Institutional Giving Manager

Oct 29

Lifetime Arts
Remote - US (Organization based in New York)

Anticipated Start Date: January 7, 2025

Description

Lifetime Arts is seeking a mission-driven Institutional Giving Manager to join our fully remote team. In this role, you will lead grant writing, reporting, and prospect research efforts to secure and grow the resources that sustain our programs. Your work will strengthen our partnerships with foundations, government agencies and corporations and ensure our initiatives remain well-funded and impactful.

As the U.S. faces a rapidly aging population, outdated perceptions and systems limit opportunities for older adults. Lifetime Arts, founded in 2008, is transforming this narrative by integrating creative aging practices into older adult programming, services, and care across sectors nationally. Through meaningful artistic engagement, we combat social isolation, promote health, and highlight the valuable contributions of older adults.

To support our mission, we are seeking to grow and diversify our revenue for three core goals:

Embed creative aging into state and federal aging plans through advocacy and public awareness.
Expand access to creative aging programs for diverse communities across the country.
Strengthen our organizational capacity by investing in staff development and systems. As a key member of our 8-member team, the Institutional Giving Manager will play a vital role in advancing creative aging as a cornerstone of healthy aging. This position is fully remote with occasional travel for in-person staff retreats (employer-paid). You will report to the Executive Director and collaborate with the strategy team.

APPLICATION + INTERVIEW PROCESS

October 29 - November 18: Application open, reviewed on a rolling basis
November 18 - 27: Applications short-listed
December 2 - 9: First round of interviews
December 10: Finalists Notified
December 11 - 17: Final interview(s) with all staff.
December 20: Offer letter sent to candidate
January 7: Start Date (preferred)

Responsibilities

Grant Writing (50%)

Craft compelling grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and renewal requests to secure funding from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
Translate Lifetime Arts’ systems-level work into grant narratives that align with diverse funding priorities, including Aging, Health and Human Services (e.g., social prescribing/social determinants of health), Arts and Culture (including Arts Education and Museums), Library Services, Housing, Veterans Services, Community Development, and Lifelong Learning.
Collaborate closely with program, operations, and external affairs teams to gather data and insights for proposals that demonstrate impact.
Develop customized proposals tailored to each funder’s unique interests, guidelines, and priorities.
Manage the entire grant lifecycle, maintaining a comprehensive calendar of deadlines and ensuring timely submissions.

Prospect Research and Cultivation (25%)

Conduct strategic prospect research to identify new institutional funding opportunities in key areas aligned with Lifetime Arts' mission and growth strategy.
Prioritize and recommend potential funders based on alignment with Lifetime Arts' programs, goals, and future initiatives.
Build and maintain a robust database of prospects, funders, and grant activities, ensuring accurate tracking of cultivation efforts and outcomes.
Stay informed of national funding trends and emerging opportunities in institutional giving, contributing to the organization’s overall development strategy.

Reporting and Stewardship (25%)

Prepare detailed, timely progress and final reports to funders, ensuring all grant requirements are met and Lifetime Arts’ outcomes are well-communicated.
Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather the necessary financial data, metrics, and program results for reporting.
Track, monitor, and communicate grant performance, using data to align future proposals with funder expectations and to maintain long-term relationships.
Ensure accurate documentation of all grant-related activities, correspondence, and reporting requirements.
Proactively engage funders with regular updates on Lifetime Arts' work, impact stories, and ongoing initiatives to strengthen partnerships.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in grant writing, reporting, and prospect research, with a strong track record of securing foundation grants.
Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills with the ability to articulate the complexity and impact of Lifetime Arts’ multi-sector initiatives.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in research tools and databases for grant prospecting and funder research.
Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate Lifetime Arts’ mission, goals, and programs to diverse funding audiences through compelling grant narratives.
Excellent social and communication skills to establish and nurture relationships with funders, staff, and Board
Knowledge of the nonprofit sector, including arts and aging issues, is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$85-95,000 per annum, commensurate with experience
Subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - 401k
Flexible working hours (within reason; staff need to be regularly available for meetings during the core hours of 9:00am-3:00pm Eastern Time, M-Th)
20 days paid vacation, plus federal holidays off and flexible personal days
A modest stipend to cover any necessary technology needs

How to Apply for this Job

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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Resume should be 1-2 pages.

2. Cover letter should be no more than 400 words. It should let us know what qualifies you for this role and why you're interested in Lifetime Arts in particular.

3. All documents must be in PDF format. Word documents (doc/docx) will not be read.

4. Please use the following naming conventions for your files: - LastnameFirstname-InstGivingMgr-CoverLetter.pdf - LastnameFirstname-InstGivingMgr-Resume.pdf

About the Organization

Lifetime Arts is a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing creative aging practices that enhance the health and well-being of older adults. Since our founding in 2008, we’ve envisioned a world free from ageism and social isolation, where creative aging is recognized as a fundamental right and vital to healthy aging.

Through training, partnerships, and advocacy, we promote meaningful arts engagement for older adults, reduce social isolation, and foster intergenerational connections. We collaborate with libraries, arts organizations, museums, senior centers, veterans homes, and healthcare providers to deliver programs that reshape perceptions of aging and highlight the power of creativity in lifelong learning.

To date, we’ve trained over 10,000 professionals, launched 1,000+ creative aging programs in 44 states, and built a national network of 6,000+ supporters. Our staff is composed of 8 full-time staff members and 11 part-time trainers. Our annual budget is approximately $1,500,000. www.lifetimearts.org Lifetime Arts is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are doing the work to take our long-held anti-racist beliefs and turn them into intentional actions that impact our work and the way we run and hire for our organization.

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