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Montana State University

Grants and Sponsorship Director

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Other

🗓️ July 29th, 2025

CRM

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring a Grants and Sponsorship Director. The role involves leading and expanding the organization's foundation, corporate, and government support by securing grants and sponsorships aligned with Montana Shakespeare in the Parks' mission. The director manages the full grant lifecycle, collaborates on fundraising initiatives, and represents the organization in community outreach to ensure its long-term sustainability.

Highlights
  • Lead identification, securing, and stewardship of grants and sponsorships for Montana Shakespeare in the Parks.
  • Develop sponsorship proposals and manage compliance, reporting, and outcomes tracking for grants.
  • Collaborate with program, artistic, finance staff, and MSU offices to ensure grant adherence and partnership alignment.
  • Support fundraising strategy, contribute to fundraising appeals, and assist with donor stewardship and special events.
  • Craft narratives to communicate organizational impact and coordinate funder recognition in marketing efforts.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in nonprofit grant writing or sponsorship development, with success securing grants/sponsorships over $10,000.
  • Familiarity with CRM databases and budget documentation required.
  • Preferred experience in arts, education nonprofits, knowledge of Montana’s philanthropic landscape, or Shakespeare/touring education a plus.
  • Must maintain flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends; no supervisory duties.
  • Salary commensurate with experience; benefits eligible; position reports to Executive Artistic Director within the College of Arts & Architecture.