Director of Foundation and Corporate Support
Position Type: Year-round, Full-time, Staff Position
Salary: $60,000-$70,000
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development
Join Shelburne Museum during an exciting time of growth and transformation! As the largest art and history museum in northern New England, we are dedicated to enhancing our vibrant cultural landscape. We invite you to become a key member of our expanding and dynamic development team as our Director of Foundation and Corporate Support.
Role Overview:
In this important role, you will report to the Director of Development and play a pivotal part in securing funding for our diverse museum programs and initiatives. You’ll craft compelling proposals and manage a comprehensive grants and sponsorship portfolio that engages local, regional, and national foundations, government agencies, businesses, and corporations. Your keen attention to detail and exceptional writing skills will help us tell our story and showcase the impact of our work.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage a robust portfolio of foundation, government, and corporate funders, working under the guidance of the Director of Development.
• Research institutional funders for potential funding support and draft letters of inquiry.
• Develop and manage the museum grants calendar.
• Serve as a key point of contact for foundations, government agencies, businesses, and corporations, collaborating closely with the Director of Development and the museum’s Director & CEO.
• Partner with museum staff to gather supporting information and documentation, such as program content and budgets, tailoring that information to meet funders’ requirements.
• Write, edit, compile, finalize, and submit all proposals, ensuring they are completed by their respective deadlines.
• Track and review responses. Schedule feedback sessions for any declined submissions
between program officers and relevant museum staff.
• Write interim and final reports for institutional funders. Ensure accurate and
timely submission of reports.
• Track relevant correspondence in the development database (Raiser’s Edge).
• Act as the primary coordinator and contact for institutional giving, keeping all stakeholders informed about the status of submissions.
• Take responsibility for any required contact with funders for the successful submission and
reporting related to each proposal.
• Keep abreast of nationwide institutional funding trends.
Required Skills/Experience:
• Exceptional writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, plus impeccable attention to detail.
• A collaborative, creative team player who is eager to contribute wherever needed.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to safeguard confidential information.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
• Familiarity with the New England philanthropic landscape, particularly in the arts sector.
• Background or strong interest in advocating for visual art, history and culture is preferred.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 3+ years of successful grant writing experience in a non-profit organization, ideally in arts/culture.
• Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software/CRM, as well as Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.
Physical Requirements:
The Grants Writer position is a full-time, exempt position, based at the administrative offices in Shelburne. The job requires the ability to stand and/or work on a computer for long periods of time; walk up and down stairs multiple times throughout the day and lift at least 25 pounds.
Compensation and Benefits:
• Shelburne Museum offers a generous benefits package including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & AD&D and Short/Long-Term Disability.
• Combined time off up to 160 hours per year, 8 hours for your birthday, and 8 hours for community service leave.
• Employees may contribute to the Museum’s Retirement plan, effective 1st of the month following their start date. After one year of service employees are eligible for a 2% Match and 3% Safe Harbor contribution, paid for by the Museum.
• Other benefits include free Museum access for immediate family members and an employee discount at the Museum store and café.
To apply:
To apply, please email our Human Resources department, , and provide a Cover Letter and an updated Resume (pdf format preferred). For further information, please visit our careers page, Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a clear background check.
Shelburne Museum is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the EEO brochure to view your rights.