Director of Philanthropy

About Habitat for Humanity of Collin County

At Habitat for Humanity of Collin County, we believe every family deserves a place to call home. The Director of Philanthropy helps lead that mission forward - shaping advancement strategy, building lasting donor partnerships, and fueling the work of building homes, hope, and stability across our community.

Our work is central to a growing community need, and the organization is entering a period of meaningful growth.

Position Summary

Every home Habitat for Humanity of Collin County builds represents a family's fresh start — and fuels the next one. We're hiring a Director of Philanthropy to lead advancement strategy and grow the donor partnerships that make this work possible, at a moment when our community needs it most.

The Director of Philanthropy leads advancement strategy for Habitat for Humanity of Collin County and is personally accountable for the major gifts pipeline. The role carries a portfolio of individual and corporate donors, partners directly with the CEO on principal gift cultivation and solicitation, and sets strategy across the advancement team - including Grants & Impact, Communications & Engagement, Stewardship, and Volunteer Coordination. The position sits on the leadership team and reports to the CEO.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct reports: Manager of Grants & Impact, Manager of Communications & Engagement, Manager of Stewardship, Volunteer Coordinator

Leadership team: Member of the leadership team

Location: McKinney, Texas. In-office with flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Major Gifts Leadership

• Manage a personal portfolio of 100–125 qualified individual and corporate donors and prospects with a focus on five- and six-figure gifts.

• Execute moves management across the portfolio with CRM-based documentation and monthly pipeline reporting.

• Partner with the CEO on principal gift cultivation and solicitation.

• Lead capital and home sponsorship campaigns as they arise.

• Cultivate and grow corporate partnerships, including build-day sponsorships and employee giving programs.

Advancement Strategy & Team Leadership

• Set and lead advancement strategy across grants, communications, stewardship, and volunteer engagement.

• Lead grant writing strategy and oversee the grants pipeline in partnership with the Manager of Grants & Impact.

• Shape communications strategy across donor segments in partnership with the Manager of Communications & Engagement.

• Supervise the Manager of Grants & Impact, Manager of Communications & Engagement, Manager of Stewardship, and Volunteer Coordinator.

• Serve on the leadership team and contribute to organization-wide strategy.

• Own contributed revenue forecasting and monthly reporting to the CEO and Board.

• Support Board members in their fundraising roles, including preparation for asks and warm introductions.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of frontline fundraising experience with a documented major gifts portfolio.

• Close history in the $10K–$50K range and contribution to gifts of $100K or greater.

• Demonstrated moves management discipline with CRM-based pipeline documentation.

• Systems proficiency in tracking donors, gifts, and grants using tools such as GiveEffect, Instrumentl, or similar platforms.

• Grant writing and grant management experience, including proposal development and funder cultivation.

• Communications strategy experience across donor segments, including appeals, stewardship communications, and campaign messaging.

• Strong written communication and comfort with the in-person ask.

Preferred

• Familiarity with the DFW philanthropic community, including AFP Greater Dallas, Communities Foundation of Texas, or peer institutions.

• Experience with capital campaigns, home sponsorship models, or construction-adjacent fundraising.

• CFRE credential or progress toward it.

Work Environment & Travel

• Local travel required for donor meetings, site visits, and community events across Collin County and the broader DFW area.

• Occasional evening and weekend hours required for donor events, build days, and community engagements.

• Must be able to visit active construction sites, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $70,000-$85,000 with performance incentive based on major gifts revenue above baseline.

Benefits include health coverage, paid time off, retirement plan participation, and professional development support including AFP membership and CFRE preparation.

To Apply

Send a resume and a short cover letter describing a gift you personally helped close and what it taught you to sturner@habitatcctx.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Habitat for Humanity of Collin County is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.