Hudson River Housing improves lives and communities through housing with compassion and development with vision. We are dedicated to building strong, sustainable communities by developing and preserving quality affordable housing and helping families and individuals obtain and maintain housing through education, advocacy and support services. We are a committed group of people from all backgrounds who care deeply about our community and want to make it a better place.

Position: Donations and Fundraising Manager

General Description:

The Donations and Fundraising Manager will be primarily responsible for planning and implementing Hudson River Housing’s fundraising strategies, events, and activities to generate funds for the organization’s annual operating needs and long-term sustainability.

Principal Duties:

• Build strategies for major donor, planned giving, in-kind, and other donor programs to develop a large, sustained donor base.
• Develop campaign plans, annual fundraising plans, and appeals in coordination with the Assistant Director of Resource Development.
• Input all donations, maintain accurate data, and oversee gift processing and donor acknowledgements through Blackbaud Suites.
• Secure financial support in the form of annual sponsors and major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
• Spearhead and coordinate Hudson River Housing’s annual fundraising events.
• Represent organization at community events and local initiatives.
• Steward direct contact with donors/sponsors and handle donor prospecting.
• Conduct research, analyze donor patterns and trends, and formulate reports to present to Hudson River Housing’s Resource Development Board Committee.
• Be point of contact for Hudson River Housing’s Adopt a Night Program, handle scheduling.

• Oversee design, production, printing, and mailing of solicitation materials
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HRH’s overall activities and priorities particularly in the Resident Services, CB&E, and Resource Development arenas. Maintain positive working relationships with HRH staff through attendance at meetings, visits to project sites, and participation in agency staff events.

Qualifications-

Experience: A minimum of 3 years of resource development and fundraising experience is required with proven track-record of success. Proficiency in fundraising software such as Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Suites, and Adobe applications is required.

Education: BA/BS required in related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licensing/Certification Requirements: Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands : NA

Other: Strong communication and writing skills, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented a must. Competent knowledge of local community and data systems used by Hudson River Housing a plus. Must be adaptable to a high-pressure environment. Schedule generally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm with occasional after-hours required to meet deadlines and event needs. May occasionally work remotely. Strong communication skills, ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, foresight, planning, flexibility/ability to multitask, basic math skills, and comfort with online systems.

Salary : $60,000-$65,000 annually

Location: 313 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Immediate Supervisor: Assistant Director of Resource Development and Strategic Planning

Equity is a core value at Hudson River Housing. We believe in promoting a culture that decenters bias, celebrates difference, enhances equitable communication, and nurtures relationship building.

It is important to us that community members have access to stable means of economic growth. We are continually committed to hiring from within our community including applicants with lived experience that can inform and strengthen our work.

Hudson River Housing is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), alienage or citizenship status (unless required by law), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws. Hudson River Housing is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy with respect to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.