We are seeking a development professional to drive our institutional giving program and successfully advance our mission. Someone who has a personal passion for the stewardship, conservation, and enjoyment of parks and watersheds.

You’ll grow and manage a portfolio of foundation, corporate, and government partners who share our vision of healthy, accessible Rock Creek parks in Washington, DC and Montgomery County, MD. You’ll tell powerful stories, craft winning proposals, and spark relationships that translate into transformational support. You will connect your skills in fundraising, writing, and relationship-building to a mission that matters and help take our development efforts to the next level.

Summary

What you’ll do

As Grants Manager, you’ll be the strategic driver behind our institutional giving program. Specifically, you will:

Own the grants cycle — from prospect research to proposals, submissions, and reporting — making sure deadlines are met and funder relationships are nurtured.
Track and ensure we are compliant with all grant award requirements, for a range of grants from private to state to federal entities.
Lead strategy for growth, designing and executing plans that align funder interests with our $2.5M and growing annual budget.
Grow a portfolio of institutional partners, cultivating renewals, upgrades, and new supporters, including five- and six-figure gifts.
Collaborate across the Conservancy — working with program leads, communications, finance, and executive leadership to shape compelling proposals and accurate budgets.
Track and share progress through clear reporting, revenue forecasting, and donor stewardship activities.

Compensation Information

Salary range: $67,000–$72,000 , commensurate with experience and skills, plus benefits (including health, dental, vision insurance; 401k with employer contribution; 12 annual holidays + accrued paid and sick leave).