Grants Coordinator
Location: Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre: 300-851 4 Street SE Calgary
Reporting to: Interim Senior Director of Fund Development
The Grants Coordinator at the National Music Centre (NMC) is a critical member of the Fund Development team and is directly responsible for managing our growing grants program. You will work directly with the Interim Senior Director of Development and Sr. Leadership to identify project funding needs that align with potential grant sources, coordinate the application process, and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
This is a full-time position – 37.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Research and identify grants that align with NMC programs, mission, and vision
- Work with Interim Senior Director of Development and Sr. Leadership to identify project funding needs
- Coordinate the application, delivery, and reporting process to ensure all NMC projects and activities are compliant with internal and external policies and regulations
- Provide additional team support by writing proposals and fund development communications
- Develop a relationship and maintain a database of current and past grant applications and resources for team and future reference
- Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant management and funding opportunities relevant to NMC's mission
Qualifications
- 2+ years of fundraising/grant-writing experience in charity or related field
- Experience with Grant programs including applying for and reporting on grants
- Exceptional writing and communication skills
- Advanced analytical skills, timely problem-solving skills, communication, and presentation skills are essential for this role
- Understanding of basic accounting principles an asset
- Attention to detail is a must
- Experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Raiser's Edge preferred
- Exceptional customer service and grant writing skills
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently, and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion
- Advanced project management and client-management skills
- Proven history of creating and maintaining external and internal relationships
- Must provide a clear criminal record check
Salary & Benefits
All employees who successfully complete the probation period are offered the following:
- Medical and dental benefits,
- Paid time off (vacation and flex days)
- Employee assistance program, employee life insurance, dependent life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Company matching RRSP program
- Salary commensurate with experience
Qualified applicants should send resume and cover letter to Nandita Aggarwal, Director of Administration at nandita.aggarwal@nmc.ca on or before January 24, 2024.
We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
NMC's Culture
National Music Centre (NMC) believes in the power and importance of fair hiring practices in the workplace. We ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities, and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.
NMC’s culture is strong and unique. We show up every day with a can-do attitude, mutual respect, and a solution- oriented perspective. We are pioneers and courageous; trying new things is our way of life. We stand and deliver, lead by example, honour our commitments, take responsibility and are accountable. Through everything we do is our passion for music – we believe in music’s unique power and fight for it every day. Everyone is welcome here – music is our universal language. Our ideal candidate will be a music champion and know a thing or two about camaraderie and spirit. The candidate will embrace our motto that when the going gets tough, we dance.
About NMC
NMC is dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and developing the diversity of voices in Canadian music. Entrepreneurial, thoughtful, accessible, and connected, NMC strategically partners with multiple local, regional, national, and international organizations to create meaningful programming through exhibitions, collections, educational programs, live music, and development initiatives that nurture, inspire, and prepare the next generation of artists and creators. Proudly based in Calgary, NMC is a key cultural institution in the city and is increasingly recognized as a pillar of the Canadian music sector.