develop compelling partnership proposals and pitches, tailored to the needs and interests of potential partners.
• Grant Research and Writing: Research grant opportunities and assist in the development of grant proposals, ensuring alignment with Future Arts’ funding priorities and strategic initiatives.
• Networking: Attend relevant events, conferences, and networking opportunities to expand Future Arts’ reach and establish new partnership connections.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including program management and marketing, to ensure alignment of partnership activities with organizational goals and initiatives.
• Reporting and Evaluation: Track partnership activities, monitor progress towards fundraising goals, and provide regular reports on partnership development efforts to the leadership team.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Management & Initiative: Previous experience in development, fundraising, or partnership management, preferably in the nonprofit or arts sector.
• Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in grant writing and proposal development.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for partnership growth and fundraising success.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Results-Oriented: Track record of achieving fundraising targets and driving successful partnership outcomes.
• Passion: Genuine passion for the arts, creativity, and women's empowerment, with a commitment to FutureArts' mission and values.
• Flexibility: Adaptability to changing priorities and a willingness to take initiative and work independently when needed.
  
  

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for building meaningful partnerships and driving organizational growth and proper grants alignment & reseerach, we invite you to join Future Arts and be part of our mission to inspire and empower through building bridges across arts, technology, and community.