Senior Director of Development

The role

The Senior Director of Development serves as the chief strategist for fundraising and donor engagement. This person will lead a team of five to execute strategic planning for individual giving, corporate partnerships, grant writing, and special events.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to align fundraising strategy with organizational priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of five.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive annual development plan.
• Design and lead a major gifts program.
• Lead grant strategy and execution, including research, preparation, and compliance.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with individual, corporate, private, and foundation funders.
• Develop strategies to increase in-kind donations through corporate and manufacturer partnerships.
• Implement advocacy strategies to raise awareness of housing issues.
• Support and lead fundraising and friend-raising events.
• Provide strategic oversight of volunteer engagement and community partnerships.

Required qualifications

• At least 7 years of progressively significant, relevant experience in fundraising.
• Track record of building individual and major gift programs and closing major gifts of over $10,000 on a regular basis.
• Expertise in securing significant foundation and government grants.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and encourage fundraising on nonprofit boards.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with funders, board members, and stakeholders.
• Comprehensive staff management skills, including experience building, mentoring, and coaching a team.
• In-depth and current knowledge of fundraising practices and procedures.
• Strong understanding of donor management systems such as Charityproud and Raiser’s Edge.
• Skilled in collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experience levels.
• Experience in producing successful and meaningful special events.
• Self-motivated and confident, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Desire to work as part of a team and willingness to promote the principles and views of Habitat for Humanity.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental & vision)
• Critical illness and AD&D insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Generous 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• PTO and sick time
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Employee discount on ReStore purchases
• Other benefits

About the company

San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGVHFH) was founded in 1990 to eliminate substandard housing. They help families build or repair homes through donations, ReStore shopping, volunteering, and advocacy.