Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager [Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art]

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager

The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art seeks a Corporate & Foundation Relations Manager. This individual will be responsible for the creation and management of a well-coordinated, strategic development plan to cultivate and solicit support from foundations, corporations and government sources.  This position works to establish long-term partnerships, strengthen existing relationships and initiate new contacts within all three sectors and provides strategic direction and oversight of the grants process.  This position reports to the Director of Institutional Advancement.

The desired candidate will provide the expertise to advance the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art’s interests by researching and identifying sources of support, proactively seeking opportunities to generate new proposals based on corporate/foundation guidelines and interests, and by maintaining strong communications with corporate and foundation donors and prospects.

This position also collaborates with museum staff to establish funding priorities and is responsible for managing relationships with both internal and external constituencies.  The ideal candidate is an energetic, ambitious, goal-oriented and creative self-starter who possesses the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover letter, with salary requirements by September 1, 2013 to:  Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Human Resources, 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 or email HR@wadsworthatheneum.org.  No phone calls please.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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