Position Available~Development Officer/Grantwriter
Asheville Art Museum
2 S. Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
www.ashevilleart.org

Title:  Development Officer/Grantwriter
Available:  March 1, 2010
Position Reports To:  Executive Director
Position is: Full Time

Position Description: 
The Development Officer/Grantwriter is responsible for the corporate, foundation and government fundraising efforts to maximize contributed income to support the Museum’s operations, exhibitions, educational programs and special events. The Development Officer/Grantwriter works closely with all staff and volunteers.

Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions:
The primary responsibilities and essential functions of the job include:

• Write and direct all grant proposals and maintain relationships with government, corporate and foundation funding sources.
• Obtain and manage government grants including federal, state and local sources.
• Assist with development of annual fund appeals and acknowledgment.  
• Identify and acquire sponsorships from individuals and businesses for exhibitions and educational programs.
• Understand and communicate regarding the operating budget.
• Research and identify prospects for institutional support. 
• Gather broad anecdotal and statistical data and report qualitative and quantitative results. Work with staff to build and monitor budgets, and report on grant expenditures.
• Acquire sponsorship and participate in planning and implementation of special events including the Asheville Wine Auction & Gala Dinner, A Taste of Art & Wine, loft tours, etc.
• Assist the Executive Director with Board and Committees as required.
• Collaborate with Development staff to keep accurate donor records including profiles, gift records, acknowledgments and correspondence.
• Collaborate with Development staff to structure specific membership programs including corporate members, etc.
• Maintain a budget and records for the Development department. 
  
•  Interact with the arts community and civic bodies and donors as an advocate for the arts and the Museum.
• Travel to other locations by foot and/or by car is sometimes required. 
  
  
  Education and Experience and Skills: 
  Minimum of three to five years fundraising experience, significant success in grant writing and ability to work in fast paced environment. Minimum of an undergraduate degree is required. Knowledge and excellent ability to work with all typical computer programs is essential. The Development Officer/Grantwriter should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collegially with donors, volunteers and staff. 
  
  Organization:
  The Asheville Art Museum is an active, inspiring organization located in the center of a vibrant city of approximately 70,000 in the beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains.  The Museum collects American Art beginning in the 20^th century, with a focus on art of significance to the Southeast.  The Museum’s facility will soon be doubling in size with a newly renovated and expanded contemporary building located in the center of Asheville. This growing organization, incorporated in 1948 by area artists, serves the Asheville urban area and is the only art museum serving the 23 counties that make up Western North Carolina (with a total population exceeding one million). Accredited by the AAM, the Museum has a full-time staff of 13 and a number of part-time and contract positions. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer. This is a full- time position with benefits. 
  
  Please send resumé, cover letter, references, salary history and several writing samples demonstrating successful grant writing to: Development Officer/Grantwriter Search, PO Box 1717, Asheville, NC 28802 or 2 South Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801 or e-mail to Development Officer/Grantwriter Search at rlynchmaass@ashevilleart.org. Equal opportunity employer.