Development Director

4 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Habitat for Humanity Full time
Job Summary

The Development Director is responsible for sustaining and growing the fundraising capacity of Warren County Habitat for Humanity. This role will build relationships in the community, including individuals, businesses, churches, organizations, and foundations, to implement fundraising strategies and accomplish an affiliate-approved Fund Development Plan.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build relationships with donors and prospects, making personal visits and performing follow-up activities to grow the donor base.
  • Participate in public speaking and outreach opportunities to share information about the affiliate's goals and impact in the community.
  • Serve as Chairperson of the Development Committee, guiding and creating a team approach for implementing fundraising techniques.
  • Create and update the affiliate Fund Development Plan with direction and consultation from the Executive Director and CFO.
  • Provide support to the Board of Directors and engage them as stated within the Fund Development Plan and schedule calls/face-to-face meetings.
  • Coordinate signature special events throughout the year, including an annual gala, donor-related activities, and recognition efforts.
  • Build and maintain house and other sponsorship programs, ensuring proper advertising for sponsorships to ensure correct acknowledgements.
  • Coordinate grant writing activities with the Grant Writer, helping to identify, write, and monitor grant requests for the affiliate where appropriate.
  • Assist with follow-up calling, mailings, and other activities related to building strong donor relationships and enhancing donor confidence in the organization.
  • Coordinate and oversee direct donor mailings, appeal letters, and other donor enhancement emails as needed.
  • Oversee all administrative tasks associated with fundraising, including acquisition, solicitation, stewardship, and monitoring of all donor data and relationships.
  • Prepare regular reports that evaluate fundraising efforts, developing monthly progress reports on implementation status of the work plan and quarterly reports on the three-year development plan.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • Large-scale project management experience strongly preferred.
  • 5 years of experience in program development for youth and adults.
  • 3 years of supervisory experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience and strength in developing productive partnerships with community leaders and representatives.
  • High standards for program planning and implementation.
  • Excellent outreach, engagement, and interpersonal skills.
  • Savvy with CRM and Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with facility management preferred.
  • Familiarity with HFHI and WCHFH mission, goals, and expectations.
  • Personal commitment to and passion for youth and community services.
  • Experience having worked with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group.
  • Strength in managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility and performance.
  • The desire to actively participate in conferences, workshops, and other networking opportunities to strengthen knowledge and promote WCHFH visibility.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to details.
  • Evening and some weekend hours are required.


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