Director of Annual Giving

Austin Habitat for Humanity•Austin, TX

3d•$78,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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