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New York Foundation for the Arts

Development Associate - Grants and Institutional Giving

New York Foundation for the Arts, Florham Park, New Jersey, us, 07932


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, one of the nation’s most prestigious classical theatres, seeks a

Development Associate — Grants and Institutional Giving

to join its development team. This position provides support for the Director of Development in managing all aspects of the organization’s fundraising, but focuses primarily on researching, writing, and submitting corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals for the Theatre. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identification, cultivation, and stewardship of corporate, foundation, and government supporters. Research of corporate, foundation, and government funding prospects and opportunities, both for general program support and capital needs; make recommendations to senior management. Develop relationships with corporate, foundation, and government prospects/donors. Draft corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals, gift acknowledgments, and reports; gather information/input from other departments as needed. Maintain master calendar of all proposal and reporting deadlines. Work cross-departmentally with marketing, education, etc. to maintain up-to-date/accurate reporting data. Observe the implementation of granted programs and act as liaison to department heads to ensure compliance with grantor’s requirements. Help plan and implement corporate, foundation, and government cultivation events/special receptions. Oversee appropriate and required recognition of all corporate, foundation, and government supporters. Provide support for Director of Development as appropriate. Assist the Development Associate — Individual Giving and Events with the organization and management of all special events, including opening nights and the annual gala. Work with full staff to brainstorm and implement new projects and ideas. Assist with other projects as assigned. Application Instructions / Public Contact Information

Please email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to

employment@ShakespeareNJ.org .

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