Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Development Director to join our team. As the Development Director, you will play a crucial role in managing and implementing fundraising strategies to support our organization's mission. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and has a strong background in fundraising and relationship management.

Plan, lead, coordinate, understand all aspects of fund development along with conducting a highly successful giving program for Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity (GMHFH). Key responsibilities are to be result driven, mission focused on increasing resources, support, and with a high level of oversight on revenue. Provide leadership and direction for all fundraising initiatives including ‘annual fund’ implementation, major gifts program, (financial and gift in kind), planned giving, grant writing, special events, direct mail, and sponsorships. Continued relationships with current donors, major gift giving, and look to seek new revenue sources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· As a member of the leadership team, work with CEO, Board of Directors and staff to design and implement a comprehensive annual resource development plan that fulfills both short and long-range goals identified in the Strategic Plan

· Oversee, implement, and monitor ‘annual fund’ process. As a part of the ‘annual fund’ implementation, lead and coordinate.

· Work with CEO to cultivate donors and oversee, develop and implement a high-level major gifts program.

· Research new opportunities/increased funding avenues for affiliate.

· Ensure strong relationships with all donors, though stewardship cultivation, solicitation and stewardship programs.

· Analyze and oversee donor data for accuracy and effective gift strategies.

· Oversee all grant proposals for the affiliate; includes grants submitted to foundations, national and local organizations and businesses as well as individuals.

· Provide financial oversight including cash flow and reporting for all grants awarded to GMHFH.

· Develop fundraising policies, practices and procedures

· Supervise and oversee work of Resource Development Specialist and contract grant writer(s).

· Participate in Community Engagement Committee. Create RD committee as needed.

Position Qualifications and Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred in marketing, public relations, sales or related field.

Experience: Three to five years’ experience in not-for-profit fund development including fundraising, grant writing and donor relations. Prefer financial experience overseeing grant writing and reporting.

Skills:

· Excellent organization skills

· Ability to self-manage and supervise the work of others

· Strong commitment to work collaboratively with GMHFH staff members, Board of Directors, and community leaders

· Excellent oral and written communication skills including speech writing and public speaking.

· Strong financial acumen with proficiency in spreadsheet applications

· Analytical and problem solving skills

· Excellent active listening skills, and ability to clearly articulate the alignment of organization mission with a donor’s philanthropic intent

· Strong desire to improve living conditions of low-income families in Greater Muncie, Indiana community

The above job description and statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the incumbent in this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this position. Management of Greater Muncie, Indiana Habitat for Humanity reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

Greater Muncie, Indiana Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $43,500.00 - $51,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Muncie, IN 47302: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person