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Salary Range $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary

Position Type Full Time

Education Level None

Travel Percentage Up to 50%

Category Human Service

Description

Join Our Team as a Grants and Development Manager!

Are you passionate about supporting diverse 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 Grants and Development Manager to join the Development team here at EAC Network.

+ Salary: $75,000 to $85,000

+ Schedule: Monday- Friday: 8am to 4pm (attending events in the field as needed)

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

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Development Manager, DM, works cooperatively with the Chief External Affairs Officer to raise funds through events, grants, foundations, individuals, and corporations. The DM is a member of the Development Team and is a liaison between the agency and its donors. The DM is responsible for cultivating the agency’s current list of active donors and creating new opportunities with individuals, corporations, foundations, and community stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring expertise and experience in fundraising, donor solicitation, event planning, grant & foundation writing, relationship building, project management, and implementation of data-driven fundraising strategies.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing EAC Network’s mission by supporting strategic fundraising initiatives, strengthening donor engagement, and ensuring efficient development operations. This position requires strong relationship-building skills, excellent communication, and proficiency with modern nonprofit fundraising systems and technologies.

1. Fundraising Strategy & Execution

+ 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.

2. Donor Cultivation, Stewardship & Relationship Management

+ 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.

3. Development Operations & Fundraising Technology

+ 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.

4. Events Management & Community Engagement

+ 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.

5. Grant Support & Research

+ 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.

6. Communications & Marketing Support

+ 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.

7. Administrative & Cross-Departmental Collaboration

+ 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.

Requirements for this Role:

+ 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, in addition to 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 in an effective and efficient manner. 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.

What We Offer

+ 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.

+ 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.