The American Federation of Arts (AFA), a national art museum organization based in New York City, seeks an experienced, energetic and well-organized Grants Manager to: * Identify grant opportunities from foundation, corporate and government sources that support the mission, programs and strategic direction of AFA. * Write grant proposals, organize and prepare all supplementary materials, and submit proposal packages. Write and submit reports on the use of funds. * Insure appropriate recognition to institutional funders, including thank you letters, acknowledgements in exhibition catalogues, other published materials, etc. * Conduct prospect research on both public and private sources of institutional and program support. * Work with curatorial and program staff to prioritize and take best advantage of funding opportunities. * With the Assistant Director of Development and Director of Publications, coordinate the production of the annual report. * Maintain complete and up-to-date donor files, and supervise the maintenance of the Central Files. * Write articles, as needed, for newsletter publication. * Interact with all levels of the organization, including trustees, donors and business leaders. This position is an integral member of the fundraising team and will work directly with the Deputy Director for External Affairs in a stimulating and congenial environment. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have, minimally, a Bachelor's degree and three years of demonstrated successful experience in nonprofit grantsmanship, preferably in an art museum or related field; superb written, editing, prospect research and organizational skills; excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel and Raiser's Edge); the ability to take initiative, think creatively and work independently under the pressure of deadlines; and the willingness to work as a part of a team. Compensation, which includes a generous benefits package, is commensurate with experience.