Grants Manager - Dramatists Guild Foundation

Position Title:

Grants Manager

About Dramatists Guild Foundation:

Dramatists Guild Foundation (DGF) is a national charity that fuels the future of American theater by supporting the writers who create it. DGF fosters playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists at all stages of their careers. We sponsor educational programs; provide awards, grants, and stipends; offer free space to create new works; and give emergency aid to writers in need. By supporting and nurturing the creators of today, we protect the stories of tomorrow.

At DGF, we are committed to the safety of our employees and their families. While COVID-19 continues to pose a threat to the health and well-being of all individuals, vaccinations can significantly reduce that threat and help protect our workplace as well as our community.

DGF is committed to sustaining an equitable and safe environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Access, equity, and authenticity are core values at DGF and we are dedicated to providing employees with a work environment that celebrates varied backgrounds and is free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage candidates of all ages who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, disabled, trans, non-binary, and queer to apply. All applications will receive consideration for employment.

Position Summary:

The Grants Manager will be responsible for the research, development and execution of DGF’s granting programs including Emergency grants as well as new initiatives. This person will ensure a thorough and efficient turnaround for applications, collaborate with the Director of Grants and Programs to build effective and sustainable execution of grant programs as well as be responsible for the study and awareness of relevant grantmaking practices. The Grants Manager will participate in strategic conversations and brainstorming with DGF staff in pursuit of big-picture, organizational goals that align with our trust-based philanthropic approach to grantmaking.

Reports To:

Director of Grants and Programs

Position Status:

Full-Time Start

Start Date:

January 1, 2024

Location:

520 8th Ave, Suite 2401, New York, NY 10018. The DGF Office is ADA accessible.

Ability to Work Remotely:

This is a hybrid position for persons available to work both remotely and possibly once a week in the office.

Salary: $60,000 per year

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work with the Director of Grants and Programs to communicate trends within DGF granting as well as the industry and other granting programs to ensure that DGF is responsive to its beneficiaries
• Communicate any observed challenges, operations in need of alterations, or areas for improvement for all granting programs to the team
• Work with Director of Grants and Programs to devise creative solutions for any of the above
• Supervise the grant team members with best practices for Intake and processing DGF Emergency Grants, contacting applicants for addition information when necessary
• Supervise the research of and implementation of proper grants management training for necessary team members
• Document the processes for DGF’s granting programs and update these documents as the programs evolve
• Supervise and support the creation of and roll out of the marketing, application process and review process of all DGF assigned grants
• Promote DGF’s grantmaking activities among arts and philanthropic organizations
• Support DGF’s program monitoring & evaluation and needs assessments -Support of initiatives across the programs department as needed
• Communicate with peer and partner organizations with comparable programs to assess best practices and community needs
• Run reports reflecting information on DGF’s granting programs as needed -Complete research projects assigned by Director of Grants and Programs
• Collaborate with Programs team and DGF team through updates and communications in project management platform, Monday.com
• Maintain application records in an organized fashion in Google Drive

Other Specific Duties Include:

• Collaborate with the DGF team through updates and communications in project management platform, Monday.com
• Maintain records in an organized fashion in Google Drive
• Attending occasional in-person and virtual work events (often evening); conversing with beneficiaries, donors, and Board Members.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• BS/BA or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in arts program coordination, grantmaking, or arts administration
• Working knowledge of arts-based philanthropy (including networks, studies, and opportunities)
• Impeccable communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and anti-oppressive standards and practices
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high volume of diverse assignments and effectively handle competing priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the theater community in New York strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn organization’s database, content management system, and other software as needed.
• Proficiency in Spanish or another language strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use good judgment in making independent decisions with a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to work with little supervisor intervention and as a team member.
• Experience interacting with high net worth individuals.
• Flexibility

Educational Requirement:

BS/BA/BFA or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required.

Language Requirement:

No language requirement, but proficiency in Spanish or another language strongly preferred.

Benefits and Perks:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (after 30 days), with premiums covered 100% by DGF for the employee and one spouse, domestic partner, or dependent.
• Life insurance for the employee (after 30 days).
• Commuter Benefits (includes public transportation and parking)
• 401K with 3% employer contributions (after 3 months).
• 6 weeks of paid time off annually, prorated to start date (after 30 days), Federal Holidays off, 3 flexible holidays for religious and cultural observances, and additional time off as a team at the discretion of the Executive Director.
• Occasional free theater tickets and access to purchase house seats if available.
• Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus of up to 7% of salary rate, prorated to start date. Bonus not guaranteed.

How to Apply:
Please create an account through Submittable to submit your application using this link: https://dramatistsguildfoundation.submittable.com/submit/afb6e8ba-bb93-4f85-9906-e4a59f64d8f0/grants-manager

A cover letter is not required, but please answer the questions in the application fully with attention to sentence structure, spelling, and grammar. We are unable to accept applications via email or mail due to tracking difficulty and capacity. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail info@dgf.org with “Grants Manager” in the subject line, or call 212-391-8384, and we will do our best to get back to you in a timely manner.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Salary: $60,000 per year