Job Title: Grant Writer

Department: Development
Reports To: Manger of Operations and Development Stratgist
Position Designation: 28-30 hours a week, hybrid
Pay Range: $27-33 hourly rate based on experience

Summary

The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art is looking for a proactive, self-starting Grant Writer with experience in
fundraising, development, and grant management.This roles works closely with the Executive Director and
Development Strategist to support and expand the Museum’s fundraising initiatives and is responsible for
managing and growing the Museum's portfolio of annual grants.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive proposals that align
with the Museum’s mission and funding goals. This position will oversee all aspects of the grant process,
including developing and managing a schedule for proposals and reports, renewing existing grants and
sponsorships, researching new corporate and foundation prospects, and ensuring compliance with all grant
requirements. In addition to grants, this position will also review, draft, and edit additional writing projects for the
organization. Meeting deadlines for submissions and reports will be a key part of the role and the Grant Writer
will set monthly, quarterly, and annual development goals.

Key Responsibilities:
 Research and Identify Funding Opportunities:
Conduct thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies,
and other funding sources aligned with the museum’s mission, and produce a grant research report to harvest
potential expanded grants.

 Proposal Development:
Write compelling grant proposals that articulate the museum’s vision, programs, and impact. Ensure all
proposals meet funder guidelines and deadlines.

o Collaboration:
Work closely with museum staff, including curator, educator, accounting, and the development, to gather
necessary information and data for proposals. Communicates regularly with Museum team members and
others as needed to ensure a transparent process throughout the life cycle of the grant or sponsorship,
from submission to close.

 Grant Management:
Maintain a tracking system for all grant applications, including deadlines, funding amounts, and reporting
requirements. Follow up on submitted proposals as needed.

 Reporting and Evaluation:

Assist in preparing progress reports for funders, detailing the impact of funded projects and ensuring
compliance with grant requirements. In connection with education and visitor services departments,
collects program data, outcomes, and success stories that can be shared with funders and other
stakeholders as appropriate.

 Stay Informed:
Keep abreast of trends in contemporary art, fundraising strategies, and grant-making practices to enhance
proposal effectiveness.
  Events and other team support:
Attend in person UMOCA openings and help support collective museum efforts through various duties, serve
as an ambassador for the organization.

 Fundraiser assistance and other Development support:

Assist in the production of our annual gala along with the Manager of Operations, Event Planner, and
Development Stratgist. Serve on the gala committee and assist where needed.

 Support for Other Writing Projects:

Assist with various writing projects, including but not limited to:

o Exhibition text copyediting and proofreading, including book publication

o Annual report writing and editing in collaboration with the marketing team

o Newsletter writing and editing in collaboration with marketing (3-4 times per year)

o Other writing projects as assigned

 Other duties as assigned

Financial Accountability

 As part of the Development Team, this position supports and assists the Development Strategist and
the Executive Director in fundraising efforts towards $1.5 million annual operating budget through a
variety of efforts including foundations, government gifts, corporate sponsorships, memberships, and
individual giving.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and a resume to [email protected].
All inquiries or referrals will be held in strict confidence.
Closing Date: Open until filled. Applicants received before Friday, December 6, 2024 will receive priority
review.

Equal Opportunity
UMOCA acknowledges that equal opportunity for all persons is a fundamental human right. UMOCA believes in the
equal worth of all human beings and the recognition that each individual’s personal experiences and situations are
unique and reflective of society’s institutionalized attitudes and values.

Consequently, it is the policy of the Utah Musem of Contemporary Art to provide equal opportunity in employment and
personnel management for all persons; to provide access to, admission to, full utilization and benefit of training and
promotional opportunities within Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and experience engaging with people
from diverse backgrounds, including often marginalized communities. Our organization hires without discrimination
based on race, color, creed, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, public
assistance status, physical or mental ability, political belief or affiliation, veteran status, or any other class of individuals
protected from discrimination under state or federal law to the extent permitted by law.

About the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art

Our Mission:
The Utah Museum of Contemporary Art believes in the power of the art of our time. Through programming, advocacy,
and collaboration, we work with artists and communities to build a better world.

Our History: UMOCA was founded in 1931 by the fiercely forward-thinking Alta Jensen who said, “Art in Utah will never
be real or great until it can be what it wants to be.” That commitment to independent thinking and a deep trust of artists
is what has made us Contemporary Since 1931.

Our FY21-26 Strategic Plan:

https://utahmoca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/UMOCA_Strategic_Plan_Web-1.pdf