Sponsor Relations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Sponsor Relations Manager

Reports to: Assistant Development Director

Type: Exempt

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 DOE

About Houston Habitat for Humanity:

Committed to a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Houston Habitat for Humanity’s work includes new home construction, home rehabilitation and disaster repair, infrastructure development for new communities, neighborhood revitalization and guiding Houston families to become homeowners. Houston Habitat has built more than 1,200 homes in 12 Houston neighborhoods, including the Fifth Ward, Clinton Park, Settegast, Sunnyside, and Carverdale. In addition to building, the organization has also repaired homes throughout Houston due to natural disasters; since Hurricane Harvey Houston Habitat has repaired more than 700 homes for families who are without resources to make repairs.

The values that underpin and shape our work and approach are:

• Respect . Be open, transparent, and inclusive. Listen without judgment. Treat others as they desire to be treated—value differences.
• Accountability . Honor commitments or communicate if you cannot do so. Own your words, actions, and results.
• Effective Communication . Communicate with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Practice active listening—listen to understand, not to respond. Ask clarifying questions to gain and confirm understanding. Create a space where it is safe to speak.
• Mission Driven . Be intentional in using knowledge, expertise, and influence to advocate for and advance the mission.
• Entrepreneurial Attitude . Be a lifelong learner open to personal and professional development. Seek continuous improvement and transformative change, embracing innovation, strategic thinking, and agile execution.
• Leadership Mindset . Be courageous. Serve first, empowering and uplifting others while demonstrating compassion and support. Create a joyful environment.

Position Summary

The Sponsor Relations Manager creates, manages and implements fundraising strategies focused on support from corporations and organizations. This key member of the development team works to maintain existing donors and build new relationships with corporations and organizations to raise additional revenue while effectively stewarding existing partnerships.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage donor relationships with corporations and organizations that support Houston Habitat
• Identify, solicit, cultivate and grow contributions from a portfolio of new and existing donors to meet annual fundraising goals
• Work collaboratively with donors and staff on build site volunteering, home dedications and other events
• Effectively communicate the Houston Habitat story, mission and needs, verbally and inwriting
• Collaborate with the Development team and other staff members to identify and enhance fundraising opportunities
• Represent Houston Habitat at internal and external community and professional events
• In consultation with the Assistant Development Director, annually establish personal goals, objectives, and strategies for fundraising, and regularly assess progress toward goals
• Maintain complete and accurate records on the network and in the donor database
• Work with the donor services specialist to ensure that all sponsor monetary donations and/or in-kind commitments are properly documented and paid
• Complete other duties and activities as assigned.

Requirements:

• 2 - 3 years nonprofit, fundraising, and/or sales experience;
• Established fundraising success and achievement of institutional goals
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal including the ability to create and/or deliver compelling donor correspondence, proposals, presentations, and related materials
• Must have the ability to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines
• •Proficient in Microsoft Office and in computer-based information systems
• The ability to work independently and as a team
• The ability to adapt quickly to changing environments
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred
• The ability to perform essential functions of job; reasonable accommodation available
• The ability to perform in an office setting and outdoors (heat, humidity, rain, and cold)
• Some evening and weekend work may be required

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Houston Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer