Development Director

Housing Resources Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee retention bonus

Job summary

Housing Resources, Inc. (HRI) is seeking an experienced Development Director to lead fundraising, donor engagement, grant development, and special events to support housing stability in Kalamazoo, MI.

The role requires strategic oversight of annual fundraising plans and strong relationship-building with donors and partners. The ideal candidate will have grant-writing expertise, 3+ years in nonprofit leadership, and a passion for community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, PR, marketing, business administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years in fundraising, development, grant writing, donor relations or nonprofit leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual fundraising and development plan to meet revenue goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
• Research and manage grant applications, reports and funding proposals.
• Identify new funding opportunities and diversify revenue sources.
• Plan donor engagement activities, campaigns, and events; oversee donor records and databases.
• Prepare fundraising reports and analyses for leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with leadership to align fundraising priorities with organizational goals.
• Create development communications and donor acknowledgements.
• Represent the organization at community events and meetings.
• Build relationships with funders and stakeholders.
• Assist with marketing, PR and brand awareness to support development.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and donor restrictions.
• Supervise staff, interns, volunteers, or consultants involved in development.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Grant writing

Campaign management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

Donor CRM (Salesforce)

Microsoft Office

Grant management software

Job description

Housing Resources, Inc. (HRI) is seeking an experienced and strategic Development Director to lead the organization's fundraising, donor engagement, grant development, special events and community relations efforts. The Development Director is responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports HRI's mission, strengthens relationships with donors and community partners, and advances the organization's financial sustainability and growth.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-builder with strong communication skills, grant-writing experience, and a passion for creating housing stability and opportunities for individuals and families in our community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising and development plan to achieve organizational revenue goals.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundation partners, and community stakeholders.
• Research, write, and manage grant applications, reports, and funding proposals.
• Identify new funding opportunities and develop strategies to diversify revenue sources.
• Plan and execute donor cultivation activities, fundraising campaigns, special events, and community engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate donor records and oversee donor database management.
• Prepare fundraising reports, metrics, and analyses for leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop fundraising priorities aligned with organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
• Create and manage development-related communications, including annual appeals, impact reports, newsletters, and donor acknowledgements.
• Represent the organization at community meetings, events, networking opportunities, and donor engagements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with funders, elected officials, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Assist with marketing, public relations, and brand awareness activities that support development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements, donor restrictions, and organizational policies.
• Supervise development-related staff, interns, volunteers, or consultants as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, Human Services, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in fundraising, development, grant writing, donor relations, marketing, or nonprofit leadership.

Preferred

• Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible nonprofit development experience.
• Experience managing fundraising campaigns, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.
• Experience working with donor management software and CRM databases.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated success in fundraising and resource development.
• Strong grant-writing, editing, and proposal development skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with donors, community leaders, and funding partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience planning events, campaigns, and donor stewardship activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and donor database systems.
• Ability to analyze fundraising data and prepare reports for leadership and board members.
• Commitment to HRI's mission and values.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel locally for meetings, events, and donor visits.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends for fundraising and community events.

HRI offers a competitive benefits package that may include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Retention Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Housing Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal employment opportunities for all individuals.