Assistant Director of Foundation and Government Support

We Are Committed to an Inclusive Workplace At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we actively seek to employ a diverse group of people who embody our organizational values.

We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, especially those from marginalized and underrepresented groups in the museum field, who are inspired by our shared purpose and enjoy working collaboratively with others.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.  The Assistant Director, Foundation and Government Support will help implement the museum’s foundation and government grants strategy for restricted programs and strategic initiatives focused on education, conservation, and capital and special projects.

This position reports to the Director of Foundation and Government Support, working closely with senior leadership, curators, and program and facilities staff to advance the museum’s fundraising priorities.     Specifically, you will :

• Manage a portfolio of foundation and government grants and funder relationships.  Prepare letters of inquiry, grant applications, stewardship reports, grant budgets and other grant-related material.  Devise, organize and participate in donor engagement opportunities, including but not limited to site visits and tours, to deepen funder relationships and demonstrate impact of the museum’s exhibitions and programs.  Serve as project manager the Foundation and Government Support team, coordinating timelines, deliverables, and internal communications across departments, particularly for complex, multi-year grant-funded initiatives.  Proactively collaborate with curatorial, education, finance, and leadership staff to develop compelling proposals and reports and align opportunities with institutional priorities.  Supervise and mentor the Coordinator, Foundation and Government Support, providing guidance on daily tasks, professional development, and performance goals.  Identify and secure new institutional funding streams for a wide range of projects and programs.  Contribute to strategic planning for the Foundations and Government Support team, including setting goals, tracking progress, and communicating outcomes.  Perform other duties as requested.  Your background and experience include :   Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required; Master’s degree (or equivalent experience) preferred  7-10 years of successful fundraising experience in an arts or education setting with grant writing and organizational giving experience strongly preferred  Demonstrated ability to work with financials including developing and managing grant budgets in collaboration with Finance and programmatic departments.   Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills, writing ability, and excellent communication    Experience working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, preferably within cultural institutions  Flexibility in meeting shifting demands and priorities    Familiarity with art museum landscape and foundation and government philanthropy  Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is required; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge and other CRMs, Adobe Acrobat, and project management software preferred  Position and Compensation Details The salary for this position is $85,000.
• This position is [Full-Time, Exempt, and 35 hours per week.
• This position reports to Director of Foundation and Government Support This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.

Physical requirements :

Application Timeline Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to :