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Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to understand and appeal to multiple and varied audiences. 3. Experience with budgeting and accounting principles, including: grant reconciliation, budget implementation, and researching and compiling data into reports. 4. Experience working with databases. 5. Experience with spreadsheet, word processing, and email software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. 6. Experience composing, formatting, and proofing business correspondence with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills 1. Experience managing a grant portfolio, submitting successful grant applications, or conducting prospect research. 2. Experience with nonprofits, museums, or organizations with a cultural history, science, or educational mission. 3. Familiarity with managing grants or reports. 4. Experience using database software for donor record management. 5. Experience researching grant sources, applying for grants, or reconciling grants from external funding sources. The Successful Candidate Will * Impeccable attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work with deadlines while managing a variety of projects concurrently.s * Relationship builder with the flexibility and finesse to work collaboratively with all constituent groups including staff, donors, program participants, and other stakeholders. * Team player who balances team and individual responsibilities, gives and welcomes feedback as a way to support everyone's efforts to succeed. * Curious and proactive mindset that possesses sound judgement. * An understanding of agency culture, such as being mission-oriented or preference for basic vs. applied research, and translate this into the overall proposal development strategy. * Consistently exercise initiative and good judgment. * Communicate to others in a professional and effective manner, while providing a high level of customer service to a variety of constituents, including information that can be sensitive, confidential or controversial., To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. ## Description General Statement Museum of the Rockies is an independent 501©(3) nonprofit, a division of Montana State University, a Smithsonian Affiliate, and an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. Located in Bozeman, Montana, the museum inspires curiosity through world-class exhibitions in paleontology, cultural history, science, and astronomy, serving visitors of all ages while advancing research, education, and community engagement., Grant Management: * Convey the importance and relevancy of the MOR mission, illustrate our impact, and move the audience to action, particularly towards financial support. * Research potential grant and sponsorship prospects to identify new funding opportunities and potential partnerships. * Assist with all steps of grant proposal submissions from conception to submission, including outlining, drafting, editing, finalizing, and submitting diverse grant and sponsorship proposals in collaboration with the Director of Development and Membership and other key staff. * Coordinate MOR grant and sponsorship processes, including managing a calendar and collaborating with team members to ensure on-time submission of all materials (e.g., proposals and reports). * Developing reports and dashboards that help the team keep a pulse on the funding portfolio, and maintaining files and database. Database Management: * Maintain the team's overall donor database, including data entry, clean-up, reporting, and integration with other systems. * Ensure the accuracy and integrity of constituent data and donation records. * Develop and generate reports, dashboards, and mailing lists to support fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship, and board reporting. * Support the development team with automated processes for gift processing, including donor receipts and acknowledgment letters. * Train and support staff in database best practices and procedures. * Help evaluate database enhancements, new features, or integrations as needed., Special Instructions This position is not eligible for sponsorship. EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's preference, please complete the veteran's preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. Applicant Documents Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents