Grant Writing Consultant
About The Position
The Skirball Cultural Center is a Jewish cultural institution that welcomes people of all communities and generations. Through exhibitions, public programs, and education, it explores the connections between Jewish heritage and American democratic ideals and works toward a more just society. The Skirball seeks an experienced grant writing consultant to strengthen and grow its institutional giving program. Reporting to the Manager of Institutional Giving, the consultant will focus on three priority areas: Arts education: school programs, family programs, and intergenerational education; Government funding: federal, state, county, and city grant programs; Capital grants: support for the Skirball's capital projects.
Requirements
- 5+ years of grant writing experience, ideally with museums, cultural, or educational organizations
- A track record of securing government grants (federal experience strongly preferred) and capital or campaign funding
- Experience writing for arts education programs, including outcomes and evaluation language
- Strong budget literacy and comfort working with finance teams on project and capital budgets
- Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills; able to manage multiple deadlines independently
- Sensitivity to and comfort with content related to Jewish history, culture, and identity
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and state and local grant portals preferred
Responsibilities
- Research, write, and submit competitive letters of inquiry, full proposals, and reports to foundation and government funders
- Develop compelling capital case language and proposals for capital projects, in line with the Skirball's Case for Support
- Craft clear narratives, outcomes, and evaluation plans for Skirball programs
- Work with education, curatorial, finance, and leadership colleagues to gather program content, data, and budgets
- Ensure compliance with funder guidelines, government registration requirements, and reporting deadlines
- Help maintain the institutional grants calendar and pipeline
- Identify new foundation and government funding prospects within the focus areas
Benefits
- This is a temporary contract position and is not eligible for benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
