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Director of Development - External Affairs

Job Details

Level

Experienced

Job Location

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

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

None

Salary Range

$100000.00 - $100000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Human Service

Join Our Team as aDirector of Development

Are you passionate about supporting very diverse, vulnerable populations, and making a real difference in their lives? 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 Director of Development to join the External Affairs team.

+ Salary: $100,000 Annually

+ Schedule:8AM-4PM with flexibility to work from home

+ Location: 99 Quentin Roosevelt Blvd in Garden City, NY

+ Reports to: Chief External Affairs Officer

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Director of Development works cooperatively with the Chief External Affairs Officer to raise money through events, grants, foundations, individuals, and corporations. The Director will cultivate our current list and create new opportunities for individuals, corporations, foundations and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in event planning, grant writing, relationship-building, and data-driven fundraising strategies.

Measurable Objectives:

+ Increase the number of grant proposals and or grant funding in comparison to 2024 benchmarks.

+ Maintain grant and foundation calendar.

+ Comply with all financial, internal and external reporting requirements.

+ Identify and engage in new funding opportunities/ partnerships in order to increase the number of individual and corporate donors in the pipeline in comparison to 2024 benchmarks.

+ Maintain active donor base excel file and increase number of active donors beyond 2024 numbers.

+ Plan and execute all fundraising events including but not limited to the annual Golf for Good and Building Bridges Gala.

+ Plan and execute first-ever NYC fundraising event in 2026.

What are the key Responsibilities:

1. Event Planning

+ Support the Chief External Affairs Officer in implementing the organization’s fundraising strategy.

+ Assist in planning and executing all fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events, including but not limited to EAC Network’s Annual Golf for Good and Building Bridges Gala.

+ Cultivate and steward relationships with funders, donors, and key stakeholders.

+ Develop content for donor communications, including newsletters, annual reports, and social media posts.

+ Collaborate with the marketing team to promote EAC Network’s fundraising initiatives.

2. Grant and Foundation Management.

+ Research and identify grant opportunities from government, corporations, and foundation sources.

+ Write compelling grant proposals and funding applications that align with EAC Network’s mission and strategic priorities.

+ Manage the grant calendar, ensuring all deadlines for proposals, reports, and renewals are met.

+ Collaborate with program staff to gather data, success stories, and metrics for proposals and reports.

+ Maintain accurate records of grant activities, reporting requirements, and funder communications.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

+ 5 years of development experience in grant writing, event planning and/or fundraising. Ability to organize major fundraising events and apply for major grants and sponsorships.

+ Experience fundraising in NYC is required.

+ Exceptional relationship-building skills, naturally personable and approachable, with a proven ability to establish trust, cultivate warm, lasting connections, and maintain rapport with donors, funders, and stakeholders.

+ Must be able to attend events, evenings, and weekends in the Long Island and NYC region.

+ Excellent writing and communication skills.

+ The ability to make cold calls, knock on doors, research and meet prospective supporters to tell our story.

+ Team-oriented mindset and the ability to collaborate with program staff to align funding with organizational needs.

+ 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.

+ Proactive in identifying, researching, and approaching new funding sources, with a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding fundraising goals.

+ Possess a valid New York State driver’s license and access to an automobile for local travel and some work outside of business hours.

What We Offer

+ Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after one year, 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.

+ At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge.

+ 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. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.