The Grants Manager will play a key role in securing the funding necessary to support and expand the center’s programs and initiatives. The Grants Manager is responsible for the overall management of all grant lifecycles including researching, writing, submitting and reporting, including government agencies, public and private foundations, corporate and other funding entities. The Grants Manager is responsible for meeting all deadlines and timelines and proactive engagement and relationship building with potential supporters. Key Responsibilities: - Identify and research potential grant opportunities that align with the BlackRock Center’s purpose, values, and programs. - Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and potential funders. - Monitor and meet deadlines for grant applications and reports. - Prepare and submit grant applications with all required documentation and attachments. - Write clear, concise, and persuasive narratives, letters of intent, applications and reports that fully respond to the needs and questions of the funder. - Continue to improve the grant process by revising the narrative, creating standard language or boilerplate templates, re-designing processes, approach, coordination, etc. - Ensure BlackRock is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements related to grants. - Stay informed about funding trends and changes in the grant landscape, particularly within the cultural arts and education sectors. - Organize and lead a monthly grant meeting to provide awareness of opportunities, grant reporting, submission and coordinate the collection of information required for submission and reporting. - Present to the board, finance committee and staff on the grant portfolio, as needed. - Develop Insight into the challenges and opportunities facing diverse communities, particularly in the arts and cultural sectors. - Foster relationships with grant-making organizations and community partners. - Commit to the values of trust, equity, curiosity, and community, with a demonstrated understanding of how these principles apply to the grant writing process. - Promote inclusive access to arts and culture as well as supporting diverse voices. - Maintain familiarity with the organization's artistic programs and community engagement initiatives. Who You Are: At BlackRock Center, we strive to create a welcoming workplace that inspires curiosity. An ideal individual lives BlackRock’s values daily: care deeply, trust the process, and embrace equity and inclusivity in every interaction. - Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, nonprofit management, arts administration, or related field preferred - Minimum of 1-year experience in grant writing, prospect research, general fundraising or two years’ comparable and transferable skills acquired in a professional setting - Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities - Comfortable with online application processes - Effective verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team - Exemplify a commitment to BlackRock Center’s mission to bring performing and visual arts experiences to diverse audiences and providing accessible opportunities to engage in the arts - Willingness to take on additional responsibilities in support of the center's mission - Occasionally work evenings and weekends to support the development team. We are challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We believe in an employee experience that includes appreciation, belonging, growth, and purpose. Compensation and Benefits The Grants Manager is a regular part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week. - The pay range is $30 - $40 per hour, depending on experience - This position earns vacation pay at half the full-time rates (starting at 60 hours per year) - 12 paid holidays (4 hours per day) - Flexible hours and hybrid in-person/remote schedule - All employees are covered by Maryland’s Sick and Safe Leave Policy. Staff also have access to the Maryland Saves retirement savings program as well as free and discounted tickets and classes.