Assistant Director of Foundation and Government Support

Philadelphia Museum of Art • Philadelphia, PA

113d • $85,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 for 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.

Benefits

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family.
• Discounted guest tickets for admission.
• Discounts on gift memberships.
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams.
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Health savings or flexible spending account program.
• Retirement savings program with museum match.
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees