Grants & Foundations Officer

Deadline to Apply

AUG 16 2024

We are currently looking for a resourceful, dynamic and results-oriented Grants & Foundations Officer to identify, define, develop and secure funding sources from public, private foundations, corporate entities and foreign organizations in support of The Power Plant’s curatorial and public programs, events and operational activities.

The primary function of the Grants & Foundations Officer is to identify, define and develop funding sources from public, private foundations, corporate entities and foreign organizations to support existing and planned program activities at The Power Plant. This role is also responsible for developing, writing, submitting and managing grants and project proposals to foundations and corporate entities, overseeing the implementation and reporting on all successful funding applications. The Grants & Foundations Officer will build and maintain positive, healthy relationships with a network of contacts at government, private and corporate agencies and foundations, managing and implementing ongoing stewardship for portfolio of accounts, as well as managing and tracking an annual application calendar. Additionally, the incumbent will oversee budget management and invoicing accounts receivable and payables for portfolio of accounts and will develop and successfully attain annual revenue targets, briefing and creating meeting notes and packages for the Head of Development and/or for the Executive Director of The Power Plant, as needed.

Position Title: Grants & Foundations Officer
Reporting to: Head of Development
Type of Employment: Full time, 35 hours per week
Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000 annual salary, plus a comprehensive benefits package
Location: Toronto, hybrid work environment is currently in place (3+ days per week on-site)

Duties

Create and implement a strategy with the Head of Development and team to further grow the revenues generated from grants, originating from government, institutional and private sources.
Research and identify grant opportunities and appropriate prospects.
Work with gallery staff to identify new core funding opportunities that align with the needs and interests of trusts and statutory funders, packaging these creatively and strategically.
Prepare proposals, grant applications and foundation packages, with approval of the Head of Development.
Copy editing grant proposals and development documents.
Manage relationships with new and existing foundations and develop and deliver foundation strategy and protocols.
Create foundation packages and campaign plans for exhibitions and Education and Public programs.
In collaboration with the Curatorial and Education and Public Programs departments, write reports to government, corporate, and institutional foundations as required.
Deliver foundation and VIP donor events.
Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations.
Manage, coordinate, track and evaluate the annual grant calendar and budget.
Work closely with the Head of Development and team to develop and track the grants and sponsorship budget and expected income throughout the year.
Monitor the financial management of designated grants and sponsorship programs in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
Manage and update the CRM database to ensure that public grants and foundations records on the gallery’s database are accurate and up to date.
Adhere to a calendar of both new applications and reporting requirements for secured grants.
Manage or contribute to production of both interim and final reports for funders.
Assure the completion of acknowledgement/thank you letters relating to awarded grants and
sponsorships.
Manage and ensure accurate and timely entry of grant institution contact information.
Manage highly confidential financial information.
Manage the recording and issuing of all sponsorships and tax receipts in a timely manner.

Requirements

Create and implement a strategy with the Head of Development and team to further grow the revenues generated from grants, originating from government, institutional and private sources.

Research and identify grant opportunities and appropriate prospects.
Work with gallery staff to identify new core funding opportunities that align with the needs and interests of trusts and statutory funders, packaging these creatively and strategically.
Prepare proposals, grant applications and foundation packages, with approval of the Head of
Development.
Copy editing grant proposals and development documents.
Manage relationships with new and existing foundations and develop and deliver foundation strategy and protocols.
Create foundation packages and campaign plans for exhibitions and Education and Public programs.
In collaboration with the Curatorial and Education and Public Programs departments, write reports to government, corporate, and institutional foundations as required.
Engage with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
Deliver foundation and VIP donor events.
Serve as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations.
Manage, coordinate, track and evaluate the annual grant calendar and budget.
Work closely with the Head of Development and team to develop and track the grants and sponsorship budget and expected income throughout the year.
Monitor the financial management of designated grants and sponsorship programs in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
Manage and update the CRM database to ensure that public grants and foundations records on the gallery’s database are accurate and up to date.
Adhere to a calendar of both new applications and reporting requirements for secured grants.
Manage or contribute to production of both interim and final reports for funders.
Assure the completion of acknowledgement/thank you letters relating to awarded grants and
sponsorships.
Manage and ensure accurate and timely entry of grant institution contact information.
Manage highly confidential financial information.
Manage the recording and issuing of all sponsorships and tax receipts in a timely manner.

How To Apply

The Power Plant is committed to diversity an inclusiveness. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Acceptable applications must include a current resume and a cover letter indicating why you wish to join the team, how you meet the essential criteria for this role, and your salary expectation.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by contacting jobs@harbourfrontcentre.com by no later than August 16, 2024. Please quote Grants & Foundations Officer in the subject line of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Suitable accommodations will be available upon request during the hiring process.