Grant Manager

About MoAD

The Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD), a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black

cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the

African Diaspora. MoAD is based in San Francisco and plays a vital role in the local arts community.

MoAD is uniquely positioned as one of the few museums in the world focused exclusively on African

Diaspora culture and on presenting the rich cultural heritage of the people of Africa and of African

descendant cultures across the globe.

Position Summary

The Grant Manager will be responsible for researching, identifying, strategizing, applying, securing,

and reporting on private and public grants. The Grants Manager will work closely with the Chief

Development Officer in achieving fundraising goals and will be an integral part of the Development

team at MoAD. The Grants Manager will be able to consistently and successfully manage multiple

deadlines while building authentic relationships with funders.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about MoAD’s mission, possess an acute interest in learning,

be a team-player, clear communicator, detail orientated, flexible in nature, extremely organized, and

have the ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive disposition.

The starting range for this role is $70,000 to $85,000, alongside a comprehensive benefit package

(including healthcare premiums paid by MoAD at 90% for employees, 60% for dependents). This is a

full-time, exempt position, reporting to the Chief Development Officer, and working primarily on-site

in San Francisco’s downtown arts corridor.

Primary Responsibilities

Grants Writing and Management

• Manage the pipeline for private, public, and government grants to fund organizational

objectives to meet program needs.

• Research and prospect potential opportunities for future grants funding.

• Identify funders with highest potential and develop strategies for gaining foundation and

government support.

• Lead the development of proposals for grant opportunities and partnerships.

• Prepare, draft, and compile all components of each grant submission for foundation and

government grants, coordinating efforts with finance and program staff.

• Prepare narratives, budgets, and additional materials, such as logic models and timelines, for

institutional grant applications.

• Oversee the process of application and registration of grant contracts

• Oversee grants funding opportunities and program contracts.

• Coordinate monitoring of grants projects with program staff and finance staff.

• Coordinate data collection, processing and reporting with finance and program team

members.

• Comply with all interim and final grant reporting as required.

• Work with program directors to ensure adequate tracking of grant metrics.

• Work with the finance team and program staff to track expenditures and ensure compliance

with budgets.

• Develop and maintain the grant calendar and meet multiple strict deadlines.

 

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

A strong candidate will:

• Have a strong affinity for MoAD’s mission

• 3-5 years of grant writing and management experience

• Proven record of prospecting, writing, and securing grants

• Be self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to

manage priorities and workflow

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues

• Familiarity with CRM/donor databases

• Have proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially Excel

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree or have demonstrated related work experience, such as 5 years

in related roles and strong writing skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to accurately read written information, communicate via a phone and via email

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods

• Ability to work primarily on-site, with remote work options (currently 1 day/week) available in

accordance with MoAD policies and supervisor approval.

Compensation and Benefits

• The starting compensation range for this position is $70,000-$80,000/year, depending on

experience.

• A comprehensive benefits package will be a part of the total compensation, including paid time

off (vacation, sick, holiday), 401(k), FSA, pre-tax commuter benefits, and health insurance

including medical, dental, vision, and chiropractic, with a generous 90% of employee

premiums and 60% of dependent premiums paid by the Museum for our base plan.

To Apply

• To apply please submit a cover letter and résumé to devjobs@moadsf.org with the subject:

Grants Manager. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

• All inquiries will be considered and kept confidential. Please, no phone calls about this

position.

Diversity makes us stronger. MoAD is committed to diversity in its programming and creating an

inclusive work culture and environment that is reflective of the San Francisco Bay Area. We are an

Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status,

disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic

information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance

Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.