Development Associate, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Posted by on May 29, 2012

Development Associate, Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Posted on: May 10, 2012

The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (<a href=”http://www.muralarts.org”>http://www.muralarts.org</a>) is the nation’s largest public art program of its kind. Since its inception in 1984 the Mural Arts Program has created 3,500 community-driven murals and provided thousands of under-served youth and adults with award-winning arts education programming.

The Mural Arts Program seeks a motivated Development Associate who will work closely with the Institutional Giving Manager and the Vice President for Development to prepare and submit grant proposals and reports to foundation, corporate, and government resources, with a primary focus on corporate giving. The Development Associate will be responsible for writing and editing assigned grant proposals and reports for timely submissions. This person will also be required to complete additional writing and editing assignments for the department as needed, including newsletter articles, flyers, postcards, press releases, and public relations materials, and will be expected to perform a variety of special assignments under the direction of the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. This position is also expected to support the Communications Department in the execution of special events and fundraisers, and at times serves as a representative of the organization at various meetings and events.

The ideal candidate will be an exemplary writer, as grant writing and the writing and editing of concept papers, proposals, reports, publications, and marketing materials are critical functions of the position. Candidates should be self-starters who can work well in an extremely fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond quickly to requests. Meticulous attention to detail, excellent writing, and strong communication skills are essential. Candidates should have proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Candidates should also be willing to work extended hours when necessary. Bachelor’s degree and two years of grant writing experience are also required. Previous experience with nonprofit fundraising, and some professional experience with copy editing and/or public relations, is preferred.

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