Grant Writing Consultant
Skirball Cultural Center | Development Department Los Angeles, CA | Remote / Hybrid | Contract
Reports to: Manager of Institutional Giving
About the Skirball The Skirball Cultural Center is a Jewish cultural institution that welcomes people of all communities and generations. Through exhibitions, public programs, and education, it explores the connections between Jewish heritage and American democratic ideals and works toward a more just society.
The Role The Skirball seeks an experienced grant writing consultant to strengthen and grow its institutional giving program. Reporting to the Manager of Institutional Giving, the consultant will focus on three priority areas:
Arts education: school programs, family programs, and intergenerational education
Government funding: federal, state, county, and city grant programs
Capital grants: support for the Skirball's capital projects
Responsibilities
Research, write, and submit competitive letters of inquiry, full proposals, and reports to foundation and government funders
Develop compelling capital case language and proposals for capital projects, in line with the Skirball's Case for Support
Craft clear narratives, outcomes, and evaluation plans for Skirball programs
Work with education, curatorial, finance, and leadership colleagues to gather program content, data, and budgets
Ensure compliance with funder guidelines, government registration requirements, and reporting deadlines
Help maintain the institutional grants calendar and pipeline
Identify new foundation and government funding prospects within the focus areas
Qualifications
[5+] years of grant writing experience, ideally with museums, cultural, or educational organizations
A track record of securing government grants (federal experience strongly preferred) and capital or campaign funding
Experience writing for arts education programs, including outcomes and evaluation language
Strong budget literacy and comfort working with finance teams on project and capital budgets
Excellent writing, editing, and project management skills; able to manage multiple deadlines independently
Sensitivity to and comfort with content related to Jewish history, culture, and identity
Familiarity with Grants.gov, SAM.gov, and state and local grant portals preferred
Engagement Details
Scope: 30 hours/week
Term: Six months with option to renew
Compensation: $80 + depending on experience
To Apply
Provide a cover letter and résumé. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide two writing samples (funded grant proposals preferred, ideally including one government or capital grant).
Note: This is a temporary contract position and is not eligible for benefits.
The Skirball Cultural Center is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all its forms.