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The Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a seasoned Grants Manager with experience in needs assessment, grants administration, corporate outreach, individual and memorial gifts, and public/private partnerships. The desired candidate will have experience submitting grant applications, writing proposals, be able to research grant opportunities, as well as have proven success solidifying partnerships as it relates to growing the business and using those partnerships to further define the mission.
 

Examples of Important Duties

 

Needs Assessment/Research/Technical Writing

  • Review departmental needs through budget meetings and documents, division meetings, supervisor, and director communications.
  • Compile research on grant opportunities, share by email, at staff meetings, and through grant workshops and training,
  • Assist staff in preparation of grant applications and proposals, provide organizational information and documents, review and edit grant proposals, assist with legal review and signatures.
  • Prepare Grants and Partnerships Office newsletter for quarterly distribution.
  • Coordinate and lead the department’s Grants Committee with staff representing each division.

 

Grants Administration

  • Develop Annual Fundraising Plan for the Department of Parks and Recreation
  • Research and disseminate grant opportunities.
  • Establish grant account codes, route, and track all grants agreements and contracts.
  • Track grant awards using Excel/Access charts and implement new fundraising tracking database.

Partnerships and Corporate Outreach

  • Promote partnership opportunities with the Department of Parks and Recreation including support of public events and programs.
  • Review proposals for partnership and track through process with individual divisions and staff.
  • Attend partnership meetings and represent M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation with community wide coalitions and collaborations.
  • Lead and conduct outreach and development, track gifts, and serve as a liaison to corporate contracts.

Public/Private Partnerships

  • Research and provide reports on partnerships to assist in revenue enhancement.
  • Assist with MOU documents and agreements for corporate and private gifts and donations.

Commemorative Gifts/Dedication Programs

  • Work with the public on coordinating the selection and purchase of memorial benches and tree dedications in our parks
  • Send information of gift options, estimate cost, estimate production time and estimate timeframe of process
  • Process new orders for commemorative gifts with vendors

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proven experience creating and managing the grants and proposal strategies for a mission-driven organization
  • Track record of success in grant writing and proposal development
  • Experience coordinating grant-writing teams and partnerships
  • Experience with government, corporate and foundation grants, and contracts
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Thorough understanding of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and budgeting principles.
  • At least 4 to 5 years’ experience in grants writing and/ or management.
  • Exceptional analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficient in time and resource management.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • High caliber written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse partners and stakeholders.

 

Minimum Qualifications


1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource Management,
finance or any related field.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.

Supplemental Information

Class Specification: Administrative Specialist III -1136

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

 

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.   

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1) M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.