What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Officer position at Homeward Bound of WNC?
Department: Resource Development
Job Title: Development Officer
Reports to: Resource Development Director
The Organization
Homeward Bound is the leading nonprofit organization in Buncombe County focused on ending homelessness using the best practice Housing First model. We work collaboratively with community partners and have a proven track record of stabilizing individuals and families.
Our Values
We believe in the absolute value and worth of every single human being.
We believe that housing is a basic human right.
We believe that homelessness is a solvable problem.
We believe that everyone should live without fear of oppression and persecution. Whether homeless or housed, each individual has the right to be who they are and to be treated with dignity and respect.
Purpose
The Development Officer assists the Resource Development Director in creating and implementing the organization’s strategic development and communications plan. This position involves a combination of fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement. The Development Officer is responsible for donor generation and cultivation of faith communities and businesses to secure support for Homeward Bound’s programs, in addition to managing the donor database and planning/implementing fundraising and community events.
Activities And Responsibilities
Job Title: Development Officer
Reports to: Resource Development Director
The Organization
Homeward Bound is the leading nonprofit organization in Buncombe County focused on ending homelessness using the best practice Housing First model. We work collaboratively with community partners and have a proven track record of stabilizing individuals and families.
Our Values
We believe in the absolute value and worth of every single human being.
We believe that housing is a basic human right.
We believe that homelessness is a solvable problem.
We believe that everyone should live without fear of oppression and persecution. Whether homeless or housed, each individual has the right to be who they are and to be treated with dignity and respect.
Purpose
The Development Officer assists the Resource Development Director in creating and implementing the organization’s strategic development and communications plan. This position involves a combination of fundraising, donor relations, and community engagement. The Development Officer is responsible for donor generation and cultivation of faith communities and businesses to secure support for Homeward Bound’s programs, in addition to managing the donor database and planning/implementing fundraising and community events.
Activities And Responsibilities
- Assist the Resource Development Director in strategic planning for the department and the implementation of an annual development plan
- Lead the development of private business sector support, including annual sponsorships and local business engagement
- Lead the development of faith community support
- Assist the Resource Development Director to generate and cultivate donors and ensure strong stewardship is in place for retention and growth
- Manage the donor database, to include leading all data analysis to track and report on the effectiveness of fundraising campaigns and events
- Work with Resource Development staff and Committee to plan and implement fundraising events, donor cultivation receptions, and community events
- Lead the prospecting process of ongoing identification of potential donors who have a passion for our mission
- Other tasks as assigned by the Resource Development Director