Development Officer

Mission

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

Compensation

Starting at $70,000 based on experience.

Benefits

• Benefit options paid 100% for employee only
  • Health insurance – option of two plans
  • Short- & long-term disability
  • Life insurance 1x salary
• Voluntary dental, vision, supplemental life, EAP
• Retirement plan with match up to 5% first of the month after 60 days
• Paid holidays – 12 per year
• Flexible paid time off
• Telecommuting options
• Book and movie clubs
• Snacks & Coffee Bar
• Wellness initiatives
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

Exempt

Reports to

Chief Development Officer

Summary/Objective

The Development Officer is responsible for a portfolio of individual and corporate donors. The Development Officer main role is to involve our donors, sponsors and partners in our mission as it is meaningful to them while securing the funding to meet the organizations fiscal goals. These responsibilities include cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship in accordance with the department’s fundraising plan.

Essential Functions

• Manage a portfolio of individual and corporate donors and prospects.
• Solicit gifts on behalf of the organization using various ways of support such as individual and major giving, event and volunteer sponsorship, planned giving, etc.
• Identify and qualify new prospective donors to continue to grow the organizational donor base.
• Have a clear understanding of the organization’s annual and monthly financial goals.
• Successfully execute the department’s development plan to engage individual donors, diversify our donor base, maintain, and grow corporate support as part of the department’s effort to reach monthly and annual fundraising goals.
• Maintain files and records on prospects and donors in CRM database
• Create and execute personalized stewardship plans.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the Resource Development Team.
• Engage in networking opportunities with the goal of increasing the prospective donor base
• Effectively and passionately communicate our mission and outcomes to donors.
• Always represent the organization positively.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports to the Chief Development Officer regarding appointments, meetings and pipeline of donors and prospects.

Competencies

• Passionate about the Habitat for Humanity mission and purpose.
• Ability to function effectively with a minimum of daily direction and support.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently in a creative and effective manner.
• Ability to read and process financial documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize work, meet deadlines & be highly organized and flexible.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Functions in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer experience and a passion for assisting people.
• Knowledge of community resources or social services.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands/arms, listen, and communicate. The employee must be capable of lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds on a necessary basis and will occasionally be required to stand and walk for extended periods of time consistent with a typical office environment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, salaried position and the office hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required.

Travel

Travel will be between Orange & Osceola County; mileage reimbursement is contingent upon policy guidelines.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nonprofit Management or related field or three years’ experience fundraising with a nonprofit organization
• Knowledge of Customer Relations Management system, Salesforce is preferred
• Must obtain Anti-Money Laundering certificate within first 30 days: training provided by Habitat
• Must obtain First Aid/ CPR/ AED certificate within the first 30 days: training provided by Habitat.
• Must exhibit strong fiscal responsibility; requires credit check.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Office Location

Headquarters: 4116 Silver Star Rd. Orlando, FL 32808

To apply:

Please visit our website at www.habitatorlando.org/employment to apply. All resumes will be reviewed upon receipt.

Habitat Greater Orlando & Osceola County Core Values

WE... lead our core values as WE are a team operating together. WE are the foundation that the core values are built upon; these values do not apply to or represent just one of us - they apply to all of us. Only as a team will we succeed.

Deliberate

• Planful – You look forward and work not only on what is in front of you, but also what is on the horizon.
• Measured – You pay attention to the little details that make a big difference.
• Levelheaded – You do things the right way, even when it’s not the easy option.

Honorable

• Candid – You point out issues, along with possible solutions.
• Transparent – You own your mistakes and learn from them.
• Trustworthy – You do what you say you are going to do.

Nimble

• Empowered – You accept the independence and responsibility to excel.
• Creative – You integrate process improvements and innovations into project enrichment.
• Flexible – You welcome opportunities to broaden your skill set and gain new perspective.

Optimistic

• Positive – You embrace opportunities to positively elevate others.
• Fun – You work hard…but have fun doing it.
• Playful – You incorporate a spirit of adventure and playfulness into your work when appropriate.

Tenacious

• Diligent – You are mindful about the details and show care and enthusiasm for big and small projects alike.
• Dedicated – You champion perseverance in all that you do.
• Driven – You make sure that the job gets done even when there are obstacles or tight deadlines.

Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.