Sorry things have been so quiet at Parabasis central. I have three articles I'm writing today, so things are a bit maxed out. But... here's a job!
Brooklyn theatre company -- with two NYC productions and one European tour scheduled for 2009 -- seeks a professional grant writer to work on behalf of the company on a freelance basis. An established track record and experience in obtaining funding for the performing arts is preferred; candidates with Development experience from other fields may be considered. Candidate would be working in coordination with the company's Artistic Director and Board to seek out and cultivate new sources and relationships -- but would be responsible for the bulk of the actual research and grantwriting.
SPONSORED BY NOBODY is a Brooklyn-based theatre company committed to developing new work that is immediately relevant to contemporary America. Founded in January 2005, SBN has established a reputation in New York for presenting abrasive, engaging theatre while refusing to relinquish the idea of art as a catalyst for social change. http://www.myspace.com/
We are a professional theatre company based in Brooklyn -- with solid New York and international credentials. Our aim is to obtain funding/support through corporate underwriting and private foundations to match funding already obtained from presenting institutions. We have already received several grants and awards for our work -- and are very interested in keeping the momentum going. We have a detailed and outlined plan of attack for Development in 2009 and beyond -- so you would not be swimming aimlessly in the sea of American funding.
Please send resume and two writing samples that were successful in obtaining funding to -- sponsoredbynobody@gmail.com
Compensation at first will be based upon is a percentage of all earnings obtained from your work -- to be negotiated, but based upon level of commitment and experience. Potential to be a long-term, part-time salaried position with commission. Ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their Development credentials working with us -- the projects we have commitments for in 2009 are viable and we have a solid production history. Telecommuting is okay, but occasional meetings in New York City are required. We are based in Brooklyn, but primarily present work in Manhattan.
SPONSORED BY NOBODY is a Brooklyn-based theatre company committed to developing new work that is immediately relevant to contemporary America. Founded in January 2005, SBN has established a reputation in New York for presenting abrasive, engaging theatre while refusing to relinquish the idea of art as a catalyst for social change. http://www.myspace.com/
We are a professional theatre company based in Brooklyn -- with solid New York and international credentials. Our aim is to obtain funding/support through corporate underwriting and private foundations to match funding already obtained from presenting institutions. We have already received several grants and awards for our work -- and are very interested in keeping the momentum going. We have a detailed and outlined plan of attack for Development in 2009 and beyond -- so you would not be swimming aimlessly in the sea of American funding.
Please send resume and two writing samples that were successful in obtaining funding to -- sponsoredbynobody@gmail.com
Compensation at first will be based upon is a percentage of all earnings obtained from your work -- to be negotiated, but based upon level of commitment and experience. Potential to be a long-term, part-time salaried position with commission. Ideal opportunity for someone looking to expand their Development credentials working with us -- the projects we have commitments for in 2009 are viable and we have a solid production history. Telecommuting is okay, but occasional meetings in New York City are required. We are based in Brooklyn, but primarily present work in Manhattan.
I saw that on Craigslist or something. It's definitely something I'd be interested in doing. But from the research I'd done into it, compensation via commission (let's be real - that's what it is) isn't standard procedure. There are just too many factors going into getting or not getting a grant that have nothing to do with the grant writer's ability. Not to mention, there are issues with business ethics to consider.
I'm not saying these individuals are unscrupulous. I'm not advising anyone against taking the job. I'm just letting you know to be aware of some very serious issues that could come up if things don't work smoothly.
Here is a source to take a look at: http://www.grantexperts.com/toolbox/FQA.php#Grant%20Writing%20Ethics
Posted by: RVCBard | September 12, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Hey RVC Bard,
It's important to keep in mind that in general people with less experience end up taking less-than-ideal working arrangements because the experience is worth it. This is probably more true in New York than anywhere else, because the density of labor lowers the price point for people's work.
It is definitely not SOP in nonprofit grant writing to work off of commission, but it is somewhat common in the low-pay world of small non profit theaters.
Posted by: isaac | September 12, 2008 at 04:34 PM
"It's important to keep in mind that in general people with less experience end up taking less-than-ideal working arrangements because the experience is worth it."
Hence why I said:
"I'm not saying these individuals are unscrupulous. I'm not advising anyone against taking the job. I'm just letting you know to be aware of some very serious issues that could come up if things don't work smoothly."
Posted by: RVCBard | September 12, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Why is that link in my first post going to a site I never visited before?
Posted by: RVCBard | September 12, 2008 at 05:29 PM