Beatrice Longshore
Jul 15, 2018Apply: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?t=grant+writer&jk=ddb59e7f7506c0cf&_ga=2.257756745.336464007.1529327277-1079761431.1528468745 Grant Writer Comic-Con Museum-San Diego, CA Position Summary Comic-Con International (Comic-Con) is seeking a Grant Writer for the upcoming Comic-Con Museum. Located in San Diego's Balboa Park, this new cultural attraction will encourage an appreciation of comics and related popular arts through exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and outreach efforts. Reporting to the Vice President of Development, the Grant Writer is responsible for providing leadership for all matters relating to our grants portfolio including identification of funding sources, proposal development and submission, contract negotiation, award issuance, and post-award administration. Up to this point, Comic-Con has been largely funded through earned income from its successful conventions and events. However, the presence of the Museum as a year-round educational facility will require a more traditional approach to nonprofit fundraising, including components such as major gifts, annual fund, grant writing, events and planned giving. Comic-Con has made a substantial financial commitment to the project but further capital fundraising will be required ahead of opening. Fundraising activities, including grants, will then support annual operations and any capital expansions. As Grant Writer, you will have the opportunity to work with one of the most exciting and vibrant cultural brands in the nation, along with the passionate and highly engaged audience of creators and fans that Comic-Con has developed over its 48 years of operations. This is also a rare chance to play a significant part in creating a groundbreaking visitor attraction, and to establish a brand-new development function inside a successful organization that has strong existing relationships. Additionally, the Grant Writer will get to: Conduct the full range of activities required to research, prepare, submit, and manage grant proposals to private and public sources. Research grantor rules and regulations and develop policies, procedures and tools for compliant program implementation. Provide stewardship to current grantors including the tracking and reporting of progress using specific metrics. Work with the Development Team to align efforts and set goals. Acknowledge grantors through public and private recognition. This job might be for you if: You are an effective story teller and can write concisely with passion. You have at least three years of nonprofit fundraising experience and have shown an ability to secure grant funding while meeting objectives. You are comfortable using a donor database, prospect research and other tools to aid in your grants coordination process. You establish and maintain good working relationships throughout the organization and with outside constituencies. You have honed your writing and speaking skills and use them to compel individuals to action. You work well independently as well as on teams to ensure coordination and a diversity of ideas. You love a good process and are always organized, prepared, and detail-oriented. Knowledge and Experience: Bachelor's degree. Minimum of three years progressively responsible experience in Development with proven track record in grant writing and program development. Skills and Abilities: Interest in popular culture, arts, and education with an ability to promote the mission, goals, and values of the organization. Excellent writing, analytical, and research skills are essential. Candidates must be self-motivated, detail oriented, and highly organized. A high level of computer literacy required, including familiarity with fundraising databases, Microsoft Office programs, and Google. Positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative. Ability to create timely programmatic reports that reflect performance. Ability to manage process, deadlines and budget while adhering to the policies and procedures of the organization. Ability to get along with peers and management and maintain a positive and constructive attitude while solving problems. Must have a driver’s license. About the Center Established in 1970, Comic-Con International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to building appreciation for comics and related popular art forms. Comic-Con’s conventions and events draw record attendance and the organization has become the premier advocate for awareness and appreciation of comic book and popular arts, which have grown to include aspects such as films, TV, videogames and science fiction/fantasy/ literature. The Comic-Con Museum will be a year-round operation, manifesting the same values of accessibility, curiosity and appreciation that have driven the organization’s world-famous conventions. Through exhibits that refresh frequently and consistently, and programs that offer opportunities to learn, experience, and participate, the Museum will continue to build awareness and appreciation for the valuable contribution of comics to art and culture. The Museum will be visitor focused, whether a Comic-Con fan or a member of the public and will provide engrossing experiences that engage curiosity and inspire learning. The Museum will be in San Diego’s Balboa Park, a unique 1,200-acre urban park that features 17 museums and cultural organizations and attracts 14 million visits per year. The Museum will be housed in a 68,000 square foot Maya Revival style structure that originated with the California Pacific International Exposition of 1935. Job Type: Full-time
