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EAC Network · 3 weeks ago

Grants and Development Manager

99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd Suite 200, Garden City, NY, 11530 - Garden City, NY 11530

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 120 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Grants and Development Manager to join the Development team. The Development Manager will work cooperatively with the Chief External Affairs Officer to raise funds through events, grants, foundations, individuals, and corporations.

Non ProfitSocial

Responsibilities

Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of annual fundraising goals, campaigns, events, and appeals

Coordinate and execute multi-channel fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, digital fundraising, Giving Tuesday, and donor stewardship initiatives

Research and cultivate new individual, corporate, and foundation prospects to expand the organization’s donor base

In partnership with senior leadership, identify opportunities to diversify revenue streams and support strategic growth

Manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors, ensuring timely cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies

Prepare donor communications, acknowledgment letters, impact updates, and personalized engagement materials

Support the development of donor pipelines, including major donors, lapsed donors, and new donor prospects

Collaborate with program staff to gather stories, outcomes, and impact metrics to strengthen donor engagement

Maintain accurate, timely, and complete donor records using DonorPerfect or similar nonprofit CRM systems

Utilize Constant Contact, email platforms, and social media tools to execute donor communications and fundraising outreach

Use Excel, data analytics tools, and reporting platforms to track KPIs, analyze donor trends, and prepare development dashboards

Employ Instrumentl or other grant research platforms to identify funding opportunities, track deadlines, and support grant management

Ensure proper gift processing, tracking, and acknowledgment following industry standards and internal procedures

Manage fundraising infrastructure and back-office systems to support high-quality development operations, including CRM hygiene, data integrity, and reporting

Assist in planning and executing EAC Network’s annual fundraising events, including sponsorship outreach, guest management, vendor coordination, and donor follow-up

Engage community partners, corporate volunteers, and civic groups to increase organizational visibility and support

Represent EAC Network at community events, meetings, and public engagements to strengthen relationships with stakeholders

Research, write and apply for foundation and grant funding

Support the grant development process by tracking deadlines, collecting program data, and coordinating required documentation

Conduct prospect research on foundations, corporations, and government opportunities using fundraising research tools and platforms

Maintain grant calendars, submission logs, and reporting schedules using technology platforms such as Instrumentl, Excel, or CRM integrations

Collaborate with the communications team to develop consistent messaging for appeals, newsletters, social media, and donor impact stories

Support the production and distribution of the Annual Report, program updates, and donor-facing collateral

Leverage digital channels to strengthen donor engagement and amplify EAC Network’s mission and services

Work closely with Finance to ensure accurate gift reconciliation, reporting, and audit compliance

Assist senior leadership with Board development, preparing materials, presentations, and donor reports

Maintain high standards of confidentiality, professionalism, and mission-driven integrity in all development activities

Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and strategic goals of EAC Network

Qualification

FundraisingGrant WritingEvent PlanningDonor ManagementData AnalysisRelationship BuildingPersuasive WritingTechnical ProficiencyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

3 to 5 years of development experience in grant writing, event planning, and fundraising

Ability to organize major fundraising events and apply for major grants and sponsorships

Must be able to attend agency events- this person acts as a salesperson for EAC Network

Some evening/weekend hours required for events and meetings

Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills

Excellent organizational, multitasking, and communication skills

Ability to communicate clearly and engage/influence others via grant proposals, phone, email, and in person

Eagerness to make cold calls, research, and meet with prospective supporters to tell the EAC story and secure community partners, donors, and grant opportunities

Strong administrative skills and self-motivated, with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision

Able to work independently and as a team

Must maintain strict confidentiality of client, agency, and donor information

Proficiency in computer applications and online systems such as Microsoft Office, DonorPerfect, Instrumentl, Constant Contact, Authorize.net, spreadsheets, calendar, email, and database software necessary to perform work assignments

Possession of valid New York State driver's license and access to an automobile for local travel and some work outside of business hours

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.

Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.

Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna.

Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.