Summary
Description
Can you write winning grant proposals and find funding
opportunities to help protect the Grand Canyon and the Colorado Plateau?
The Grand Canyon Trust is seeking a foundations manager to lead our foundation
fundraising efforts. In this role, you’ll build and deepen relationships with
foundation partners, craft compelling proposals and reports, and help secure resources
that power our conservation and environmental justice work across the Colorado
Plateau.
You’ll collaborate closely with our conservation, finance, and development teams to
identify funding priorities, tell our story with clarity and impact, and grow
our foundation portfolio. The ideal candidate is a skilled writer with a knack
for relationship-building, a passion for the natural world, and the ability to
manage multiple deadlines with grace. We’re looking for someone who brings both
strategic thinking and genuine warmth to their work — someone who understands
that great fundraising starts with great partnerships.
This is an opportunity to join a strong, mission-driven team with a 40-year track record
of delivering results for the land alongside the people of the Colorado
Plateau.
What does this position entail?
· Develop a strong understanding of the Trust’s programs
and collaborate with conservation and finance directors to identify funding
priorities.
· Craft high-quality and compelling case statements,
proposals, reports, and project budgets working closely with program and
finance staff.
· Manage the grants calendar and ensure all proposal and
reporting deadlines are met.
· Steward all foundation relationships through regular
communication and meaningful opportunities for engagement, including multiday
field trips.
· Research, cultivate, and secure new foundation
partners, with a goal of increasing foundation support by 10% annually.
· Manage a heavy volume of writing assignments on a
variety of topics and with tight, externally driven deadlines.
· Maintain accurate and detailed information in
Salesforce related to each foundation partner, including proposals, reports,
and all associated communications.
Desired
qualifications
· 4+ years of experience with grant writing and
foundation fundraising work.
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
· Demonstrated success developing and producing
proposals, reports, grant budgets, and other development materials.
· Adeptness in cultivating and nurturing relationships
with foundation partners that lead to increased engagement and long-term
support.
· Knowledge of best practices in foundation fundraising,
with an understanding of emerging trends and opportunities in the field.
· Background in conservation, with a preference for
experience grounded on the Colorado Plateau. Familiarity with environmental
justice advocacy is a plus.
· Sensitivity and proficiency working in multicultural
spaces — both in the workplace and in community.
· Proficiency with relevant technology and applications,
including Salesforce (or similar customer relationship management software),
Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, and Zoom.
Note that experience includes lived
experience, traditional knowledge, volunteer experience, school or coursework,
work experience, and other related qualifications, skills, and experience.
No candidate will meet every requirement.
If you’re excited about the position and think you may be a good candidate, we
encourage you to apply.
Benefits
Flexibility and paid time off
· Flexible scheduling
· 12 paid holidays
· Two weeks paid vacation and two weeks paid sick leave
· 12-14 weeks of paid parental leave
Benefits
· 100% employer-paid employee medical and dental
insurance (50 % employer-paid for qualified dependent premiums)
· 4% automatic employer contribution to 401K retirement
plan plus up to 2%match
· Employer-paid long-term disability insurance
· Professional development opportunities
· Paid community service time, sabbatical leave, and
more
Compensation
Up to $57,609 – $76,420 annual salary, commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org. The application deadline is Friday, April 10, 2026, at 5 p.m. MT. If you need a
reasonable accommodation, contact careers@grandcanyontrust.org
