Grants Manager

Parks & People works to sustain and improve Baltimore’s parks and open spaces through public-private partnerships. Since 1984, P&P has a history of making investments in green park projects to revitalize neighborhoods and is a major provider of programs to allow children, youth and adults to learn, grow, and explore their natural environment. Our vision is to ensure that everyone in Baltimore is connected to nature, their community and each other through vibrant parks and green spaces.
Parks & People is seeking an experienced professional to be responsible for preparing and submitting proposals and reports for government agencies and foundations, researching prospects, managing the calendar of grant deliverables, fulfilling reporting requirements, and coordinating with staff to ensure all grant obligations are met. Additional responsibilities include developing and strengthening relationships with corporate and foundation donors to secure $3+ million support annually for Parks & People. The Grants Manager must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build relationships with donors to understand their giving priorities while effectively stewarding them to sustain and grow giving long-term. Simultaneously, the Grants Manager must be an excellent written communicator who is able to develop/submit proposals, reports and regular updates to funders. Finally, the Grants Manager is responsible for tracking process of grants to ensure funds awarded are booked in accordance with GAAP.
A full position description is available upon request.