Director, Grant Management Administration

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) is the City of Baltimore’s economic development agency. We work to strengthen Baltimore’s economy by attracting investment, supporting businesses, advancing real estate development, and creating opportunities that help neighborhoods, employers, and residents thrive.

Our work is rooted in the belief that economic growth should benefit the entire city. From helping businesses launch and expand to advancing catalytic development projects, connecting entrepreneurs with resources, and building partnerships across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, BDC helps turn Baltimore’s potential into lasting progress.

At BDC, you will join a mission-driven team committed to shaping a more vibrant, equitable, and economically resilient Baltimore. We value collaboration, innovation, accountability, and a deep connection to the communities we serve.

Whether your expertise is in real estate, small-business support, finance, communications, community investment, grants, compliance, or economic development, your work at BDC can make a meaningful impact on Baltimore’s future.

About the Role:

The Director Grant Management & Administration leads BDC’s resource development function and administers the agency’s outbound grant programs. The role spans both directions of BDC’s grant activity: securing philanthropic, corporate, and government funding for the agency, and administering the grant programs through which BDC deploys capital to Baltimore businesses and communities.

This is a build role. BDC is establishing a formal philanthropic development function, and the Director will design the pipeline, systems, and stewardship practices from the ground up while carrying a growing portfolio of outbound programs — including the Downtown RISE Catalyst Fund, CTI and FIG Grants, P.O.W.E.R. Grants, and the Community Grocery Co-op Pilot. The ideal candidate pairs strong grant-writing and financial acumen with disciplined compliance instincts and proven people leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, nonprofit management, public administration, public policy, communications, or a related field — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in grant development and management, including direct team leadership.
• Demonstrated track record of securing and managing grants from foundations, corporations, and government entities.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, reporting, and fiscal oversight; proficiency with grant and donor management software.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and written and oral communication skills, with sensitivity to diversity, equity, and inclusion in nonprofit and public-sector development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience administering outbound grant or subaward programs, including subrecipient monitoring.
• Working knowledge of federal grant compliance, 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), and single-audit requirements.
• Knowledge of Baltimore’s economic and civic landscape and familiarity with the Mayor’s strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

•    Develop and implement a comprehensive resource development strategy aligned with the Mayor’s pillars and BDC’s organizational priorities.

•    Collaborate with the CEO, EVP/CFO, VP of Finance, VP of Philanthropy & Lending, Board of Directors, and senior leadership to establish annual and long-term development goals.

•    Lead the identification and cultivation of key funding opportunities, ensuring a diversified pipeline across philanthropic, corporate, and public sources.

•    Provide strategic guidance on pre-award activities, proposal writing, and post-award compliance for grant-funded projects.

Grants Received — Inbound Funding

•    Oversee the full lifecycle of grant applications to BDC’s funders, including prospect research, proposal development, budgeting, submission, award tracking, and reporting.

•    Cultivate and steward relationships with institutional, corporate, and philanthropic funders, maintaining an active portfolio with documented engagement and solicitation plans.

•    Build stewardship and recognition practices that sustain multi-year funder relationships and support renewals.

•    Lead targeted fundraising initiatives that generate unrestricted and mission-aligned revenue.

Grants Awarded — Outbound Program

•    Administer the full lifecycle of BDC’s outbound grant programs, including application intake, eligibility review, award processing, disbursement tracking, monitoring, and closeout.

•    Prepare complete and defensible award files for every grant and conduct subrecipient monitoring consistent with funder and federal requirements.

•    Staff and support award review committees; the Director administers the process and does not make unilateral award decisions.

•    Maintain published program cycles, applicant communications, and appeal or reconsideration procedures.

Compliance & Controls

•    Ensure compliance with funder regulations, internal policies, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements — including, where federal funds are involved, 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) and single-audit     requirements. [Confirm scope of federal pass-through funding before posting.]

•    Monitor grant performance, deliverables, budgets, and deadlines; implement corrective actions as needed.

•    Develop, maintain, and refine systems for managing grants and related documentation, including grant management software and reporting tools.

•    Identify and escalate conflicts of interest and comply with all applicable City ethics and financial disclosure obligations associated with a role that administers public and philanthropic awards.

Communication & Reporting

•    Prepare and present reports on development and grant activity for the CEO, EVP/CFO, VP of Finance, Board of Directors, and other stakeholders.

•    Collaborate across departments to guide grant-related financial, programmatic, and compliance matters.

•    Represent BDC to funders, philanthropic partners, and community stakeholders, coordinating with the Brand & Marketing team on public communications.

Leadership & Collaboration 

•    Manage, mentor, and develop grants staff, building distributed accountability and a culture of collaboration and high performance.

•    Serve as a trusted advisor to the Senior Leadership Team on funding strategy, funder cultivation, and grant compliance.

Salary & Benefits 

The salary range for this position is $95,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. BDC offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 

health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement plan contributions; paid time off; and ongoing professional development opportunities. 

The Baltimore Development Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. BDC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.