Development Director: Growth & Campaigns Lead

Habitat International; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity Buffalo is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising and communications, translating strategy into an actionable development plan and driving revenue growth through integrated campaigns and donor programs.

The role emphasizes leadership of a donor portfolio, monthly giving growth, and partnerships with corporate sponsors, with a focus on strategic fundraising implementation and stakeholder stewardship.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven written communication ability.
• Experience managing volunteers and staff.
• Experience managing sponsorship contracts.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; attention to detail.
• Works well independently and in a team setting.
• Flexible schedule conducive to special events, campaigns, trainings, etc.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational fundraising strategy into an annual development plan.
• Align fundraising initiatives with communications and programmatic priorities.
• Support implementation of multi-year revenue goals.
• Lead annual fund efforts and donor campaigns.
• Develop and manage mid-level donor portfolio ($1,000–$24,999).
• Oversee monthly giving program growth and retention.
• Create and implement peer-to-peer and community fundraising models.
• Develop and manage a robust events revenue strategy; partner with Habitat Young Professionals.
• Manage house sponsorship program; cultivate corporate relationships.
• Identify opportunities for long-term corporate engagement.
• Oversee CRM strategy, data integrity, and policy/procedure development.
• Manage development and communications budget; coordinate integrated campaigns.
• Track KPIs and report performance to the CEDO.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Volunteer management

Sponsorship contracts

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Event/fundraising coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Habitat for Humanity Buffalo is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising and communications, translating strategy into an actionable development plan and driving revenue growth through integrated campaigns and donor programs.

The role emphasizes leadership of a donor portfolio, monthly giving growth, and partnerships with corporate sponsors, with a focus on strategic fundraising implementation and stakeholder stewardship.