The Mosaic Network and Fund (Mosaic) is an emergent nonprofit membership organization composed of more than 400 NYC-based African, Latinx, Asian, Arab, Native American (ALAANA+), and immigrant arts and culture practitioners and arts funders. Mosaic seeks to practice (and move the field towards) restorative and regenerative philanthropy, where individuals and institutions that have accumulated capital through the extractive economy support the collective capacity of harmed communities to produce, give to, and invest directly in what Network members need. The Network and Fund aim to nurture trust-based relationships between Mosaic Network members, ensuring the thrivability of arts organizations of color producing art and culture by, with, and for communities of color and immigrant communities in New York City. We envision evolution towards a more equitable, pluralistic cultural ecosystem, inclusive of a transformed philanthropic landscape, that supports ALAANA+ and immigrant arts and cultural groups’ sustainability and thrivability—the ability to flourish, prosper, or develop vigorously. While our efforts are place-based, we recognize our connection to communities, diasporas, and regions beyond New York City and see our work as part of a broader collective movement for equity and justice.We are leading in a bold, creative, and collaborative way: From its inception, Mosaic aimed to create a new era of cultural philanthropy, guided and co-designed by both funders and ALAANA+ and immigrant arts practitioners.As Mosaic prepares to operate independently, we are currently fiscally sponsored by NYFA, which will continue to steward Mosaic throughout this transition. The Mosaic Network and Fund are committed to amplifying racial equity, addressing other forms of oppression, and shifting the narrative around ALAANA+ and immigrant arts groups and racial equity in the arts. Through its work, Mosaic advocates for more equitable policies and practices and seeks to increase philanthropic support for New York City-based ALAANA+ and immigrant arts groups.Roles & ResponsibilitiesAs the Program Impact and Grants Manager, you\'re the connective tissue between Mosaic programming and grantmaking, and growing a network of arts leaders, institutions, and funders. This role is designed for someone who can organize, collaborate, and drive results, and this role owns the delivery of both programs and grantmaking. Reporting to the Executive Director of Mosaic, this is an opportunity to become part of a new, dynamic, and small team engaged in meaningful work at a philanthropic start-up at the intersection of arts and culture and the creative economy for ALAANA+ arts institutions in New York City. Network Engagement, Learning Exchanges, and AdvocacyCo-design and lead Mosaic\'s programming portfolio alongside the Executive Director and facilitator-consultants, spanning member-facing continuing education, and high-impact convenings such as business plan development intensives, grant writing clinics, budgeting and organizational strategy sessions, fundraising training, and funder meet-and-greets.Adapt learning exchanges to support the network, facilitate working sessions and group discussions, and track participant milestones that build member capacity and deepen funder relationships.Build and nurture partnerships alongside the Executive Director that directly strengthen what Mosaic members can access, connecting the Network to aligned organizations, funders, and resources that amplify member success and reinforce the Network\'s mission.Grow the Network by recruiting mission-aligned members and delivering an onboarding experience that integrates them meaningfully into Mosaic\'s work and community.Serve as the primary point of contact for arts and culture leaders/practitioners and philanthropic partners who are a part of the network.Drive member engagement by crafting and managing compelling and timely network-wide communications that promote programming, opportunities, and keep Mosaic\'s community active and informed.Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with Network members by staying attuned to their goals and community contexts, fielding questions with care, and linking them to the right resources and opportunities.Develop and co-create network learning forums, dialogues, and knowledge-sharing gatherings/convenings, both virtual and in-person.Support evaluation of social impact metrics in collaboration with the Executive Director and evaluation consultants using qualitative and quantitative data.Assist with the development of social impact storytelling of grantee partners.GRANTMAKINGCreate a comprehensive plan alongside the Executive Director for Mosaic’s grantmaking work and implement it, including evaluation of grantees’ work.Manage the full lifecycle of grantee engagements from application, panels, and disbursement alongside our fiscal sponsor.Manage a portfolio of grants, support strategy development, and maintain relationships with partners and potential grantees. Maintain accurate, well-structured databases/CRM for programmatic success.Work with the Executive Director and members of the Steering Committee to refine grantmaking practice in alignment with Mosaic’s approach to grantmaking and in compliance with organizational and external standards and regulations.Develop and maintain project plans, workflows, timelines, and milestone trackers in the project management system.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSWe understand that candidates come from diverse professional and personal backgrounds, and we value a wide range of experiences. The most important criterion is a passion for Mosaic’s work and mission. Below, however, are some areas of knowledge, skills, or lived experience that we believe may be helpful in this role. None of these are intended to be exclusionary, and if you are passionate about Mosaic and its mission, we strongly encourage you to apply.Applicants should have an understanding and awareness of the well-documented racial disparities and historic undercapitalization in the arts and culture ecosystem, and the openness to learn.Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience with and knowledge of community and consensus building, restorative justice, emergent strategy, navigating differences, conflict mediation and resolution, and promoting and modeling empathy, or a willingness to grow in these areas with support.Well-developed project management skills, solutions, and detail-oriented, process-minded, with the ability to keep multiple engagements organized and on track simultaneously.Strong communication skills, public speaking, writing, and editing.Demonstrated experience and comfort working with consultants to execute program/project deliverables.Technologically savvy. Experience with Salesforce, Asana, and/or comparable systems is a plus.Comfortable in a startup environment where you\'ll help define the role as you grow into it.A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent lived/professional experience is preferred but not required.Location: NYFA’s offices are in midtown Manhattan, and this is a hybrid position. NYFA currently is practicing a remote work environment where employees can work from home if they choose, subject to their immediate supervisor’s approval. Employees may also choose to work in NYFA’s office. NYFA’s CEO and Board hold the right to revise the remote work model at any time.Reports To: Executive Director of Mosaic Network and Fund. The New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) is serving as the fiscal sponsor of Mosaic and, as such, this position is an NYFA employee. As an NYFA employee, the Grants and Program Impact Manager will receive the benefits and resources provided by NYFA while supporting Mosaic’s mission and programming.
