Head of Development, Humanities

Director of DevelopmentHabitat For Humanity of the St. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Development to lead development team which includes fundraising, resource development, communications, government advocacy, community and volunteer engagement, and public relations team. The Director of Development will be responsible for managing all programs, personnel, and ongoing performance related to these areas.Create and execute a comprehensive $1.7+ million plan to achieve annual fundraising and community engagement goals in support of the organization's strategic plan and to ensure steady growth and sustainability over the next 3-5 years.Unrestricted Fundraising· Create and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for individual giving, major donor cultivation, legacy donors, community funders and corporate engagement.· Oversee and maintain a comprehensive database/CRM of donors, volunteers, and supporters.· Cultivate and steward relationships with a diverse group of donors, sponsors, and community partners.· Set and meet goals for individual, corporate, faith, foundation, and community donations.· Lead the planning and execution of special events and campaigns to raise awareness and funds.· Oversee the stewardship, gift accounting and reporting functions ensuring that all donors receive personal and timely acknowledgement of their gift.· Develop and implement plans for direct donor mailings, appeal letters, newsletters, and other outreach to solicit funding support for affiliate activity.Restricted Fundraising· Manage a robust and growing grant portfolio including large government grant contracts.· Research, identify, and pursue additional grant sources.· Management and tracking of all grant reporting and compliance.· Oversee grant writing process for timely grant submissions.· Steward information, data, and stories to write and submit grantsCommunications and Marketing· Manage the communications strategy, including media relations, social media and website content.· Oversee the creation of all communications and marketing materials to ensure a consistent, inclusive and accessible message and look that builds the case for support.· Ensure marketing appeals to a diverse audiences and abilities including Spanish language publications.Staff Management· Motivate, supervise, evaluate, and mentor the development staff team and create a supportive, collaborative, productive work environment.· Actively participate in organization wide leadership and strategic planning.Advocacy· Manage the advocacy efforts of Habitat for Humanity's mission of creating affordable homeownership opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels.· Monitor issues that will have future impacts on the construction of affordable housing and position Habitat as a key stakeholder in guiding those decisions.· Develop strategy with the Executive Director on individual issues at local, state and federal levels.· As an informed advocate for Habitat and affordable homeownership, serve as one of the key spokespeople for the organization.Volunteer and Community Engagement· Represent Habitat at community events and various Habitat functions.· Oversee the creation and maintenance of diverse community partnerships.· Oversee the volunteer program for construction, ReStore and office volunteers including recruitment, training, tracking and acknowledgment.· Assure policies, practices and procedures for volunteers are consistent with Habitat international, state, and local laws including Habitat for Humanity safeguarding standards.· Identify and engage communities representing diverse demographic backgrounds including race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ability and age for the success of the affiliates goals in building the Beloved Community.Financial and Compliance Responsibilities· Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards related to fundraising and development activities.· Work with the finance department to ensure accuracy in tracking and reconciliation of financial reports, donor gifts and grant funding receipt.· Assist in the development of the annual budget through projected income and development expenses.Education and Experience Required· Passion for building affordable homeownership opportunities.· Bachelor's degree in related field or substantial equivalent experience.· Creative fundraiser with at least 5 years' experience and a proven track record in a full range of fundraising activities.· Integrity and transparency, ability to treat colleagues, donors, volunteers, community members, homeowners and homebuyers with respect while maintaining confidentiality.· Exceptional planning and prioritization skills to set and meet deadlines.· Flexible and adaptable work style with the ability to work some nights and weekends, manage competing demands and work independently.· Competency with computer programs such as CRMs and Microsoft suite products· Understanding of the relationship of housing insecurity, historic discrimination, and systemic unjust housing framework in the United States.Preferred Qualifications· Bilingual in English and Spanish· Master's degree in related field· Prior non-profit experience· Prior volunteer experience with Habitat for HumanityIf you feel you are qualified and wish to apply for this position:org Please include "Development Director" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.Vrain Valley visit Paid holidays (10 per year, including two floating holidays; schedule varies by department)· Accrual of Personal/Sick Time at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours per year)· Accrual of paid vacation time, increasing with years of service (10 days/year for 0–2 years, 15 days/year for 2–4 years, 20 days/year for 5+ years)· Paid volunteer time (8 hours per year to serve at 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with rollover up to 16 hours)· Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employer contributes to premiums; eligibility begins after 60 days)· Employer-paid life insurance, with options for supplemental and dependent coverage· Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance· 401(k) retirement plan with automatic enrollment, immediate vesting, and employer match (100% on first 3% of wages, 50% on next 2%)· Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses· Accident insurance (on and off the job)· Downpayment Assistance Program for home purchase (after 1 year of employment and meeting income requirements)· Paid parental leave (2 weeks, in addition to PTO, after 1 year of employment)· Paid bereavement leave (up to 3 days per occurrence)· Paid jury duty leave (up to $50 per day for the first three days, as per state law)· Coverage under workers' compensation insurance as required by law· Eligibility for short-term leave and Colorado FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) program, if qualifying circumstances are