Development & Grants Coordinator – Museum Fundraising

Mexic-Arte Museum; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partial health insurance assistance

Parking

Job summary

Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, TX is seeking a Development Coordinator for a full-time on-site role. Office hours are 9-6 Monday through Thursday and 9-5 on Fridays. Some evenings and weekends may be required for special events and receptions.

The Development Coordinator will manage grant proposals, plan events, oversee the Bloomerang donor database, process sponsorships, cultivate donor relations, lead membership activities, and provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Literature, English, Museum Studies, Public Administration, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Punctual, professional, and flexible in assisting beyond listed tasks.
• Strong organizational skills to plan, implement fundraising events and programs.
• Self-starter, problem solver, and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in CRMs and fundraising technology.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Grant Writing: Develop proposals for corporate, foundation, and public grants; manage contracts and due dates.
• Special Events: Plan events by managing ticketing, RSVPs, sponsorship packets, and volunteers.
• CRM/Data Management: Own Bloomerang donor database and mailing lists; record gifts and interactions.
• Sponsorships: Process monetary, product, and in-kind donations for events and receptions.
• Gifts and Donations: Cultivate donor relationships and support major gifts stewardship.
• Membership: Lead recruitment, retention, renewals; assist with gift shop membership procedures.
• Administrative Support: Assist the Executive Director with scheduling and board meetings; take minutes using an AI notetaker.
• Mentorship: Interview, hire, and mentor three interns per year in grant-funded programs.

Skills

Grant Writing

Event Planning

CRM Management

Donor Relations

Fundraising

Volunteer Management

Administrative Support

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Museum Studies/Related Field

Tools

Bloomerang CRM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Eventbrite

Monday.com

Job description

Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, TX is seeking a Development Coordinator for a full-time on-site role. Office hours are 9-6 Monday through Thursday and 9-5 on Fridays. Some evenings and weekends may be required for special events and receptions.

The Development Coordinator will manage grant proposals, plan events, oversee the Bloomerang donor database, process sponsorships, cultivate donor relations, lead membership activities, and provide administrative support to the Executive Director and Board.