Foundation Manager

Grand Canyon Trust; New Mexico; On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grand Canyon Trust is seeking a foundations manager to lead our foundation fundraising efforts, building and deepening relationships with foundation partners, crafting compelling proposals and reports, and helping secure resources that power our conservation and environmental justice work across the Colorado Plateau.

This role collaborates with conservation, finance, and development teams to identify funding priorities, tell our story with clarity and impact, and grow our foundation

Responsibilities

• Lead foundation fundraising efforts and build deep relationships with foundation partners.
• Craft compelling proposals and reports to secure resources for conservation and environmental justice work across the Colorado Plateau.
• Collaborate with conservation, finance, and development teams to identify funding priorities and tell our story with impact.
• Grow the foundation portfolio and advance partnerships through effective communication and timely deliverables.

Job description

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.