Development Manager, Institutional Giving

Bethel Woods Center For The Arts Development Manager, Institutional GivingBethel Woods Center for the Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural organization, located in Bethel, New York, at the National Register historic site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. We lean into our rich history of peace and music, and remain committed to providing extraordinary experiences, granting access to the arts, and preserving and interpreting the Woodstock site. Each position plays a part in fulfilling our vision to make the world a better place through the power of music and the arts.The Development Manager, Institutional Giving, is a strategic storyteller and relationship-builder responsible for translating Bethel Woods' artistic, educational, and community impact into compelling cases for institutional support. This role sits at the intersection of narrative, data, and partnership, advancing funding that sustains the legacy of Woodstock, while advancing the mission of one of New York's most iconic cultural institutions. This position leads grant writing, prospect development, and reporting for foundations, corporations, and government agencies while supporting the cultivation of key donor and partner relationships. The Manager will write compelling proposals, manage a dynamic grants calendar, coordinate deliverables across departments, and help steward corporate partners through meaningful engagement opportunities that connect them to Bethel Woods' mission. This is a strategic and creative role for a motivated professional who thrives on translating impact into narrative someone who can move seamlessly between storytelling, data, and relationship management to make the world a better place through the power of music and the arts.Job DutiesGrant Writing Research, write and submit compelling grant proposals, LOIs, and reports to private foundations, corporate foundations, and government agencies to win funding in alignment with annual goalsMaintain and actively manage a grant calendar to ensure timely submissions, renewals, claims and reportingTrack progress toward institutional fundraising targets and support performance reportingLead prospecting to identify and qualify new institutional funders aligned with Bethel Woods' arts, education and community impact prioritiesCollaborate with program, finance, and leadership teams to gather data, stories, and budgets that strengthen proposalsTrack and analyze funding results to inform strategic planning and growthInstitutional Partnerships Work closely with the Director of Impact, who provides strategic direction and final approval, to advance institutional fundraising prioritiesSupport on-site relationship management with institutional partners, which includes attendance to-and assistance at summer Pavilion Concerts and eventsSupport broader, organization wide development and donor stewardship efforts through coordination, preparation of materials and presence at eventsSupport Strategic Partnerships in developing proposals, decks, and fulfillment plans that align corporate goals with Bethel Woods' missionCultivate relationships with the BWCA Board that expand and strengthen our foundation pipelineData, Systems & Stewardship Ensure accurate data entry, acknowledgement, and pipeline tracking within Raiser's Edge/NXTGenerate donor and funder reports that support board and leadership decision-makingEnsure compliance with funder recognition and reporting requirementsContribute to developing more efficient workflows for grant and sponsorship trackingCollaborate cross-departmentally to gather programmatic, financial, and impact information for development initiativesJob Requirements3-5 years of experience in nonprofit development, with at least 2 years focused on grant writingProven record of success in writing, winning and managing funded proposals from private and/or public foundationsExcellent writing and editing skills - able to distill data and ideas into persuasive, mission-driven narrativesStrong project management and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple deadlines simultaneouslyFamiliarity with Raiser's Edge or comparable CRM/database systemsUnderstanding of and enthusiasm for the mission, vision and programs of Bethel Woods Center for the ArtsAvailability for evening and weekend work as required for concerts and events