Habitat for Humanity International
Director Development
Habitat for Humanity International, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Posting Description
The Director of Development is a key leadership position responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies to support Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity's mission. This role requires a dynamic fundraising professional who can cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community stakeholders while managing the overall development operations.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Revenue Generation
Develop and execute annual fundraising plan to meet or exceed revenue goals of at least $1,000,000
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individual donors ($5,000+)
Identify and secure corporate sponsorships and partnerships
Research and write grant proposals to foundations and government entities
Oversee annual giving campaigns, including direct mail and digital fundraising
Plan and execute special fundraising events (galas, home dedications, etc.)
Donor Relations & Stewardship
Build and maintain a portfolio of major donor prospects and current supporters
Develop personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies for key donors
Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgment and recognition
Create opportunities for donor engagement, including site visits and volunteer events
Ensure accurate donor records are maintained in fundraising database
Strategic Planning & Leadership
Collaborate with Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising goals and strategies
Provide regular reports on fundraising progress and metrics to leadership and Board
Serve as staff liaison to the Development Committee of the Board
Work with program staff to identify funding needs and opportunities
Stay current on fundraising best practices and local philanthropic trends
Marketing & Communications
Oversee development of fundraising materials, including case statements and impact reports
Collaborate with communications team on donor newsletters and social media content
Tell compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of homeownership on families
Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities
Team Management
Supervise development staff and/or coordinate with volunteers as needed
Manage development budget and ensure cost‑effective fundraising practices
Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and ethical standards
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with donor database management (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar)
Strong relationship‑building and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor cultivation cycles, and best practices
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred:
Experience in affordable housing, community development, or similar mission‑driven work
Knowledge of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico philanthropic community
Grant writing experience with demonstrated successCFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or willingness to pursue certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills valued
Competencies
Strategic thinking and planning
Results‑oriented with strong attention to detail
Self‑motivated with ability to work independently
Collaborative team player
Cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Passion for Habitat for Humanity's mission
Location & Work Environment
This position is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Creative and collaborative work environment
Meaningful work making a tangible difference in our community
Support with relocation is considered
To Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@santafehabitat.org. In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in this position and what you would bring to Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity.
About Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work. HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Revenue Generation
Develop and execute annual fundraising plan to meet or exceed revenue goals of at least $1,000,000
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individual donors ($5,000+)
Identify and secure corporate sponsorships and partnerships
Research and write grant proposals to foundations and government entities
Oversee annual giving campaigns, including direct mail and digital fundraising
Plan and execute special fundraising events (galas, home dedications, etc.)
Donor Relations & Stewardship
Build and maintain a portfolio of major donor prospects and current supporters
Develop personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies for key donors
Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgment and recognition
Create opportunities for donor engagement, including site visits and volunteer events
Ensure accurate donor records are maintained in fundraising database
Strategic Planning & Leadership
Collaborate with Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising goals and strategies
Provide regular reports on fundraising progress and metrics to leadership and Board
Serve as staff liaison to the Development Committee of the Board
Work with program staff to identify funding needs and opportunities
Stay current on fundraising best practices and local philanthropic trends
Marketing & Communications
Oversee development of fundraising materials, including case statements and impact reports
Collaborate with communications team on donor newsletters and social media content
Tell compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of homeownership on families
Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities
Team Management
Supervise development staff and/or coordinate with volunteers as needed
Manage development budget and ensure cost‑effective fundraising practices
Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and ethical standards
Qualifications Required:
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with donor database management (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar)
Strong relationship‑building and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor cultivation cycles, and best practices
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred:
Experience in affordable housing, community development, or similar mission‑driven work
Knowledge of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico philanthropic community
Grant writing experience with demonstrated successCFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or willingness to pursue certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills valued
Competencies
Strategic thinking and planning
Results‑oriented with strong attention to detail
Self‑motivated with ability to work independently
Collaborative team player
Cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Passion for Habitat for Humanity's mission
Location & Work Environment
This position is based in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Creative and collaborative work environment
Meaningful work making a tangible difference in our community
Support with relocation is considered
To Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@santafehabitat.org. In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in this position and what you would bring to Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity.
About Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work. HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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