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Habitat for Humanity International

Development Director

buffalo, NY

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About this opportunity

Habitat for Humanity International lists this Development Director opportunity in buffalo, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Description

The Development Director will support Habitat for Humanity Buffalo in fulfilling its mission and meeting development goals by acting as the operational leader of fundraising and communications for the organization. This position will be responsible for executing the organization’s fundraising strategy, managing donor systems and overseeing integrated campaigns that drive revenue growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic execution

Translate organizational fundraising strategy into an annual development plan

Align fundraising initiatives with communications and programmatic priorities

Support implementation of multi-year revenue goals

Fundraising & revenue management

Lead annual fund efforts, including amplification of Habitat for Humanity International campaigns

Develop and manage mid-level donor portfolio ($1,000–$24,999)

Oversee monthly giving program growth and retention

Create and implement peer-to-peer and community fundraising models tied to build-site engagement

Develop and manage a robust events revenue strategy, including partnerships with Habitat Young Professionals (HYP)

Corporate & sponsorship development

Manage house sponsorship program

Cultivate and steward corporate relationships

Identify opportunities for long-term corporate engagement

Operations & management

Supervise two direct reports

Oversee CRM strategy, data integrity, and policy/procedure development

Manage development and communications budget

Coordinate integrated fundraising campaigns (direct mail, digital, events)

Track KPIs and report performance to the CEDO

Additional Responsibilities

Attend internal staff meetings and trainings as required/necessary

Oversee volunteers who support this role

Remain knowledgeable about Habitat for Humanity International programs, practices and trainings; utilize appropriate resources and participate trainings as appropriate/necessary

Follow and enforce Habitat Buffalo safety protocols

Appropriately document company spending (must be approved by manager in advance)

Attend relevant trainings, local and/or out of state, as required by the CEDO

Promote a positive work atmosphere

Is committed to demonstrating Habitat Buffalo’s core values

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 7-10 years of applicable work experience

Data management experience (Salesforce preferred)

Flexible schedule conducive to special events, campaigns, trainings, etc.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated written skills

Experience managing volunteers and staff

Experience managing sponsorship contracts

Excellent organizational and time management skills, attention to detail

Works well both independently and in a team setting

Responsible self-starter with team-orientation

Valid driver’s license

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Worksite address

buffalo, NY, 14266, US

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