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POSITION TITLE:   Development Director

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REPORTS TO:       Executive Director

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SUMMARY:   The Development Director is responsible for implementing and coordinating a comprehensive marketing strategy that will result in greater exposure for HFHSWA and increase fundraising opportunities. Initiatives include managing and scheduling direct appeals, planning special fundraising events, identifying funding resources and raising awareness of philanthropic opportunities.  The Development Director will maintain,

coordinate and assist with the preparation of printed publications, web-based

and broadcast communications designed to increase public

awareness and maintain a favorable public

image of HFHSWA.

​Specific Duties:​​

  • Cultivate giving programs.  Process donations in donor management system and properly thank donors.

  • Prepare reports and insure compliance with donor requirements.

  • Develop a broad program of outreach to churches, businesses, clubs and implement the programs through presentations, personal contacts and publicity.

  • Identify and apply for new sources of funding through grant opportunities.

  • Maintain photos, archived publications, and promotional materials.

  • Maintain website, and on-line public awareness of program and ReStore, updating new events and information regularly to attract potential donors and volunteers.

  • Publish quarterly e-newsletters and similar standardized materials to increase awareness.

  • Work with ReStore on all Marketing and Public Relations efforts. 

  • Assist in proposal and grant writing

 

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Responsibility and Authority:​​

  • Assist with developing, implementing, and coordinating a comprehensive marketing strategy that will result in greater exposure for HFHSWA and increased fundraising opportunities.

  • Create and maintain a positive and professional image of HFHSWA.

  • Direct and implement special events and produce annual fundraising events.

  • Assist with developing, implementing, and coordinating a year-round calendar for marketing and fundraising activities.

  • Establish good working relationships with media representatives.

  • Develop, prepare and coordinate the layout of various written communications such as press releases, brochures, bulletins and newsletters.

  • Assist with the development of media goals and communication plans for HFHSWA.

  • Oversee and manage the content of the HFHSWA web-site and all social media platforms.

  • Coordinate the scheduling of groups and volunteers

  • Maintain volunteer records, statistics, and volunteer database

  • Schedule and implement special event planning, manage special projects, and develop effective and targeted solicitations with involvement by and support from staff and Board members.

  • Assist with developing and implementing strategies for instituting and maintaining major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaign programs.

  • Other duties as assigned

  • Above all, ensure the mission of Habitat for Humanity is carried out to its fullest.

Skills Levels:​

  • A commitment to the team concept and ability to deal effectively and professionally with volunteers, community and staff.

  • Strength in organization, operational planning and forecasting, oral and written communication and attention to detail.

  • Demonstrated successful grant writing abilities.

  • Demonstrated successful social media abilities.

  • Demonstrated computer skills: Microsoft Suite, web and other software as applicable.

Relationships

Internal:   Key organizational staff.
External:  Other agencies in similar fields of service.

Hours and Benefits:

Full Time- Salary will commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Habitat For Humanity of Southwest Alabama., (HFHSWA) is an equal employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, age, national origin, disability, national origin,  veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Employment Opportunity 

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