Development Director
Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry, Bluffton, SC, United States
The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry’s broad fundraising program and will organize and execute annual campaigns, grants, major gifts, digital campaigns, special events, planned giving, and capital campaigns.
This position involves cross-functional team collaboration and interfaces with donors, funders, volunteers, board members, beneficiaries, local businesses and community partners. Based in Bluffton, South Carolina, this full-time, exempt position may require occasional work evenings or weekends, as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive and inclusive fundraising strategies based on best practice, proven trends and measurable results
Lead, manage, and execute all annual appeals (direct mail, digital, and year-end campaigns), including strategy, messaging, segmentation, and performance analysis
Grow annual and major gifts programs by leveraging constituent database records and maintaining a high level of development activity that results in funding and in the identification of new prospects each year
Oversee grants including prospect research, relationship building, proposal writing and reporting
Work closely with church partners, creating marketing assets, supporting fundraising activities, speaking at church services, and planning and supervising volunteer engagement activities and events
Manage the Marketing and Special Events Specialists position.
Oversee a progressive communications and solicitations program to expand community awareness and reach donors and prospects, creating copy and graphic content for monthly e-newsletters, website, social media channels, print materials, direct mail and digitally optimized fundraising appeals
Assist Marketing and Special Events Specialist with the planning and execution of special events, including the Golf Tournament and Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning
Serve as primary administrator of the CRM database, overseeing all fundraising and volunteer modules, ensuring data integrity, gift processing accuracy, donor segmentation, reporting, and system optimization
Utilize CRM data to drive strategy, including donor analytics, forecasting, and pipeline development
Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about Habitat with the community
Prepare and present monthly development reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, including performance metrics, pipeline updates, and strategic insights
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct at all times
Perform other related duties as requested in line within the parameters of fund development.
Qualifications
Passion for Habitat’s mission, principles, and vision
Minimum three years of experience in development, marketing, communications, or related field
Minimum of two years of staff management
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, Business, Communication or a related discipline highly desired
Knowledgeable of fundraising best practices, ethical standards, and current development and philanthropic trends
Demonstrated strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Squarespace, as well as donor management systems (Bloomerang), project management software, social media and survey platforms
Experience managing and optimizing a CRM system, including reporting, segmentation, and cross-functional use (fundraising and volunteer coordination)
Self-motivated, goal driven and emotionally intelligent
Organized, detail oriented and able to exhibit follow-through on tasks and goals
A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, and to manage multiple priorities and competing demands, and to meet deadlines
Work effectively and positively with manager, staff, board members, donors, funders, volunteers, businesses and community partners
Capacity to build external relationships and execute face-to-face solicitations in support of organization’s mission
Strong analytical and financial analysis skills
Ability to work flexible hours as necessary, including weekends and evenings as needed
Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability
Respect, value, and contribute to Habitat’s commitment to inclusiveness and diversity
Benefits
Salary range: $75,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience
Health Care Plan (Medical and Voluntary Dental & Vision)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
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This position involves cross-functional team collaboration and interfaces with donors, funders, volunteers, board members, beneficiaries, local businesses and community partners. Based in Bluffton, South Carolina, this full-time, exempt position may require occasional work evenings or weekends, as needed.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive and inclusive fundraising strategies based on best practice, proven trends and measurable results
Lead, manage, and execute all annual appeals (direct mail, digital, and year-end campaigns), including strategy, messaging, segmentation, and performance analysis
Grow annual and major gifts programs by leveraging constituent database records and maintaining a high level of development activity that results in funding and in the identification of new prospects each year
Oversee grants including prospect research, relationship building, proposal writing and reporting
Work closely with church partners, creating marketing assets, supporting fundraising activities, speaking at church services, and planning and supervising volunteer engagement activities and events
Manage the Marketing and Special Events Specialists position.
Oversee a progressive communications and solicitations program to expand community awareness and reach donors and prospects, creating copy and graphic content for monthly e-newsletters, website, social media channels, print materials, direct mail and digitally optimized fundraising appeals
Assist Marketing and Special Events Specialist with the planning and execution of special events, including the Golf Tournament and Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning
Serve as primary administrator of the CRM database, overseeing all fundraising and volunteer modules, ensuring data integrity, gift processing accuracy, donor segmentation, reporting, and system optimization
Utilize CRM data to drive strategy, including donor analytics, forecasting, and pipeline development
Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about Habitat with the community
Prepare and present monthly development reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, including performance metrics, pipeline updates, and strategic insights
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct at all times
Perform other related duties as requested in line within the parameters of fund development.
Qualifications
Passion for Habitat’s mission, principles, and vision
Minimum three years of experience in development, marketing, communications, or related field
Minimum of two years of staff management
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, Business, Communication or a related discipline highly desired
Knowledgeable of fundraising best practices, ethical standards, and current development and philanthropic trends
Demonstrated strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Squarespace, as well as donor management systems (Bloomerang), project management software, social media and survey platforms
Experience managing and optimizing a CRM system, including reporting, segmentation, and cross-functional use (fundraising and volunteer coordination)
Self-motivated, goal driven and emotionally intelligent
Organized, detail oriented and able to exhibit follow-through on tasks and goals
A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, and to manage multiple priorities and competing demands, and to meet deadlines
Work effectively and positively with manager, staff, board members, donors, funders, volunteers, businesses and community partners
Capacity to build external relationships and execute face-to-face solicitations in support of organization’s mission
Strong analytical and financial analysis skills
Ability to work flexible hours as necessary, including weekends and evenings as needed
Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability
Respect, value, and contribute to Habitat’s commitment to inclusiveness and diversity
Benefits
Salary range: $75,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on experience
Health Care Plan (Medical and Voluntary Dental & Vision)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
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