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Habitat for Humanity International · 7 hours ago

Development Director

Fort Pierce, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a Director of Development to lead all revenue development efforts with a focus on grants management and institutional fundraising. This role involves identifying and securing funding from various sources and working closely with the Executive Director to align funding strategies with organizational priorities.

ConstructionHomeless ShelterNon ProfitResidential

Responsibilities

Identify, research, and pursue grant opportunities from federal, state, county, and municipal sources

Develop, write, and submit competitive grant proposals, applications, and funding requests

Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar, tracking deadlines, awards, compliance, and reporting requirements

Ensure adherence to grant terms, government regulations, and audit standards

Prepare and submit required performance, financial, and compliance reports

Coordinate with internal departments to collect data, budgets, and documentation needed for applications and reports

Serve as the primary point of contact with government agencies and grantors

Cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with foundations, corporations, and major individual donors

Align donor funding with organizational programs and strategic priorities

Prepare funding proposals, impact reports, and stewardship communications for donors

Support the Executive Director in donor engagement and solicitation efforts

Maintain accurate donor and grant records within the organization’s CRM/database

Build and maintain relationships with municipal, county, and state officials, housing authorities, and community agencies

Represent the organization in meetings with government partners, coalitions, and funding bodies

Monitor legislative and funding developments impacting affordable housing and community development

Support intergovernmental agreements, MOUs, and partnership documentation

Collaborate with the Executive Director and leadership team to align funding strategies with organizational goals

Assist in developing program budgets that align with grant and public funding requirements

Support long-term funding sustainability through diversified public and institutional revenue streams

Provide regular reports and updates to leadership and the Board on funding pipelines and outcomes

Provide strategic oversight and support for fundraising and donor engagement events

Collaborate with staff and volunteer committees to plan and execute signature fundraising events

Ensure events align with broader fundraising goals, donor cultivation strategies, and organizational branding

Assist with sponsorship development, donor recognition, and post-event stewardship

Serve as staff liaison to the Resource Development or Grants Committee

Coordinate funding-related communications and public announcements

Support special funding initiatives, capital projects, and public-private partnerships

Assist with organizational planning, compliance, and audits as related to grant-funded programs

Qualification

Grants managementInstitutional fundraisingFederal funding knowledgeGrant writingBudget developmentCompliance knowledgeInterpersonal communicationOrganizational skillsCollaborative leadership