Bright Harbor Healthcare

Nonprofit mental health and primary care organization

Development and Grant Associate

Proposal ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeToms River, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Non-Profit Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Sciences, Business, or a related field; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
A minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, or a related field is preferred.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills; attention to detail; and the ability to synthesize complex programmatic and financial information into clear, compelling language.
Demonstrated professional writing ability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and comfort learning grant portals, databases, social media platforms, design tools, and other technology.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with executive leadership, program staff, finance, community partners, funders, and other stakeholders.
Experience researching and interpreting government, foundation, and/or corporate funding opportunities.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as required.

Responsibilities

Research local, county, state, federal, foundation, corporate, and other funding opportunities that align with agency programs, strategic priorities, and emerging community needs.
Draft, edit, and prepare grant proposals, applications, letters of intent, concept papers, funding requests, and supporting narratives.
Review funding opportunity notices, requests for proposals, and other solicitations; identify eligibility and submission requirements, evaluation criteria, deadlines, 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 planning and implementing agency fundraising strategies, campaigns, and appeals.
Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing fundraising and community events, donor activities, program launches, and other Development-led initiatives.
Attend community and networking meetings, networking events, coalition meetings, funder events, and other external activities as assigned.
Assist in developing and managing social media content that increases awareness of agency programs, community impact, events, partnerships, and development activities; create, schedule, and/or coordinate engaging posts and campaigns with agency staff.
Maintain organized electronic records, calendars, grant files, prospect information, Development Department tracking systems, and a grant opportunity and deadline tracking system.
Assist with data entry, mailing lists, contact records, event registrations, and other routine Development functions.

Desired Qualifications

A minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in grant writing, nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, or a related field is preferred.

Development and Grant Associate

Bright Harbor Healthcare · Toms River, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-14

Salary: USD 49,000–54,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Development

Description

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

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Non-Profit Management, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Sciences, Business or related field. Equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in grant writing, non-profit development, fundraising, communications or a related field preferred
Strong written, verbal, written, interpersonal and organization skills. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex programmatic and financial information into clear, compelling language
Demonstrated professional writing ability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and comfort learning grant ports, databases social media platforms, design tools and other technology
Ability to work independently while functional collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, highly responsive team. Ability to work with executive leadership, program staff, finance, community partners, funders and other stakeholders
Experience researching and interpreting government, foundation and/or corporate funding opportunities
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Valid Driver's License and ability to travel locally as required

Benefits

Full Benefits

12 Paid Holidays
Sick Days
Personal Days
Accrued Vacation Days
Medical/Dental/Vision
Company paid life insurance
403B Plan with Company Match
Opportunities for training/education/Continuing Education Credits
Opportunities for Public Loan Forgiveness
Opportunities for Tuition Discounts from Participating Institution

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About the Company

Bright Harbor Healthcare

Nonprofit mental health and primary care organization

Bright Harbor Healthcare is a nonprofit community healthcare organization serving people of all ages in New Jersey's Ocean County. Its programs combine mental health counseling, addiction treatment and primary care with group homes and services that support independent living. It also operates Ocean Academy, a private therapeutic school where academic instruction and counseling address students' emotional and behavioral needs. The organization accepts private insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, with financial assistance for patients facing payment difficulties and support from donations and public grants. Founded in 1959, Bright Harbor Healthcare is headquartered in Bayville, New Jersey.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 1959

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