Director, Grant Management Administration

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Full Time Baltimore, MD, US

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $ Annually

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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…