Description
Job Title: Grant Writer
Reports To: Director of Institutional Advancement
Location: Katonah Museum of Art, Katonah NY, possibilities for hybrid work
Hours:10-15 hours per week
Status: Freelance
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Freelance Grant Writer to help identify and secure funding for the Katonah Museum of Art’s forward-thinking exhibitions, innovative education and community programs, necessary capital improvements, and general operating support. The ideal candidate has a strong track record in resource mobilization and proposal writing in the non profit and specifically in the arts/culture sector, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Research and identify grant and funding opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
Prepare compelling LOIs, grant proposals, narratives, budgets, and supporting documents.
Develop a grant calendar and manage deadlines for submissions and reports.
Working closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement and other museum staff to gather project details, financials, and organizational information.
Ensure proposals align with funder priorities and clearly articulate mission alignment, project goals, community impact, and evaluation plans.
Maintain accurate records of submissions, awards, reporting requirements, and outcomes.
Draft interim and final reports to funders as required.
Other development operations projects as needed
Requirements
Qualifications
Proven experience writing successful grants for nonprofits; arts or cultural sector experience strongly preferred.
Excellent written communication, research, and editing skills.
Ability to translate program concepts into compelling written narratives.
Familiarity with nonprofit budgets and financial documentation.
Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in the office and remotely.
