Grants Manager - Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati seeks an experienced Grant Manager to nurture and grow its institutional giving portfolio. The Grants Manager is responsible for all foundation, government, and corporate grant writing and reporting; advancing relationships with Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s local and national institutional donors; and identifying, cultivating, and stewarding existing and new funding opportunities. The Grants Manager is expected to be a great storyteller with a data-forward approach, possess excellent writing and research skills, be highly organized and able to manage multiple complex tasks, and adhere to strict deadlines. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic supporter of theatre with a track record of success in grant funding; however, direct experience working for a theatre company is not required to be considered. This position reports to the Director of Development and collaborates with the senior leadership team.



This is a full-time, exempt position and eligible for benefits (medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and paid time off).



Location and Schedule

This is an in-person position in Cincinnati, OH, with occasional opportunity for remote work. Work hours for this role will sometimes vary based on the dynamic schedule of a theatre with occasional evening and weekend commitments.



Roles and Responsibilities

—Work with leadership team to create goals and strategies for institutional giving.

—Research new grant opportunities from all institutional funders including foundations, government entities, and corporations.

—Maintain the annual grant calendar and be the primary contact for all institutional funding concerns.

—Generate contributed revenues for the theatre through timely submission of well-written, researched, and supported grant proposals.

—Work with relevant staff to develop proposal language for new and existing programs; articulate program objectives and outcomes; establish evaluation methodology and program-related data to be measured; and create project budgets for grant purposes.

—Complete letters of inquiry, applications, and reports for grants and schedule any site visits required by grantors.

—Support cross-departmental project budgeting and financial reconciliations for grants.

—Develop and articulate clear annual strategies for moving prospects and funders along a path to secure and increase grants.

—Maintain an awareness of trends in foundation and government giving to arts organizations nationwide.

—Foster relationships with funders and other key partners at local, state, and national levels.

—Create reports for senior leadership and Board committees as requested.

—Attend local and selected state and national arts advocacy events on behalf of the organization.

—Participate in department meetings and communicate relevant updates to the team.

—Assist with other departmental administrative tasks as needed.

—Be an active participant in the work to make ETC an anti-racist theatre and actively seek and recommend ways to improve our work practices to make the organization more equitable and inclusive.





Qualifications

—BA/BS in English, journalism, communications, marketing, or equivalent, plus 3+ years of grant writing and/or fundraising experience, preferably in the nonprofit arts and cultural sector.

—Demonstrated success in developing compelling proposals and securing and managing grants as well as strong budgeting and financial management skills.

—Excellent writing and research skills, with an emphasis on crafting engaging, effective proposals and timely reports for institutional funders.

—Outstanding communication skills, including being comfortable dealing with grantors and donors.

—Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

—Fluency in MS Office products (Word, Excel, etc.). Experience with CRM systems a plus (Spektrix preferred).

—Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

—A willingness to learn new technologies and assist others and the ability to work autonomously and solve problems with minimal supervision.

—Familiarity with local arts community and passion for theatre is preferred.

— Knowledge of local, regional, and national philanthropic landscape, including an understanding of current trends and challenges.



Interested candidates may apply for this position by visiting this link: https://ensemblecincinnati.org/about/jobs/
Salary: $42,000-$48,000