Director of Annual Giving
Austin Habitat for Humanity, Austin, TX, United States
Director Of Annual Giving
The Austin Habitat for Humanity Director of Annual Giving exists to develop and strategize AHFH's annual activities that includes all fundraising as it relates to annual budgetary needs. This includes, but not limited to individual and community donors. The Director of Annual Giving will oversee corporate donor support and special events. Agency Expectations Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency Maintains a positive and respectful attitude Works in collaboration with supervisor to determine and carry out departmental oversight and organizational strategic goals Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management Duties and Responsibilities Identify, cultivate, solicit steward and retain qualified prospects and donors. Manage a portfolio of donor relationships and apply a moves management approach to the portfolio with a custom cultivation strategy for each donor. Set and maintain success metrics as it pertains to donor cultivation and solicitation. Oversee developing revenue goals for annual giving and corporate support Oversee corporate support budget goals and strategy, managing community partnership coordinator duties. Oversee annual special events, goals and strategy; managing development and events manager. Oversee event strategy, including fundraising events and sponsor recognition events. Manage and execute annual giving campaigns such as Women Build Network, Amplify Austin and Giving Tuesday. Oversee and strategize affinity builds to meet fundraising and volunteer needs. Oversee and strategize for entry level donation process which includes volunteers, event attendees, and monthly donor program. Strategically engage board members, organization executives and current donors in peer prospect identification, visits and closings. Routinely network with corporate executives and interact with high-net worth individuals for the purpose of cultivating personal relationships and developing personal giving. Demonstrate a keen sense of curiosity for donors seeking to "crack the code" of what compels each donor to give substantially by asking the right questions and able to personally adapt as needed to meet the needs of donors. Report progress of donor caseload on a regular basis. Meet or exceed budget goals. Participate in AHFH public speaking opportunities Attend regular planning meetings with CDO to coordinate regular meetings for oversight of direct reports. Attend AHFH meetings as required by position. Other duties as assigned Minimum Experience/Education Requirements History of successful donor cultivation and stewardship Excellent oral and written communication skills Supervisory and project management experience Strong interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills; ability to set priorities Ability to work independently and in a team environment Strong computer skills, including database management (Raiser's Edge) 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or sales Working knowledge of non-profit organizations and fund development Bachelor's degree in a related field Preferred Experience Requirements Must be detail-oriented and able to focus on task completion Effective public speaker Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel & PowerPoint Experience with major gift fundraising Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Experience and interest in affordable housing Program impact measurement Experience creating and overseeing budgets Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The Austin Habitat for Humanity Director of Annual Giving exists to develop and strategize AHFH's annual activities that includes all fundraising as it relates to annual budgetary needs. This includes, but not limited to individual and community donors. The Director of Annual Giving will oversee corporate donor support and special events. Agency Expectations Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency Maintains a positive and respectful attitude Works in collaboration with supervisor to determine and carry out departmental oversight and organizational strategic goals Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management Duties and Responsibilities Identify, cultivate, solicit steward and retain qualified prospects and donors. Manage a portfolio of donor relationships and apply a moves management approach to the portfolio with a custom cultivation strategy for each donor. Set and maintain success metrics as it pertains to donor cultivation and solicitation. Oversee developing revenue goals for annual giving and corporate support Oversee corporate support budget goals and strategy, managing community partnership coordinator duties. Oversee annual special events, goals and strategy; managing development and events manager. Oversee event strategy, including fundraising events and sponsor recognition events. Manage and execute annual giving campaigns such as Women Build Network, Amplify Austin and Giving Tuesday. Oversee and strategize affinity builds to meet fundraising and volunteer needs. Oversee and strategize for entry level donation process which includes volunteers, event attendees, and monthly donor program. Strategically engage board members, organization executives and current donors in peer prospect identification, visits and closings. Routinely network with corporate executives and interact with high-net worth individuals for the purpose of cultivating personal relationships and developing personal giving. Demonstrate a keen sense of curiosity for donors seeking to "crack the code" of what compels each donor to give substantially by asking the right questions and able to personally adapt as needed to meet the needs of donors. Report progress of donor caseload on a regular basis. Meet or exceed budget goals. Participate in AHFH public speaking opportunities Attend regular planning meetings with CDO to coordinate regular meetings for oversight of direct reports. Attend AHFH meetings as required by position. Other duties as assigned Minimum Experience/Education Requirements History of successful donor cultivation and stewardship Excellent oral and written communication skills Supervisory and project management experience Strong interpersonal skills Strong organizational skills; ability to set priorities Ability to work independently and in a team environment Strong computer skills, including database management (Raiser's Edge) 5-7 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or sales Working knowledge of non-profit organizations and fund development Bachelor's degree in a related field Preferred Experience Requirements Must be detail-oriented and able to focus on task completion Effective public speaker Strong skills in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel & PowerPoint Experience with major gift fundraising Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) Experience and interest in affordable housing Program impact measurement Experience creating and overseeing budgets Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.