Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge
Director of Development
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge is an ecumenical, nonprofit housing ministry that builds and renovates houses in partnership with the Greater Baton Rouge community. Through helping hands and giving hearts, we are on a mission to eliminate poverty housing. With the help of our community, we strive to open doors to new possibilities for families in need, starting with the front door to a new or renovated home.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Development to drive strategic engagement with the Greater Baton Rouge community and cultivate meaningful relationships to drive impactful support that will grow our housing ministry.
SUMMARY:
The Director of Development is responsible for the strategic direction, management, and execution of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge’s (HFHGBR) development program. This includes, but is not limited to fundraising, communications, and staff management of the Development department.
The Development Director will work with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to develop, direct and execute quarterly, annual and long-range fundraising plans that will facilitate the growth and expansion of fundraising efforts to meet the financial needs and objectives of HFHGBR.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Planning:
Create annual objectives to meet strategic plan goals
Provide quarterly data reports/updates that measure progress towards achieving objectives
Propose, update and revise strategic goals if necessary
Participate in strategic plan activities and budgeting process
Fund Development Program:
Develop and coordinate HFHGBR’s fundraising program, including annual and long-term fundraising plans
Assist the Executive Director with long range planning for fund development
Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation
Direct and supervise the fund development team’s fundraising strategies and implement activities
Develop fundraising budget, including staffing numbers
Plan fundraising campaigns, including capital, endowment and other special campaigns
Create strategies that promote a diverse and sustainable funding base for HFHGBR
Provide relevant and timely reports to ED in fundraising data, goals and plans
Proactively plan fund development growth commensurate with HFHGBR program growth
Serve as staff leader and liaison to fundraising committee and other ad hoc fundraising committees
Consult and report to the ED
Cultivation:
Maintain a focus on personal relationships with donors, volunteers and staff members
Design and implement major donor program
Create and direct a planned giving program
Create strategies to upgrade donor gifts
Develop program to encourage volunteers to become donors
Promote and create opportunities for the ED/Board to contact prospective donors for “asks”
Participate in “ask” and other cultivation activities
Supervise the design and execution of all development special events
Grant Writing:
Oversee the grant writing efforts by initiating and writing proposals
Utilize resources available to seek new Foundation and grant support
Ensure that all reports are submitted in a timely manner
Marketing:
Create marketing/public relations strategy/plan for HFHGBR
Develop promotional material that reflects HFHGBR marketing strategy
Coordinate public outreach efforts including but not limited to print and electronic newsletters, direct mail, press releases, free and paid advertising, brochures and web site
Coordinate all media relations and promote message of HFHGBR throughout the community
Serve as principal spokesperson with the ED to the donor community
General Activities and Special Projects:
Assist the Executive Director in presenting annual fund development to the Board
Work with program and operations staff to develop fundraising strategies
Ensure effective management of employee performance and other employee matters in a timely manner
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
College degree required; prefer degree in communications related field
Five to ten years fundraising experience – ideally in a non-profit and/or faith-based organization
Planned giving experience
Major donor experience with a proven track record of raising major gifts preferred
Student of fundraising strategies and tactics; willingness to study, learn and grow
Keen understanding of marketing/PR theories and strategies
Knowledge of MS Word and Excel preferred
Language:
Ability to speak in front of small and large groups to bring the message of Habitat to the larger community
Ability to take initiative and make effective recommendations to staff and Board
Supervisory Skills:
Versatility in juggling tasks, assignments and duties
Accomplished and proven staff supervisor with a consensus management style; able to attract, lead, and develop competent staff members
Shares HFHGBR’s mission driven values, is community oriented, and comfortable working in the HFHGBR environment
Ability to work with volunteers, especially on the committee and board level
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with arms; may have to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
May be exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat, when working on construction site(s)
Normal office conditions when working in the office.
Work Schedule:
Required to work 40 hours per week. Must be flexible to work extended hours during accelerated build projects.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Baton Rouge, LA 70806: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Development to drive strategic engagement with the Greater Baton Rouge community and cultivate meaningful relationships to drive impactful support that will grow our housing ministry.
SUMMARY:
The Director of Development is responsible for the strategic direction, management, and execution of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge’s (HFHGBR) development program. This includes, but is not limited to fundraising, communications, and staff management of the Development department.
The Development Director will work with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to develop, direct and execute quarterly, annual and long-range fundraising plans that will facilitate the growth and expansion of fundraising efforts to meet the financial needs and objectives of HFHGBR.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Planning:
Create annual objectives to meet strategic plan goals
Provide quarterly data reports/updates that measure progress towards achieving objectives
Propose, update and revise strategic goals if necessary
Participate in strategic plan activities and budgeting process
Fund Development Program:
Develop and coordinate HFHGBR’s fundraising program, including annual and long-term fundraising plans
Assist the Executive Director with long range planning for fund development
Create and implement strategies for donor development and cultivation
Direct and supervise the fund development team’s fundraising strategies and implement activities
Develop fundraising budget, including staffing numbers
Plan fundraising campaigns, including capital, endowment and other special campaigns
Create strategies that promote a diverse and sustainable funding base for HFHGBR
Provide relevant and timely reports to ED in fundraising data, goals and plans
Proactively plan fund development growth commensurate with HFHGBR program growth
Serve as staff leader and liaison to fundraising committee and other ad hoc fundraising committees
Consult and report to the ED
Cultivation:
Maintain a focus on personal relationships with donors, volunteers and staff members
Design and implement major donor program
Create and direct a planned giving program
Create strategies to upgrade donor gifts
Develop program to encourage volunteers to become donors
Promote and create opportunities for the ED/Board to contact prospective donors for “asks”
Participate in “ask” and other cultivation activities
Supervise the design and execution of all development special events
Grant Writing:
Oversee the grant writing efforts by initiating and writing proposals
Utilize resources available to seek new Foundation and grant support
Ensure that all reports are submitted in a timely manner
Marketing:
Create marketing/public relations strategy/plan for HFHGBR
Develop promotional material that reflects HFHGBR marketing strategy
Coordinate public outreach efforts including but not limited to print and electronic newsletters, direct mail, press releases, free and paid advertising, brochures and web site
Coordinate all media relations and promote message of HFHGBR throughout the community
Serve as principal spokesperson with the ED to the donor community
General Activities and Special Projects:
Assist the Executive Director in presenting annual fund development to the Board
Work with program and operations staff to develop fundraising strategies
Ensure effective management of employee performance and other employee matters in a timely manner
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
College degree required; prefer degree in communications related field
Five to ten years fundraising experience – ideally in a non-profit and/or faith-based organization
Planned giving experience
Major donor experience with a proven track record of raising major gifts preferred
Student of fundraising strategies and tactics; willingness to study, learn and grow
Keen understanding of marketing/PR theories and strategies
Knowledge of MS Word and Excel preferred
Language:
Ability to speak in front of small and large groups to bring the message of Habitat to the larger community
Ability to take initiative and make effective recommendations to staff and Board
Supervisory Skills:
Versatility in juggling tasks, assignments and duties
Accomplished and proven staff supervisor with a consensus management style; able to attract, lead, and develop competent staff members
Shares HFHGBR’s mission driven values, is community oriented, and comfortable working in the HFHGBR environment
Ability to work with volunteers, especially on the committee and board level
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with arms; may have to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
May be exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat, when working on construction site(s)
Normal office conditions when working in the office.
Work Schedule:
Required to work 40 hours per week. Must be flexible to work extended hours during accelerated build projects.
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Fundraising: 5 years (Preferred)
Microsoft Office: 4 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
Baton Rouge, LA 70806: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
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