Institutional Giving Associate

Old Sturbridge Village is seeking a full-time Institutional Giving Associate to be responsible primarily for institutional giving with additional efforts associated with individual and corporate giving programs. The ideal candidate is an exceptionally strong writer with previous grant writing experience who can work independently. The Associate works closely with and reports to the Director of Development. This position is full time with evenings and weekends as required.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Responsible for a portfolio of foundation supporters including writing and submitting proposals, acknowledgements, and follow-up reports; maintaining contact information and funding criteria; and tracking proposals, deadlines, funding criteria, actions, and reporting requirements;
  • Responsible for the Corporate Business Partners program including renewal, acquisition, prospecting, and cultivation of corporate supporters.
  • Research and cultivate potential new corporate, individual, and foundation funders;
  • Assist with appeals and other donor communications such as the donor newsletter, member enews, and acknowledgements;
  • Assist with the planning and execution of donor events, site visits, trips, and tours;
  • Work with other departments to develop and facilitate member programs including the annual Friends’ Day to promote and increase membership; and
  • Assist the Director of Development and other senior staff in cultivating and managing key relationships with high level members/donors and perform other development tasks/assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

  • 1 to 2 years of grant writing and/or development experience at a cultural or arts organization required;
  • Exceptionally strong writing skills required;
  • Bachelor’s degree required;
  • Degree in or affinity for history, material culture, English, art history, or related field preferred;
  • Strong computer skills, comfortable with CRM databases (familiarity with Altru or Raiser’s Edge preferred);
  • Familiarity with development operations and best practices preferred;
  • Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
  • Demonstrated organizational and problem solving skills;
  • Must be organized as well as flexible, and able to be self-directed in prioritizing tasks and work;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; and
  • Ability to work with museum staff and general public in a courteous and tactful manner.

Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to jobs@osv.org.