Development Director is responsible for creating and overseeing a comprehensive development program, securing major gifts from new and existing individual donors, cultivating existing and potential board members, event planning and oversight, and managing the development staff. While the Director’s individual focus will be on activating the Board, growing major gifts, and managing the Executive Director’s fundraising strategies, the development director will also oversee the development staff’s efforts to grow revenue in all development functions.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Fundraising (60%): Achieve annual fundraising goals ($2.3 million in FY 2018) and maintain ultimate responsibility for year-over-year increases in all contributed revenue-generating activities, including gifts through individual solicitation, foundation and corporate relations, and annual fund tactics.
- Marketing (20%): Drive Habitat Chicago's marketing efforts, ensuring consistent, clear, and current branding and messaging across all platforms.
- Management & Communication (10%): Hire, manage and mentor development staff, prioritizing work and offering direction and support that ensures both effective results and engaged employees.
- Planning & Measurement (10%): Direct and evaluate the effectiveness of all fundraising programs, utilizing established metrics and reporting tools.
- Teamwork: Help grow the affiliate through collaboration, leadership and vision.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree
Skills/Experience:
- The successful candidate will be a goal-oriented personality who is resilient and creative when faced with shifting challenges and opportunities.
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, or similar work required.
- At least 3 years in a leadership position. S/he will be motivated by Habitat’s mission and love making those around her/him successful.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Salaried position ranging from $92,000-96,000, depending on experience. 30+ vacation/sick/personal days per year. 90% employer paid health insurance; access to dental, vision and 401k plans.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Dec 18 2017
Active Until:
Jan 17 2018
Hiring Organization:
Habitat for Humanity International
industry:
Nonprofit