Public Funding & Partnerships Lead

USA The Nature Conservancy; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) with employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Public Funding Manager for Enduring Earth to drive public fundraising plans for PFPs, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

You will lead proposals, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and participate in strategy development across regions, with up to 20% travel. Rolling reviews; role supports One Conservancy and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience leading and implementing multiple public funding proposals and projects.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements.
• Experience with Microsoft and Google applications (Word/Excel) and CRM systems.
• Experience working with teams across organizations.
• Training in principles and practices of public fundraising and/or conservation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and serve as team lead on assigned public funding proposals and projects for PFPs.
• Coordinate teams across TNC to support public fundraising for TNC-led PFPs.
• Act independently, exercise sound judgment to identify and solve complex problems.
• Design and manage multiple projects, budgeting, deadlines, and accountability.
• Develop proposals, budgets and supporting materials in coordination with stakeholders.

Skills

Public fundraising

Negotiation

CRM systems

Team collaboration

Public policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

CRM software

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Public Funding Manager for Enduring Earth to drive public fundraising plans for PFPs, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.

You will lead proposals, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and participate in strategy development across regions, with up to 20% travel. Rolling reviews; role supports One Conservancy and cross-functional collaboration.