Habitat for Humanity International · 17 hours ago
Director Development
Santa Fe, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expHabitat for Humanity International is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising efforts that support their mission. This key leadership role involves cultivating relationships with donors and managing development operations to meet significant revenue goals.
ConstructionHomeless ShelterNon ProfitResidential
Responsibilities
Develop and execute annual fundraising plan to meet or exceed revenue goals of at least $1MIL
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individual donors ($5,000+)
Identify and secure corporate sponsorships and partnerships
Research and write grant proposals to foundations and government entities
Oversee annual giving campaigns, including direct mail and digital fundraising
Plan and execute special fundraising events (galas, home dedications, etc.)
Build and maintain a portfolio of major donor prospects and current supporters
Develop personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies for key donors
Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgment and recognition
Create opportunities for donor engagement, including site visits and volunteer events
Ensure accurate donor records are maintained in fundraising database
Collaborate with Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising goals and strategies
Provide regular reports on fundraising progress and metrics to leadership and Board
Serve as staff liaison to the Development Committee of the Board
Work with program staff to identify funding needs and opportunities
Stay current on fundraising best practices and local philanthropic trends
Oversee development of fundraising materials, including case statements and impact reports
Collaborate with communications team on donor newsletters and social media content
Tell compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of homeownership on families
Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities
Supervise development staff and/or coordinate with volunteers as needed
Manage development budget and ensure cost-effective fundraising practices
Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and ethical standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with donor database management (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar)
Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor cultivation cycles, and best practices
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred
Experience in affordable housing, community development, or similar mission-driven work
Knowledge of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico philanthropic community
Grant writing experience with demonstrated success
CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or willingness to pursue certification
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills valued
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Professional development opportunities
Creative and collaborative work environment
Meaningful work making a tangible difference in our community
Support with relocation is considered
Company
Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing solutions through community partnerships and volunteer efforts.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.73MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationThe Cigna Group FoundationBlackHawk Network
2025-05-08Grant
2024-08-12Grant· $0.25M
2024-01-24Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Satow
Area Vice President Asia Pacific
Recent News
2025-12-16
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