Director of Grant Programs: DEI-Driven Grants Leader

Chamber Music America Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Chamber Music America is seeking a Director of Grant Programs to lead CMA’s grant-making processes, ensuring efficient administration from application through closeout. The Director will oversee contracts, monitoring, and reporting, and will work with leadership to cultivate funder relationships and advance CMA’s DEI mission.

The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years in grant management, a bachelor’s (or graduate) degree in arts administration, strong budgeting and communication skills, and a track

Qualifications

• This role requires a minimum bachelor’s degree and 4–7 years of grant management experience.
• Experience working with BIPOC populations and community-centered organizations is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of grant processes, budgeting, and funder relations.
• Strong written and spoken communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CMA’s grant application process and identify opportunities aligned with CMA’s strategic plan.
• Oversee grant administration including contracts, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and manage grant expenditure tracking systems.
• Collaborate with leadership to build relationships with funders and partners.
• Coordinate grant cycle calendars and ensure timely closeouts.
• Prepare grant materials for board meetings and annual reports.
• Ensure DEI considerations are integrated into grant decisions.

Skills

Grant management

Nonprofit fundraising

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication skills

DEI knowledge

MS Office

Submittable

Spanish speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts administration

Graduate degree in arts administration

Tools

Submittable

MS Office Suite

Job description

Chamber Music America is seeking a Director of Grant Programs to lead CMA’s grant-making processes, ensuring efficient administration from application through closeout. The Director will oversee contracts, monitoring, and reporting, and will work with leadership to cultivate funder relationships and advance CMA’s DEI mission.

The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years in grant management, a bachelor’s (or graduate) degree in arts administration, strong budgeting and communication skills, and a track