Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns
Development Director
Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns, Sheridan, Wyoming, United States, 82801
About Us:Our mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We are a nonprofit housing organization working in Sheridan County dedicated to putting our mission and values into action, inspiring others to join us in our efforts.
Position Summary:Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives? Do you have a talent for inspiring others to contribute to meaningful causes? Habitat for Humanity is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and visionary Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts and propel our mission forward.
As the Development Director, you will be a key member of our leadership team, responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive development strategy that drives growth and supports our ambitious goals. You will work closely with the Executive Director, staff, and volunteers to cultivate and steward donor relationships, build corporate partnerships, and secure major gifts. Your work will directly impact our ability to provide affordable housing solutions to families in need.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy: Develops and executes ongoing strategy for donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions as well as recapture from previous donors. Creates annual fundraising & donor management plan.
Fundraising: Manages donors and prospects with intent to form deep relationships. Responsible for minimum annual fundraising goal as specified in performance standards, including both renewable gifts and new incremental revenue. Personally solicits donors through face to face visits, including preparation of personalized materials.
Prospect Development: Implements programs/activities to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the organization. Works with Executive Director to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward appropriate donors. Identifies potential planned giving prospects among assigned donors and partners. Updates donor records in CRM database following donor contacts.
Relationship Development: Develops ongoing relationships with donors. Accountable for cultivating relationships for individual fundraising, organizational fundraising or both as outlined below:
o Individuals: Cultivates relationships with individual donors personally
o Organizations: Preparation and implementation of grant writing strategies, with plan to engage foundation staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is highly desirable.
Minimum of 3 years’ sales and/or fundraising experience required. Proven experience and success in developing strategies for donor retention growth required.
Significant expertise with the area's funding community and knowledge of "best practices" in development highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
Impact:
Be part of a mission-driven organization that is changing lives and communities.
Leadership Opportunity:
Play a key role in shaping the future of Habitat for Humanity in our region.
Collaborative Environment:
Work with a dedicated team who are passionate about our mission.
How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to christine@sheridanhabitat.org
Habitat for Humanity is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us in building homes, communities, and hope. Together, we can make a world where everyone has a decent place to live!
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Position Summary:Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives? Do you have a talent for inspiring others to contribute to meaningful causes? Habitat for Humanity is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and visionary Development Director to lead our fundraising efforts and propel our mission forward.
As the Development Director, you will be a key member of our leadership team, responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive development strategy that drives growth and supports our ambitious goals. You will work closely with the Executive Director, staff, and volunteers to cultivate and steward donor relationships, build corporate partnerships, and secure major gifts. Your work will directly impact our ability to provide affordable housing solutions to families in need.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy: Develops and executes ongoing strategy for donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions as well as recapture from previous donors. Creates annual fundraising & donor management plan.
Fundraising: Manages donors and prospects with intent to form deep relationships. Responsible for minimum annual fundraising goal as specified in performance standards, including both renewable gifts and new incremental revenue. Personally solicits donors through face to face visits, including preparation of personalized materials.
Prospect Development: Implements programs/activities to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the organization. Works with Executive Director to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward appropriate donors. Identifies potential planned giving prospects among assigned donors and partners. Updates donor records in CRM database following donor contacts.
Relationship Development: Develops ongoing relationships with donors. Accountable for cultivating relationships for individual fundraising, organizational fundraising or both as outlined below:
o Individuals: Cultivates relationships with individual donors personally
o Organizations: Preparation and implementation of grant writing strategies, with plan to engage foundation staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is highly desirable.
Minimum of 3 years’ sales and/or fundraising experience required. Proven experience and success in developing strategies for donor retention growth required.
Significant expertise with the area's funding community and knowledge of "best practices" in development highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
Impact:
Be part of a mission-driven organization that is changing lives and communities.
Leadership Opportunity:
Play a key role in shaping the future of Habitat for Humanity in our region.
Collaborative Environment:
Work with a dedicated team who are passionate about our mission.
How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to christine@sheridanhabitat.org
Habitat for Humanity is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us in building homes, communities, and hope. Together, we can make a world where everyone has a decent place to live!
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