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Racine Habitat for Humanity · 3 hours ago

Director of Development

Racine, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

Habitat for Humanity of Racine & Kenosha Counties is seeking a Director of Development to lead their fundraising strategy. This role is responsible for overseeing all philanthropic revenue generation and works closely with the CEO and Board of Directors to expand financial support and increase public awareness of Habitat’s impact.

Non Profit

Hiring Manager

Grant Buenger

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an annual development plan with clear goals, timelines, and metrics aligned with Habitat’s strategic priorities

Lead and manage all fundraising programs, including:

Individual giving

Major and planned gifts

Corporate giving and sponsorships

Grant identification, writing, and reporting

Special events (including the Building Hope Gala)

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects to strengthen long-term relationships and increase philanthropic investment

Support the CEO & Board of Directors in their fundraising responsibilities and provide regular development reports

Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of major donors and prospects

Oversee donor recognition programs and ensure timely, accurate gift acknowledgments

Develop and maintain systems for donor engagement, including site visits, communications, and personalized stewardship activities

Regularly meet with prospective donors and partners, building relationships and strengthening Habitat’s network

Identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources

Lead or oversee the preparation of grant proposals and ensure timely reporting and compliance with all grant requirements

Track grant deadlines, deliverables, and fundraising progress

Provide strategic direction and leadership for all fundraising events, including the annual gala, donor tours, Women Build, and Community Build

Work with staff, volunteers, and vendors to ensure professional and mission-aligned experiences

Oversee donor database (DonorPerfect & BlueWave), ensuring accurate records, segmentation, reporting, and analysis

Create and monitor fundraising dashboards, forecasting, and performance metrics

Recruit, train, and manage volunteers who support fundraising efforts

Work collaboratively with construction, family services, ReStore, and volunteer management teams to integrate mission impact into donor engagement

Represent Habitat at community events, presentations, and media opportunities

Other duties as assigned by the CEO

Qualification

Nonprofit fundraising experienceMajor gift solicitationDonor CRM softwareFundraising strategyRelationship-buildingProject managementData-driven strategiesLocal communitiesHabitat valuesWritten communicationVerbal communication