Development Manager - Special Events

Position Term & Schedule

The Development Program Manager is a full-time (40 hours per week), salary, exempt position starting immediately. The position is fully remote with in-person meetings and events with donors, staff, volunteers, and board members. The normal work schedule is from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with some meetings and events occurring during the evenings and weekends. The Development Program Manager will report to the Director of Grants, Corporate & Faith Giving – Leah Tessman, and the Director of Individual Giving & Annual Fund – Alison Oumedian.

Position Description

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley seeks a dynamic Development Program Manager who has five years or more of development or relevant experience with a history of increasing responsibility and success. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong administrative and organizational skills, superb attention to detail and deadlines, a strong ability to track and prioritize tasks, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate is motivated, energetic, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment as a member of a growing team. The Development Project Manager will be responsible for a wide range of development duties, including working directly with donors, planning and executing special events, asking for and securing sponsorships and donations, coordinating and executing committee meetings and specialty fundraising build initiatives, which include volunteer coordination, gift management, and donor relations. This role is an integral member of the development staff, working closely with the development team and other key members of our staff.

Key Responsibilities

The Development Program Manager will plan, manage and grow Habitat’s special events (spring Fundraising Breakfast and fall Golf Outing), organizations/corporate/faith fundraising, and sponsorship groups, fundraising group campaigns/builds and minor volunteer management. In addition, this position will include general administrative, project management, systems, and fundraising support for varying aspects of development and fundraising and donor database management.

Preferred

·       Five plus years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and development

·       Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly learn new database systems

·       Proven track record of generating revenue from fundraising efforts and special events

·       Budget management and negotiation skills

·       Good understanding of development and donor relations

·       Ability to accomplish projects independently

·       Well organized and able to manage different tasks

·       Detail-oriented and takes responsibility for follow-through

·       Excellent oral and written communication

·       Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate in a professional manner with Habitat donors, volunteers, board members, and partners

·       Enthusiasm for the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 annually, commensurate with experience

Physical Requirements

·       Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer in a remote work environment.

·       Use all senses, including but not limited to sight and hearing.

·       Stand, stoop, bend, grasp and/or hold in order to complete job duties.

Application Process & Estimated Timeline

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to Leah Tessman at jobs@h4h.org. Please save your resume and cover letter as follows: LastName_FirstName. No phone calls, please.

Final Hiring Decision Made: Remains open until filled

Benefits

After an introductory period (30-90 days depending on the benefit), eligible employees may participate in any (or all) benefits offered by Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (subject to future modification) including: 

·       Health Care Insurance: Habitat currently offers several plans to choose from, including HSA-eligible, PPO and HMO. Habitat contributes to the premium costs for Employee-only, Employee Dependent and Employee Family level coverage. Habitat recognizes Domestic Partners as eligible for insurance coverage. Habitat offers an HSA Account matching contribution for employees who elect coverage through an HSA-eligible (high deductible) plan. 

·       Term Life Insurance: Habitat provides term life insurance in an amount equal to your annual salary.

·       Paid Time Off: Employees are entitled to up to four weeks of paid time off per year. 

·       Paid Holidays: Habitat recognizes 9 holidays and one floating holiday.

·       401k Savings Plan: Habitat's Safe Harbor Plan offers an employer matching contribution, currently 5%.

·       Additional Benefits: vision & dental insurance, short and long-term disability, additional life insurance, an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), AFLAC supplemental insurance, Pre-Paid Legal, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts & various Discount Cards are also available. Costs, when associated with these benefits, are the employee’s responsibility.

·       Equipment needed to perform the job will be provided by Habitat.

Background check

All employees are subject to a sex offender registry check and a driving record check. In order to drive for Habitat, employees must be at least 21 years of age, with no more than 2 speeding tickets in 2 years or 3 speeding tickets in 3 years. Employees must not have reckless driving or DUI in the previous 5-year period.

Organizational Background

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (HHHV) is a dynamic, progressive nonprofit organization that seeks to enrich our whole community through a legacy of affordable homeownership for households of low income in Washtenaw County. Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley began its work in Washtenaw County in 1989, and since then has renovated and sold over 295 homes to low-income buyers, completed over 10,500 home repairs for low-income households, provided financial counseling to over 1,800 households, and engaged with more than 17,500 community residents and partners in neighborhood revitalization activities.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to achieving our mission of enriching Washtenaw County through a legacy of affordable homeownership for households of low-income. We recognize that a history of discrimination in U.S. housing policy is one of the primary drivers of racial inequities that persist in our local community, and our practices and programs must be informed by this history in order to create lasting change. 

We are committed to fostering a culture of humility, open dialogue, and accountability, so that staff feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. In our dedication to diversity, we celebrate and embrace cultural differences as we strive to create an organization reflective of the broader community we serve. In our pursuit of equity, we aim to establish practices and policies that eliminate bias and provide equal opportunity. And in our devotion to inclusion, we continuously endeavor to make all feel welcome, respected, and valued.

Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, weight, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.