Development Director

Job Summary

The Director of Development is responsible for overseeing Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry’s broad fundraising program and will organize and execute annual campaigns, grants, major gifts, digital campaigns, special events, planned giving, and capital campaigns.

This position involves cross-functional team collaboration and interfaces with donors, funders, volunteers, board members, beneficiaries, local businesses and community partners. Based in Bluffton, South Carolina, this full-time, exempt position may require occasional work evenings or weekends, as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive and inclusive fundraising strategies based on best practice, proven trends and measurable results
• Lead, manage, and execute all annual appeals (direct mail, digital, and year-end campaigns), including strategy, messaging, segmentation, and performance analysis
• Grow annual and major gifts programs by leveraging constituent database records and maintaining a high level of development activity that results in funding and in the identification of new prospects each year
• Oversee grants including prospect research, relationship building, proposal writing and reporting
• Work closely with church partners, creating marketing assets, supporting fundraising activities, speaking at church services, and planning and supervising volunteer engagement activities and events
• Manage the Marketing and Special Events Specialists position.
• Oversee a progressive communications and solicitations program to expand community awareness and reach donors and prospects, creating copy and graphic content for monthly e-newsletters, website, social media channels, print materials, direct mail and digitally optimized fundraising appeals
• Assist Marketing and Special Events Specialist with the planning and execution of special events, including the Golf Tournament and Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning
• Serve as primary administrator of the CRM database, overseeing all fundraising and volunteer modules, ensuring data integrity, gift processing accuracy, donor segmentation, reporting, and system optimization
• Utilize CRM data to drive strategy, including donor analytics, forecasting, and pipeline development
• Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about Habitat with the community
• Prepare and present monthly development reports to the CEO and Board of Directors, including performance metrics, pipeline updates, and strategic insights
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct at all times
• Perform other related duties as requested in line within the parameters of fund development.

Qualifications

• Passion for Habitat’s mission, principles, and vision
• Minimum three years of experience in development, marketing, communications, or related field
• Minimum of two years of staff management
• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Non-Profit Management, Business, Communication or a related discipline highly desired
• Knowledgeable of fundraising best practices, ethical standards, and current development and philanthropic trends
• Demonstrated strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Squarespace, as well as donor management systems (Bloomerang), project management software, social media and survey platforms
• Experience managing and optimizing a CRM system, including reporting, segmentation, and cross-functional use (fundraising and volunteer coordination)
• Self-motivated, goal driven and emotionally intelligent
• Organized, detail oriented and able to exhibit follow-through on tasks and goals
• A professional and resourceful style with the ability to work independently and as a team player, and to manage multiple priorities and competing demands, and to meet deadlines
• Work effectively and positively with manager, staff, board members, donors, funders, volunteers, businesses and community partners
• Capacity to build external relationships and execute face-to-face solicitations in support of organization’s mission
• Strong analytical and financial analysis skills
• Ability to work flexible hours as necessary, including weekends and evenings as needed
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability
• Respect, value, and contribute to Habitat’s commitment to inclusiveness and diversity

Please send letter of interest and resume to Adel Trevino at adel@lowcountryhabitat.org

• Paid Time Off program + paid holidays
• Health Care Plan (Medical and Voluntary Dental & Vision)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match