Strategic Grants Manager for Impact & Growth

Midwest Museums; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Flex plan

403b retirement plan

Job summary

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, IA, seeks a Grants Manager / Sr. Grants Officer to lead the grants strategy, prospect research, proposal development, and award management.

You will partner with the VP of Development & Advancement to expand support from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. This full-time role emphasizes grant lifecycle management, data-driven fundraising, and strong cross-department collaboration to meet organizational funding goals and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in grant writing, grants management, and securing funding from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to cultivate a broad portfolio of grant prospects.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using donors databases or CRM systems for fundraising and reporting.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement strategies to generate financial support from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
• Lead the grant application process including proposal development, budgeting, timelines, and submission.
• Analyze and oversee grant agreements, ensure compliance, and support award management with Finance and project teams.
• Collaborate across departments to gather data, craft objectives, and prepare compelling proposals and reports.
• Oversee grant lifecycle activities: LOIs, deadlines, stewardship, reporting, and renewals.
• Develop foundation relations strategy and manage a portfolio of funders with leadership.

Skills

Grant writing

Proposal development

Communication skills

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Grants management software

Job description

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque, IA, seeks a Grants Manager / Sr. Grants Officer to lead the grants strategy, prospect research, proposal development, and award management.

You will partner with the VP of Development & Advancement to expand support from foundations, corporations, and government agencies. This full-time role emphasizes grant lifecycle management, data-driven fundraising, and strong cross-department collaboration to meet organizational funding goals and