Assistant Director of Development

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Assistant Director of Development
DEPARTMENT: Development
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
THIS POSITION IS SUPERVISED BY: Director of Development

JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Development is a member of the development team who supports the Director of Development in advancing the organization’s resource development, stewardship, and communication strategies. This position provides day-to-day leadership and coordination of development operations and initiatives, helping to ensure the successful implementation of Habitat’s annual and long-term fundraising goals. The Assistant Director of Development works closely with the Director of Development, Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, donors, and volunteers to help secure the financial resources needed to carry out the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, which seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. This role requires a collaborative leader who can manage projects and people, build strong donor relationships, support strategic initiatives, and ensure effective systems and processes are in place to meet measurable fundraising and engagement goals. This position offers the potential for advancement to the role of Director of Development.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

1. Resource Development Support

• Assist the Director of Development in implementing the annual development and stewardship plan and tracking progress toward fundraising goals
• Help coordinate and execute individual and corporate solicitations, annual fund campaigns, direct mail appeals, planned giving efforts, faith-based partnerships, grant submissions, and special events
• Manage a portfolio of mid-level and select major donors; assist with cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Support donor research, prospect identification, and pipeline development
• Coordinate stewardship activities including donor acknowledgments, impact reporting, and recognition efforts
• Monitor fundraising metrics and assist with evaluation of strategies to improve donor acquisition, retention, and engagement
• Stay informed of trends and best practices in fundraising and philanthropy

2. Communications & Engagement

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Public Relations Manager and Director of Development to implement communications that support fundraising and strategic priorities
• Assist in the development of donor communications including newsletters, appeals, reports, and digital content
• Support storytelling and impact reporting to strengthen donor engagement
• Represent Habitat at community events, meetings, and donor gatherings as needed

3. Management & Operations

• Provide day-to-day coordination of development team activities and projects
• Supervise assigned staff and/or projects as delegated by the Director of Development
• Ensure accurate donor data management, gift processing coordination, and reporting in partnership with the Data Systems Manager
• Assist with preparation of fundraising reports, dashboards, and board updates
• Support budget tracking and revenue forecasting for development activities
• Lead internal coordination of development calendars, timelines, and workflows
• Step in to represent the Director of Development in meetings or initiatives as assigned

4. Board & Volunteer Engagement

• Support the Director of Development in engaging the Board of Directors and Development Council in fundraising activities
• Help coordinate volunteer involvement in development initiatives and events
• Assist with board and committee materials related to development and communications

5. Collaborative Responsibilities & Duties

• Uphold organizational values and cultivate an environment of ethics, respect, and integrity
• Build strong working relationships across departments to support organizational goals
• Maintain knowledge of trends in affordable housing and philanthropy
• Establish positive relationships with community partners and stakeholders
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work hours may vary to accommodate responsibilities. Evening and weekend hours may be required at times. The Habitat office is open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; this position should expect to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Primarily indoor work, with occasional outdoor work
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to see, hear, and speak. Intermittent sitting and standing and occasional stooping. Must be able to operate a computer and office equipment. Occasional light lifting up to 25 lbs. Noise level is usually low to moderate.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT

1. Personal Character and Values

• Adherence to and enthusiasm for the mission, vision and core values and beliefs of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville
• Strong commitment to community service
• Upholds a strict level of confidentiality
• Self-motivated and able to make decisions independently
• Highly respectful of all people regardless of socio-economic status
• Detail oriented with excellent verbal and written organizational skills

2. Education and Professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business, or related field required
• Minimum of three to five years of experience in fundraising, communications, or nonprofit development preferred
• Demonstrated success in fundraising or donor engagement
• Experience managing projects and collaborating across teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, homeowners, and community leaders
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail
• Experience with CRM/database systems; Salesforce experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

3. Other Requirements

• Pass an FBI background check

COMPENSATION

• Salary commensurate with experience and knowledge
• Health insurance available – Affiliate pays 60% of enrolled employee’s premium
• Life insurance
• SIMPLE IRA 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Development: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person