Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley ("Habitat RFV") has been partnering with local families for over 25 years to help them build a safe and secure place they can call home. Providing a hand-up, not a handout, is at the core of Habitat’s mission. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside our staff and volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Position Summary:
The Development Coordinator works closely with the President, Major Gifts Officer and Board of Directors to raise funds necessary to fulfill the mission of Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley. This role solicits, cultivates, and nurtures community and financial support for the Organization with a primary focus on Corporations, Civic Groups, Foundations, Faith-based and Governmental Entities to broaden and strengthen relationships. This position serves as a member of the Organization’s Leadership Team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PERFORMANCE AREAS -
- Upholds the mission, vision, and values of HFH-RFV, leading with integrity, a high level of excellence, a passion for the community, and inspiration to better the lives of others.
- Plans, implements and manages the strategic pillar of Strong Community and Donor Relationships
- Department; Creates the annual department budget and long-term strategic development and communications plans.
- Supports the growth, development, and successful execution of a comprehensive major giving program, which includes, but is not limited to, funding of homes, Capital Campaigns and other special funding of projects that align with our strategic plan.
- Develop annual revenue goals; diversify and increase the organizational budget through a comprehensive development strategy that includes foundation and individual donors (major donors, smaller-level donors, Builder’s Club, etc.) as well as other appropriate sources.
- Establishes and implements an annual calendar of fundraising and communications activities.
- Supports the writing of funding proposals, direct mail letters, special event materials, and other fundraising support documentation.
- Attend Board and committee meetings as requested.
- Be an Ambassador for Habitat’s mission by supporting our efforts to establish and maintain extraordinary relationships with donors and donor groups.
- Community outreach and attending various Habitat functions and/or events are required.
- Secure sponsors for fundraising events, support specialty builds, and corporate-sponsored builds with the Volunteer Coordinator.
- Provide oversight of all details of internal and external special events and the communication that supports it.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with all donors/donor groups, board members, and staff.
- Support consistent personal contacts by the Fundraising Team with current donors, prospects, committee members, and face-to-face visits monthly.
- Personally maintain a donor portfolio for the Organization of donors and prospects.
- Work with the President, Executive Director, and Major Gifts Officer to cultivate and secure major gifts, planned giving, and major sponsors for Habitat.
- Assist the Executive Director to create and submit necessary grant reports.
- Oversee the development of third-party events to produce additional outreach and revenue without major expenses or staff time.
- Works with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy in tracking and reconciliation.
- Oversees the stewardship, gift accounting, and reporting functions, ensuring that all donors receive personal and timely acknowledgment of their gifts as identified in the stewardship plan.
- Oversees the management of donor databases.
- Serve as a valuable member of the leadership team.
- Other duties may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Detail-oriented, can effectively oversee various tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and maintain accuracy.
- Demonstrate excellent oral communication, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle and defuse challenging situations with tact.
- Enjoy working with diverse backgrounds, age and skill levels.
- Enthusiastic, professional, positive, motivating, inspiring, mission-driven personality.
- Training or experience in public relations, fundraising, or outside sales
- Operation of office equipment and knowledge of basic computer applications such as, Google Drive, Google Sheets, Giveffect, Smart Sheets, MS Office, and donor databases.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with the public, co-workers, and board of directors.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment, manage time effectively, and work with minimum of supervision.
- Committed to promoting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging culture.
- Strong self-starter with excellent prioritization and time management skills.
- Ability and willingness to be flexible in work hours and schedule to meet the needs of the organization.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years experience in sales, marketing, resource development, public relations, management, fundraising or board management;
- Demonstrating competency in comprehensive development program, community relations and communications/marketing.
- Knowledge of fundraising, including development planning, annual giving and major gift cultivation and solicitation.
- Knowledge of communications planning, social media, and public relations.
- Excellent interpersonal, management, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of budget development, administration, and staff management.
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Business or related field, MA in related field preferred
- CFRE preferred
- CNE & CNP preferred
PHYSICAL CONTEXT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to see, read documents, and use a computer
- Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with team members, partner homebuyers, volunteers, and the general public
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to move about the work area, at job sites, and at community events
- Must be able to type and use equipment and electronic devices
- Must be able to occasionally climb, stoop, or kneel to file documents and remove supplies or other items from the storage room.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,173.00 - $52,154.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Glenwood Springs, CO 81601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person