Grants and Sponsorship Director

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Development & Advancement

🗓️ August 18th, 2025

CRM

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Grants and Sponsorship Director for its Montana Shakespeare in the Parks (MSIP) program. The role involves leading the organization's efforts to identify, secure, and manage grants and sponsorships to support free professional theatre for underserved rural communities, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure funding alignment and sustainability.

Highlights

Lead grant writing, proposal development, submission, compliance, and reporting processes.
Develop corporate sponsorship proposals and benefit packages to align with MSIP's mission and visibility goals.
Collaborate with artistic, program, finance staff, and MSU offices to ensure grant compliance and coordination.
Support fundraising strategy alongside the Executive Artistic Director and Development team, including donor cultivation and event assistance.
Assist with communications to funders and integrate recognition into marketing efforts, representing MSIP at community and partner events.
Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit grant writing, institutional fundraising, or sponsorship development.
Proven success managing grants or sponsorships valued over $10,000.
Familiarity with CRM databases and budget documentation is required.
Preferred experience in arts, education, cultural nonprofits, and knowledge of Montana philanthropic or rural Western funders.
Salary commensurate with experience; full-time, exempt professional role with benefits eligibility.