Position Description:

The Grants Manager is responsible for the management of foundation support in the Advancement department, reporting directly to the Chief Advancement Officer. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented project manager, writer and editor, and a strategic thinking fundraiser who can work successfully interdepartmentally to complete grant applications. The Grants Manager researches and recommends new grant opportunities, manages grant work plans, drafts narratives, manages submissions, and reporting of federal, state, and private foundation grants. The person in this role will be able to manage the progression of multiple grants simultaneously. The Grants Manager will work to build relationships with foundation program officers at foundations.

Possibility of remote and/or hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Manage grants administration in partnership with Museum staff, generates 3-5 grant submission per month from federal, state, and/or private foundations.
• Project manage an established series of grants, logging actionable deadlines and deliverables in a master calendar of grant opportunities. Track grants applied for, grants awarded, report schedules, and budgets. 
• Act as central point person for the organization responsible for the final submission of grants, ensuring all submission materials are accurate and fulfilled.
• Manage grant work planning, scheduling deliverables deadlines for stakeholders, and following up to ensure all materials are received in a timely manner. 
• Research new grant funders, review grant guidelines, and make recommendations to the staff to further develop a pipeline of grant opportunities to support the institution’s work. 
• Strong ability to write professional narratives, copy edit, and review documents applying critical thinking.  
• Develop foundation stewardship reports, and general reports post-award.  
• Report out on progress to stakeholders, keeping invested partners informed in the process. 
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders through the successful completion of projects.  
• Work to build relationships with foundation program officers at foundations. 
• Support other Advancement Department other duties as directed.  
• Meet or exceed foundation support goals for the organization.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of proven fundraising experience and achievement in the areas of grants. 
• Strong working knowledge of federal grants. 
• Ability to write grant budget narratives that align with grant goals. 
• Strong organizational skills, writing, and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to clearly articulate the Connecticut Museum’s mission in a professionally written and spoken manner to engage foundation partners. 
• Proficient multi-tasker, ability to work on several projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of constituents in a friendly and professional demeanor, in person, via Zoom, email, and on the telephone. 
• Comfort working interdepartmentally to bring a project to completion.   
• Proficiency with MS Office and ability to learn new software applications quickly. 
• Ability to maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality. 
• Interest and understanding of American history and culture. 
• Capable of managing several projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently as well as collaboratively. 
• Team player, entrepreneurial spirit, goal-oriented fundraising professional. 
• Bachelor’s degree required. 

Schedule

Full time, 35 hours per week, 9 am  to 5 pm, Monday thru Friday. Possibility of remote and/or hybrid options depending on candidate.

Compensation

$65,000 – $75,000 per year

Benefits

Eligible for generous full time employee benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and participation in employer-contributing 403b plan.

Other

Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until position is filled. Final candidate subject to background and reference check.  

How to apply

Please email cover letter and resume to Susan Presutti, Director of Human Resources, [email protected], by July 18, 2025.

The Connecticut Museum is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.