Grant and Corporate Appeal Manager chez The Neon Museum

Description

Department: Philanthropy

Reports to: Director of Philanthropy

Status: Salaried, Exempt

Salary: $50,000-$60,000

Deadline for applications: September 22nd 2025

Please note, with your applications please submit a current resume and a cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role.

The Neon Museum is a nationally accredited non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting iconic Las Vegas signs for educational, historic, arts and cultural enrichment. On our 2+ acre campus, the Museum offers an outdoor exhibition space known as the Neon Boneyard; the North Gallery, home to the 360 degree light and sound experience “Brilliant! Jackpot”; and an awe-inspiring visitors’ center inside the historic lobby of the former La Concha Motel. Public and K-12 education, community outreach and engagement, research, and arts preservation represent a selection of our many ongoing projects. Welcoming 200,000-plus visitors annually, the Museum has received numerous national accolades and extensive recognition as a Las Vegas treasure. We aim to provide a collaborative work environment that allows everyone to thrive, acknowledging that every team member in the organization plays an essential part in providing our guests with an exceptional experience.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Grant and Corporate Appeal Manager is an essential member of the Philanthropy team responsible for generating revenues for programs, special projects and general operating funds through cultivation, development and stewardship of grantors, sponsors and other funding prospects. The Grant and Corporate Appeal Manager is responsible for developing and managing a pipeline of current and prospective grant funders that align with the Museum’s priorities.

· Formulate and manage a strategic grant program for The Museum.

· Create, manage and maintain a grant tracking calendar of grant deadlines, submittals, awards, and compliance to ensure visibility for all Museum stakeholders.

· Track and monitor annual revenue goals for grants to provide financial updates and recommendations for annual budget development.

· Continuously monitor for grant prospects and submit for internal consideration grants from foundations, corporations, and local, state and federal government.

· Write detailed applications for grants working with senior team members and managers.

· Submit timely accurate proposals and manage the ongoing monitoring of submissions and update reports as required.

· Ensure grant submissions align with the budgeted need of the Museum’s programming.

· Provides timely and complete reports to management and funders as required.

· Record and maintain grantor records in our grant and donor management system, Tessitura.

· Serve as a liaison between grantor agencies, recipients, external partners, and others to help interpret regulations and award documents, and resolve issues.

· Lead and document grant review meetings.

· Prioritizes work and reviews for accuracy prior to submission.

· Maintains strict confidentiality on all donor and constituent information, fundraising and prospecting strategies and internal procedures.

· Builds and maintains professional relationships, meeting with grantor contacts to establish connections and creating an open dialogue to ensure expectations are met before, during and after the grant process.

· Works collaboratively with other departments to maintain cohesive workflow and communications across the Museum.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

· Proven record of success with grant applications and processes essential to grant funding of at least $1m annually.

· Ability to analyze and understand often complex grant requirements, and to create funding requests addressing them in a compelling, accurate and concise manner.

· Demonstrable project management skills to monitor institution-wide project activities ensuring grant objectives are met.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others.

· Excellent oral and written communications skills, including the ability to effectively speak and present to groups and diverse audiences.

· Experience with Tessitura preferred.

· Experience in communicating orally and in writing in an effective, clear and appropriate manner across a range of contexts and to diverse audiences of varying sizes required.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to learn and adapt to new software as required or introduced.

· Ability to remain productive despite numerous interruptions throughout the day.

· Fundamental understanding of contemporary issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and an ability to promote and uphold related standards.

· Ability to handle stressful situations in a consistently calm and professional manner.

· Ability to enforce policies in a firm but tactful manner.

· Accuracy and strong attention to detail.

· Demonstrable competencies in:

o leadership

o project management

o people management

o financial management

o customer service and guest recovery

Education and Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree and at least three years' experience with grant writing and donor management.

· Excellent written and oral communications skills, including an ability to passionately convey The Neon Museum mission and values.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

· Experience in conducting and analyzing basic research required.

· Experience in developing timely and efficient solutions to unforeseen challenges required.

· Experience in working effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team required.

· Demonstrated interest in history, Las Vegas history, art, architecture, preservation or neon signs preferred.

· Experience working in a non-profit organization preferred.

Working Conditions

· Available to work extended hours as needed, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

· Ability to work outdoors in seasonal desert weather conditions

· Ability to work indoors in a climate-controlled environment, sitting / standing for long periods of time.

· Ability to lift 35 pounds.

· Ability to use a computer and office equipment, knowledge and use of Microsoft products

· Valid clean driver’s license and daily use of a car essential.

Benefits

· Subsidized employee health insurance, including dental and vision coverage.

· Employer-contributed 403(b) retirement plan.

· Fifteen days paid vacation annually (full time only), increasing with tenure.

· Additional 10 days observed paid holidays per annum.

· Paid sick leave.

· Museum store discount and other discount programs.

· Counseling and advice benefits.

· Employee complimentary museum ticket program for friends and family.

Our Mission

The Neon Museum illuminates the cultural essence of Las Vegas by sharing iconic signage, diverse collections, and stories that define its vibrant past, present, and future.

Our Values

Our work ethic is underpinned by our four values:

· Create a sense of belonging for everyone.

· Promote scholarship through our work and collaboration.

· Offer fun engagement for everyone that reflects the spirit of Las Vegas.

· Demonstrate excellence.

Equal Opportunities

The Neon Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to help perform the duties and tasks of this position.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Neon Museum is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Embracing the diversity of our community, and our workforce, is an important part of our values as an organization, as is striving to ensure equity and inclusion in all our practices.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Scheduled hours may change based on business needs. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.