Advancement Director

Habitat’s Mission: Seeking to put Gods love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Job Title: Advancement Director

Summary: The Advancement Director implements the fundraising and communications strategies for the organization. This includes but is not limited to raising funds from private and public sources, writing grants, coordinating events, managing social media and website content, preparing reports and publications, and providing technical assistance and consultation to Habitat affiliates across Iowa.

Time Commitment: This is a salaried position, averaging 40 hours per week. Some weeks may be more based on funding deadlines, hosting events, and other various reasons. Flex time is available with approval.

Location:  The primary office location is Altoona, Iowa. Day travel is expected, mostly in state. Occasional over-night travel is expected.

Qualifications: Applicants are required to have 7 years of relevant experience in fundraising. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cultivating donations from individuals and private sources. Additional experience is preferred in grant writing and communications. Applicants should demonstrate working knowledge of websites and social media platforms. Applicants must be proficient with Microsoft Office 365 products including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Applicants are required to have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants must be results driven, with the ability to balance multiple tasks at once. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to work independently and be willing to work in a team setting. Applicants must have the ability to research answers to unknown questions.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain) and an acceptable driving record. Applicant must have the ability to successfully pass a criminal history background check, including sex offender registry, state of residence and FBI.

Responsibilities:

General:

•  Be an advocate for and effectively communicate Habitat for Humanity’s mission and the importance of decent, affordable housing.
• Be comfortable with delivering education, training, and providing technical assistance to others.
• Attend appropriate training and professional development needed to be successful at the position.
• Understand, work with and help implement software and technology.
• Keep proper documentation. Maintain the donor and affiliate contact database, ensuring up-to-date contact information. Collect data to be used in communications and training.
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Finance & Operations Manager to track budgeted program related expenses.
• Implement the objectives and goals from the organization’s strategic plan.

Fundraising Support to Iowa Habitat Affiliates: (Approx. 35% of time)

• Provide training, consultation, technical assistance, and support to Affiliates in their efforts to raise funds.
• Assist Affiliates in creating and implementing individualized fundraising plans
• Assist in identifying and writing grants for Affiliates

Fundraising for Iowa Habitat: (Approx. 35% of time)

• Work closely with the Executive Director in creating and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors and external partners.
• Raise capital to fund below-interest rate mortgages. This includes building relationships with Iowa banks and credit unions.
• Raise funds to supplement other Habitat Iowa programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with event sponsors and donors. Cultivate new sponsorships.
• Assist the Housing Programs team in grant writing from federal, state, and private sources.

Coordinate internal and external communication for the organization. (Approx. 15% of time)

INTERNAL (to Affiliates, staff, and board members):

• Prepare the organization’s Annual Impact Report.
• Publish the monthly ASO update, sent via email. This includes but is not limited to identifying relevant content from multiple Habitat sources, gather updates from affiliates, share good news, post a calendar of upcoming events, and best practices/tips for affiliates.
• Disseminate urgent information to affiliates apart from the ASO Update.
• Market the programs of HFHIA to affiliates, encouraging them to participate. (i.e. AmeriCorps, Grants, and Loans).

EXTERNAL (to donors, elected officials, partners, and others outside the organization):

• Work with team members to develop and deploy statewide marketing, advocacy and outreach plan.
• Maintain the organization’s websites (currently 2) and social media accounts. This includes keeping it up to date, having relevant content, and creating an on-going social media plan.
• Create marketing materials for the organization’s advocacy agenda, with assistance from the Executive Director.
• Publish the external Habitat for Humanity throughout Iowa annual report that showcases and highlights the accomplishments of the Habitat affiliates and network across Iowa.
• Send thank you letters and other communication to donors and other supporters.

Events: (Approx. 10% of time)

·        Coordinate state-wide and/or regional events and networking opportunities. This may include the Midwest Habitat Conference, Day at the Capitol, Quarterly Habitat Leader Meetings, topic webinars and other identified training. Work closely with other members of Habitat Iowa, other Habitat entities, and Habitat for Humanity International to deliver meaningful and high-quality training.

·        Manage event details, with assistance from team members: reserve space, coordinate food and beverage, purchase supplies. Assist with website creation and registration for all events. Promote events on social media handles. Research and contact vendors and sponsors for events, maintain a database of vendors/sponsors.

Provide support to other HFHIA programs as needed. (Approx. 5% of time)

• Assist the Executive Director with legislative, advocacy activities, and relationship building. This may include serving on a state-wide coalition and/or board.
• Support and assist other team members with special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $75,000 to $85,000, based on experience

Benefits: Medical and dental insurance with employer contribution available, employer paid long-term disability, employer paid basic life insurance policy, employer discretionary match into 401k, generous paid time off and flexible schedule. Other products available for employees to purchase at their own cost including vision, critical illness, accident, short-term disability, hospital indemnity and legal insurance.

To apply: Email resume and letter of interest to Lisa Houser at info@iowahabitat.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Habitat for Humanity of Iowa provides fair and equal employment opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with federal, state and local law.