PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Serve as project lead, project manager, editor and/or principal writer for a wide variety of projects, including proposals, letters, reports, major initiatives, and other institutional communications as required.
Provide editorial direction and guidance to others as requested.
Complete an average of 75 writing assignments annually. This includes proposals that directly contribute to an average of $1.5 million in new revenue annually, reports that help steward an average of $2–3 million in active grants, and templates used by other departmental teams to generate additional revenue.
Provide guidance and work with CMP gift officers to develop proposal and reporting strategies for an assigned set of 10–15 funders based on a thorough understanding of their grantmaking priorities, guidelines, and eligibility criteria.
Actively participate in collaboration with central development, museum staff, and senior leadership to develop effective fundraising communication strategies.
Transform concepts and ideas into appropriate and effective written communication for internal and external audiences.
Maintain active understanding of institutional history, fundraising plans, and current and planned programming across all museums. Infuse proposals, reports, acknowledgment letters, and stewardship strategy with current impact-based data and museum visitor profiles to deepen the audience’s connection with CMP programs, exhibitions, and operations.
Work with finance and program staff to gather information necessary to craft proposal and report budgets. Ensure that the budget is consistent with the narrative.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with museum and centrally based curatorial, program, and finance staff.
Ensure proposals and reports adhere to funder requirements.
Identify and communicate potential challenges or risks associated with proposals or reports and proactively recommend solutions to relevant stakeholders.
Ensure high quality work; carefully proofread and edit all work for accuracy, completeness and clarity.
Maintain schedule of projects, timelines, and due dates.
Prioritize and manage workflow in order to meet established deadlines.
Attend departmental meetings and participate in departmental events as requested, contributing to the overall team effort in a spirit of cooperation.
Assume special projects as assigned.
Cover letter must be provided in the application materials.
