Development and Grant Associate

The Development and Grants Associate supports the comprehensive efforts of Bright Harbor Healthcare with the primary responsibility for grant research, proposal development and grant-related writing. Working closely with the Development Team, this position also contributes to fund raising, donor and community engagement, special events, social media and agency communications, relationship development, and day-to-day operations of the Development Department.

Position Title: Development and Grant Associate
Position Type: full-Time 35 hours per week
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Location: Toms River
Department: Development

Responsibilities:

• Research local, county, state, federal, foundation, corporate and other funding opportunities that align with BHH programs, strategic priorities and emerging community need.
• Draft, edit and prepare high-quality grant proposals, applications letters of intent, concept papers, funding requests and supporting narratives.
• Review notices of funding opportunities, requests for proposals and other solicitations and identify eligibility requirements, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, deadline and potential concerns
• Coordinate application materials and assist with timely electronic and portal submissions
• Assist with grant reporting, continuation applications, renewals, modifications and other post-award development activities as assigned
• Assist with the planning and implementation of agency fundraising strategies, campaigns and appeals
• Assist with planning, coordination and execution of fundraising events, community events, donor activities, program launches and other Development led initiatives
• Attend community meetings networking meetings, networking events, coalition meetings, funder events and other external activities as assigned
• Assist in the development and management of social media content that increases awareness of BHH programs, community impact, events, partnerships and development activities. Create, schedule and/or coordinate engaging social media posts and campaigns in collaboration with appropriate agency staff
• Maintain organized electronic records, calendars, grant files, prospect information and Development Department tracking systems. Maintain an organized grant opportunity and deadline tracking system
• Assist with data entry, mailing lists, contact records, event registrations and other routine Development functions