Director of Development

Must be Goal driven, results oriented and committed to the organization’s effort to increase its homebuilding capacity. Must have an understanding of the mission, history, values and goals of Habitat for Humanity. And be able to communicate this information to diverse groups of potential donors, sponsors and volunteers. Must Demonstrate excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to work effectively as a team member with staff and volunteers is essential. Ability to work with consummate gifts with major donors, ability to manage and sustain an annual fund for a non-profit organization and experience in planning and organizing major fundraising events.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years progressively responsible and successful experience in fundraising, marketing, and grant writing.

Job Classification: Salary/ 40 hours a week
Hours: Varied, flexible. Some weekends and evenings are required.
Responsibilities: The director of development plans manages, and implements annual fund-raising activities and assists the Executive Director in general financial management, Community relations, and strategic planning. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Capital Giving for homebuilding and annual fund
Develop and implement donor cultivation and solicitation program
Develop and sustain productive relationships with major gift constituencies. Including business and corporate sponsors and individual donors.

Direct and support the fundraising efforts of the board, volunteers, and staff.
Develop and implement annual giving programs, including but not limited to direct mail, matching gifts, monthly giving, and online giving
Assist with the management and effective use of habitat’s data base relating to donors, donor recognition and fundraising activity.
Write, update and evaluate the annual fund development plan.

Grant Management
Research Grant funding opportunities to support annual operating funds and capital giving for homebuilding needs.
Maintain annual calendar of grant activity and deadlines.
Write and submit proposals for funding and prepare reports and other documents related to grant activity.

Special Events
Direct Panning and activities to support the annual signature event with fundraiser committee volunteers.
Work with fundraiser committee volunteers to sustain and build signature event success.
Access Community Groups and businesses engaged in charitable giving opportunities through fundraisers.
Assis staff with annual meeting and volunteer recognition event planning and implementation.

Planned Giving
Work with the Board, executive director to Stablish a planned giving program.
Integrate planned giving program with annual fund donor cultivation and solicitation efforts,

Additional Responsibilities
Work with the executive director to prepare an annual budget for resources development activities that include fundraising, public relations, and Marketing
Serve as staff liaison to the public and fundraising committee volunteers.
Seek out and schedule opportunities to make informational presentations to churches, business, civic organizations and other community groups.
Develop relationships with the local non-profit and philanthropic community for the purpose of informational exchange and support.

Salary Range: $48k-52k
Resume: Submit your resume with cover letter attention to: Beverly Pugh
Email address: [email protected]


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