Grants Writer - External Affairs

EAC Network•Garden City, NY

5d•$32 - $36•Remote

About The Position

EAC Network, a leading not for profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 80,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated part time Grants Writer to join our External Affairs Department! This is a part-time role designed to deliver reliable grant revenue through disciplined execution, strong writing, and effective coordination with internal program staff.

Requirements

Minimum 2–4 years of grant writing experience in a nonprofit setting.
Demonstrated success in securing grant funding.
Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
Ability to work independently and maintain accountability in a part-time structure.
Experience collaborating with program staff to gather content and data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and grant research tools (e.g., Instrumental or similar).
Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with nonprofit funding environments in New York

Responsibilities

Research, develop, write, and submit grant proposals to secure funding from government agencies, foundations, and corporate sources.
Maintain a consistent and organized grant pipeline, ensuring all submissions and reports are completed accurately and on time.
Proactively research and identify new grant opportunities from government, foundation and corporate sources aligned with organizational priorities.
Write clear, compelling, and competitive grant proposals.
Prepare and submit all required application materials in advance of deadlines.
Maintain and manage a comprehensive grant calendar, including deadlines, renewals, and reporting requirements.
Track all submissions, outcomes, and funding decisions.
Ensure no deadlines are missed.
Work with program staff, including the Special Projects Manager, to identify program fit for funding opportunities.
Work with program staff to gather data, outcomes, budgets, and narratives for proposals.
Translate program impact into strong, fundable proposals.
Coordinate with leadership to ensure alignment with funding strategy.
Prepare and submit grant reports in accordance with funder requirements.
Maintain accurate documentation of all grant-related activities.
Ensure compliance with all funding guidelines and expectations.