Grants and Development Manager

Job Title: Grants & Development Manager

Location: Medford and Jacksonville, Oregon

Annual Salary Range: $50-65,000

Reports to: Director of Development and Marketing

Duration: Full-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grants & Development Manager is directly responsible for managing the grant lifecycle and optimizing fundraising to support Britt’s growth. Core responsibilities include grant writing and development operations. This role researches funding opportunities, writes compelling proposals, submits applications, receives awards, manages funds, and fulfills reporting requirements. Funding opportunities support general operations, the Britt Festival Orchestra, Britt’s Education Program, and a capital campaign. Additionally, the Manager manages the donor database (CRM), processes charitable contributions, and generates timely acknowledgment letters and donor data reports.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grant Development

· Research public, private, corporate, and foundation funding opportunities; write and submit grant proposals; submit final reports; and track deadlines

· Monitor grant agreements, manage reporting requirements, and coordinate with program staff and finance teams to ensure funds are spent according to restrictions

· Provide detailed data management and reporting on grants in the donor database

· Work closely with departments to obtain data for grant writing, tracking, and reporting pertaining to those departments

· Support strong relationships between Britt and Funders

Development Operations

· Process gifts, maintain donor and grant records in the CRM database, and support general fundraising activities and campaigns

· Assist with donor stewardship, correspondence, records, and logistics for special events

· Oversee the donation management of Spektrix, including collaboration with the Finance and Marketing Departments

· Develop and manage prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, with strong emphasis on major gifts management and tracking proposals and goals

· Oversee the donor stewardship program and ensure the systems, processes, and workflows effectively steward donors through all areas of giving

· Create and maintain system policies and procedures that promote quality donor data and data integrity; take proactive leadership in making system recommendations that promote efficient flow of donor information to appropriate users

· Consult with the Director of Development and Marketing to strategize, track, and report on fundraising progress and donor trends

· Oversee and coordinate gift processing and gift acknowledgment

Concerts and Other Events

· Support all special events, including fundraisers, orchestra host family events, donor events, volunteer appreciation events, and the annual membership meeting

· Other activities may include, but are not limited to, preparing/planning donor visits, supporting the hospitality deck, auctions, invitation lists, and RSVP tracking

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAITS

· A minimum of two years’ experience in nonprofit development, managing a CRM database, proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations; and enthusiasm for contributing to and supporting development strategies

· Knowledge of business and foundation relations skills and processes

· Excellent organizational and time management skills, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively and meet deadlines under pressure

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely, especially in written format

· Self-starting, outgoing, and personable, with creative and critical thinking skills

· Experience working with culturally diverse workforces and constituencies. Ability to build and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers, managers and supervisors, donors and patrons, and members of the public

· Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the performing arts and their communities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

This full-time exempt position offers a starting salary in the range of $50-65,000 annually. Britt offers an excellent benefits package including 100% of health, dental, and vision insurance paid for employees beginning the first day of the month following employment; life insurance coverage of $25,000 comprising two separate policies; 16 annually accrued days of flexible time off plus extended sick leave; 11 paid holidays; and a paid week off every year between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

WORK SCHEDULE, ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a full-time, exempt position. As an event-driven organization, Britt’s work schedule varies depending on seasonal activities and the day. This position requires working many nights and weekends during the summer months.

This position has two primary work locations: the administrative office in downtown Medford and the Britt Hill in Jacksonville, Oregon. We strive to offer a flexible work-from-home hybrid schedule, which generally allows employees to work from home two days per week.

During in-office days, this position requires frequent computer use and the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. While at the Britt hill park, able to carry items of up to 30 lbs., to sit or stand outdoors for long periods of time, and to travel up and down steep hills.

TO APPLY

Submit a statement of interest and a resume to View email address on click.appcast.io with the subject line “Grants & Development Manager application – YOURLASTNAME”. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 9, 2026.

Britt is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Britt believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. All are encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Britt Gardens, Music & Arts Festival is a mission-driven community-based arts organization founded in 1963 in Jacksonville, Oregon. Britt shares extraordinary live performances and arts education experiences that inspire discovery and build community. We produce approximately 30 popular music & comedy shows, ten orchestra performances, and dozens of admission-free education events each year. Britt’s programs and grounds are enjoyed by around 60,000 people annually, and we strive to serve a broad community with opportunities for discovery through the arts. Britt’s identity includes the public park known as the Upper Gardens and Britt Hill, open year-round, where we host most of the performances. Learn more at britt.org