Manager of Grants and Sponsorships

Job overview

The Manager of Grants and Sponsorships role is onsite in Atlanta, GA. Compensation is not specified. The position reports to the Vice President and Chief Advancement Officer within Fernbank Museum’s Institutional Advancement department. The manager oversees the full lifecycle of grants and sponsorships, from prospect research and proposal development through compliance, reporting, stewardship, and renewal. The work helps secure and manage partner funding for museum operations, education programs, exhibitions, scholarships, and strategic initiatives.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage grant and sponsorship proposals
• write narratives aligned with funder priorities
• research prospective partners
• manage submissions, awards, compliance, reporting, stewardship, renewals, and closeout
• coordinate sponsor recognition and communications
• collect and communicate program outcomes
• fulfill sponsorship benefits and grant requirements
• collaborate across departments
• maintain calendars and CRM records
• prepare briefings and funding summaries
• monitor philanthropy and corporate giving trends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

grants manager

sponsorships

nonprofit fundraising

grant administration

proposal writing

prospect research

partner stewardship

institutional advancement

atlanta ga

fernbank museum

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

Fernbank Museum of Natural History is hiring for this role. Industry: Museums. Sector: 71.