The Tech Museum of Innovation
GRANTS AND RESEARCH COORDINATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION

The mission of The Tech Museum of Innovation is to serve as an educational
resource that engages people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and
experiencing technologies affecting their lives, and to inspire young
people to become innovators in developing technologies of the future.

The Grants and Research Coordinator is an exempt position reporting to the
Vice President, Development. The Grants and Research Coordinator is
responsible for all aspects of foundation and government grant development,
management, and administration -- including cultivation, proposal
development, and grants administration and reporting. The Grants and
Research Coordinator may also assist with corporate and individual grant
development as needed. The main job functions include developing strategies
for prospects, gathering information from appropriate departments such as
exhibits and education, writing the proposals, preparing budget
documentation, delivering requests to granting agencies, following up with
requests, and preparing reports once grants are received. An important part
of successful achievement of goals will be strategizing with team
development staff on the appropriate volunteers to engage in successful
cultivation and solicitation of foundation prospects. Donor research also
will be handled through the Grants and Research Coordinator utilizing Board
resources, volunteers, interns and consultants.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Be knowledgeable of The Tech's mission, exhibits, programs and long-range
plans and stay current with the functioning of the entire institution.
-Develop strategies to achieve foundation and government grant goals for
the Annual Fund for Education (programs and general operating) and special
Campaign initiatives, including Endowment.
-Strategize short and long term national and regional approaches for
development of increased foundation support.
-Prioritize proposal submissions relative to specific funding
opportunities, potential for success, and potential return on
investment.
-Manage all solicitations to foundation and government entities. This
includes research on foundations, proposal development process in
coordination with relevant museum staff, budget preparation, drafting and
revising grant application, and submission of the final proposals.
-Develop relationships through correspondence, conversations, meetings and
other suitable means with grants officers and other appropriate contacts
(such as corporate government relations staff) to encourage new, continued
and increased funding.
-Arrange meetings for President, Vice President for Development and other
key staff to meet with senior grants officers of foundations, throughout
the Bay Area and nationally, to gain understanding of The Tech’s mission
and to seek increased support.
-Maintain records to prioritize foundation actions, proposal submissions,
and reports. Track all required reports and deadlines for funded projects,
and assist staff in maintaining evidence of successful completion of
project objectives. Maintain ongoing records of proposal deadlines, pending
requests and future submissions.
-Develop strategies for prospect and donor research in collaboration with
development staff and volunteer fundraisers, as appropriate.
-Oversee prospect and donor research activities, utilizing volunteers,
interns and consultants.
-Disseminate information to Development and Museum staff, as well as Board
and volunteers as appropriate.
-Recruit and oversee freelance grant proposal writers and researchers for
specific projects and to handle overload grant proposal activity.
-Develop and maintain professional skills and relationships with peers.
-Develop Tech staff awareness of funders' expectations and assist in
planning operations improvements to better position The Tech as a desirable
recipient of grants. Areas of consideration include:  diversity, research
and evaluation, and standards required to become accredited.
-Work as Gallery Floor Staff on assigned week days, weekend days or holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master’s degree a plus.
-Excellent research, analytical, writing and communication skills.
-Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
-Knowledge and understanding of budgets and financial information.
-Ability to work with highly confidential information in a fast-paced
environment.
-Proven experience with grant development and administration and prospect
research.
-Ability to work independently and creatively while functioning as part of
the development and overall Museum team.
-Proficient word processing, database and Internet research skills
required.  Cross-platform computer experience (Windows, Macintosh, and DOS)
preferred.  Experience with Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge, FileMaker Pro, Word
and Excel is desirable.
-An interest in science, technology, and education; experience or training
in any related field is desirable.
-Willingness to work one weekend day of every other month and availability
for occasional evening events.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Tech offers excellent benefits including paid health, dental, vision
and life insurance.  Send cover letter and resume with salary history to
The Tech Museum of Innovation, Human Resources, 201 S. Market Street, San
Jose, CA 95113.  Fax: (408) 279-7149.  Or, e-mail ASCII text file resume to
[log in to unmask] (do not send attachments.)  No calls please.  The Tech
Museum of Innovation is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong
commitment to diversity. (http://www.thetech.org)