Grants Coordinator (Full-time)
Location: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre, Calgary
Reporting to: Senior Director of Development
About the National Music Centre
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre is much more than a museum. We preserve Canadian culture and identity by sustaining our musical heritage. Our exhibitions exist to share the sounds, stories, instruments, and artifacts of our past and present in an innovative and engaging format accessible to all. We provide artists with access to one of the greatest collections of instruments and music technology in the world to inspire and make new music—to use history to make history.
If you love music, culture, and fundraising then we want to hear from you!
We are Hiring a Grants Coordinator
The Grants Coordinator at the National Music Centre (NMC) is a critical member of the Fund Development team and is directly responsible for managing our growing grants program. You will work directly with the Director of Development and Sr. Leadership to identify project funding needs that align with potential grant sources, coordinate the application process, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
This is a full-time – 37.5 hours per week.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Research and identify grants that align with NMC programs, mission, and vision
- Work with Director of Development and Sr. Leadership to identify project funding needs
- Coordinate the application, delivery, and reporting process to ensure all NMC projects and activities are compliant with internal and external policies and regulations.
- Provides additional team support by writing proposals and fund development communications
- Develop a relationship and maintain a database of current and past grant applications and resources for team and future reference.
- Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant management and funding opportunities relevant to NMC's mission.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of fundraising/grant-writing experience in charity or related field
- Experience with Grant programs including applying for and reporting on grants
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Advanced analytical skills, timely problem-solving skills, communication, and presentation skills are essential for this role
- Understanding of basic accounting principles an asset
- Attention to detail is a must
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Raiser's Edge preferred
- Exceptional customer service and grant writing skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently, and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion
- Advanced project management and client-management skills
- Proven history of creating and maintaining external and internal relationships
- Must provide a clear criminal record check
Applications
National Music Centre offers a very competitive salary and benefit package.
All employees who complete the probation period are offered medical and dental benefits. NMC also offers an RRSP matching program.
Qualified applicants are invited to send their resume and cover letter to the Development Hiring Manager at donations@nmc.ca.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of diversity and inclusion both in music and in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, including Indigenous applicants, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.