The Director of Development for HFHVC provides leadership and direction for all aspects of the organization’s fund development plans. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing all fundraising initiatives.
Requirements
- Development & Fundraising: In collaboration with the CDO, develop and lead the fund development strategies to meet the goals and objectives of HFHVC.
- Grow the major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors.
- Direct business and foundation grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
- Oversee the annual fund program, led by the Marketing Manager, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
- Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.
- Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
- Direct employee fundraising drives.
- Oversee prospect research.
- Maintain gift recognition programs.
- Communication & Marketing: Oversee implementation of marketing and communication strategies, led by the Marketing Manager.
- Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about Habitat with the community.
- In collaboration with CDO and Marketing Manager, develop planned giving marketing campaign.
- Oversee creation of publications to support fundraising activities.
- Events: Oversee fundraising special events, led by the Program & Event Manager.
- Direct paid volunteer activities, including Team Build and Playhouse Build programs, in collaboration with Program Coordinator.
- Management: Supervise development staff, Marketing Manager, Event Manager and Program Coordinator.
- Collaborate with Program Coordinator to develop strategies and ensure volunteer program needs are met. Develop a monetization strategy for the volunteer program.
- Oversee fundraising database and tracking systems.
- Work closely with the Chief Development Officer, CEO and Board of Directors.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Benefits
- 100% employer-covered medical/vision/dental insurance for employees
