Location:?Garden City |?Schedule: PT M-F up to 28 hours, |?Status: Non-?Exempt |?Salary Range:?$50.00-$60.00/hour

The Opportunity

Join Family & Children's Association (FCA) as a Grant Writer and play a key role in securing the funding that supports life-changing programs for children, families, older adults, and individuals across Long Island.

In this dynamic role, you will research, develop, and manage grant proposals across a diverse portfolio of funding sources, including New York State agencies, federal programs, county and municipal opportunities, private foundations, and corporate funders. Working closely with program leadership, finance, and executive leadership, you will transform program outcomes and community impact into compelling funding proposals that strengthen FCA's mission and expand critical services.

If you are an exceptional writer with strong research skills, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are passionate about making a difference through nonprofit funding, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and evaluate grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.

• Develop and maintain a strategic pipeline of qualified grant prospects.

• Write compelling grant proposals, letters of intent (LOIs), concept papers, and supporting documentation.

• Develop project narratives, budgets, goals, objectives, and outcome measures tailored to funder requirements.

• Coordinate proposal development with program leadership, finance, and executive staff.

• Manage grant submission timelines and ensure all applications are complete, accurate, and submitted by deadlines.

• Submit grant applications through various online grant management systems and funding portals.

• Track grant applications, award status, reporting requirements, and deadlines.

• Assist with grant reporting and compliance for awarded grants.

• Build and maintain professional relationships with foundation officers, government agencies, and funding partners.

• Attend grant-related training, webinars, networking events, and informational sessions to stay current on funding opportunities and best practices.

• Support additional fundraising and development initiatives as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years of grant writing, proposal development, or nonprofit fundraising experience.

• Demonstrated success securing funding from government, foundation, or corporate sources preferred.

• Excellent written, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.

• Strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.

• Experience preparing grant budgets in collaboration with finance staff.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and web-based grant submission platforms.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.

• Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Writing samples will be required as part of the interview process.

Compensation

The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience while still allowing for growth.

Benefits

• Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 403(b) with generous employer contribution

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Pet Insurance

• Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term (LTD) Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.