Development Senior Associate - Institutional Giving (Grant Writing)

Advance Your Fundraising Career at One of the Most Celebrated Arts Organizations

Are you a persuasive storyteller with a passion for the arts? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? Step into a role where your words help shape world-class artistic experiences and support a mission with global reach.

The Cliburn, a dynamic and internationally respected arts organization with a rich, vibrant history, is expanding its development team! We’re looking for an experienced Grant Writer with 3+ years of grant writing experience who’s ready to grow, contribute, and make a measurable impact.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A supportive, spirited team of arts + nonprofit professionals
• A workplace filled with energy, creativity, and purpose
• The chance to contribute to something meaningful—locally and around the world
• Excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, sick time, and a retirement plan
• A perfect opportunity to deepen your expertise and establish yourself as a fundraising professional in a respected cultural institution

About the Role

As a key member of our development team, you’ll take the lead on essential grant writing and institutional giving efforts. This position emphasizes leadership, initiative, and strategic thinking, with a focus on identifying new institutional funding opportunities, cultivating relationships, and ensuring high-quality grant writing and reporting (~40 grants+ reporting per year).

You will:

• Write, assemble, and submit compelling grant proposals
• Maintain a detailed calendar of submissions, reporting dates, and deadlines
• Support departmental activities including mailings, stewardship, and donor acknowledgment
• Build and nurture relationships with foundation and institutional contacts
• Contribute ideas, creativity, and initiative in a collaborative environment

You'll report to the Associate Director of Development and work closely with colleagues across the organization to support fundraising success.

Ready to Make an Impact?

View the full job description at www.cliburn.org.

To apply, please send:

• A cover letter including salary requirements
• Your resume
• A grant-writing sample

Join us and help bring extraordinary music and arts experiences to audiences everywhere.