Director of Development & Donor Growth

Habitat For Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising across major gifts, annual campaigns, and grants. You will cultivate donors, supervise the development team, and coordinate with Finance on reporting and budgets.

The role emphasizes donor relations, community partnerships, and signature events to support HFHGC's mission of providing decent, affordable housing in the service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; professional certification preferred.
• At least five years of related professional experience.
• Proficient with CRM donor databases (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Donor Perfect) and office software.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise staff and volunteers for events.
• Experience coordinating with multiple departments and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Fund Development Program, including major gifts and donor solicitation.
• Design and execute annual campaigns and capital projects.
• Provide donor cultivation and stewardship including timely acknowledgments.
• Oversee donor database operations and gift tracking.
• Manage home funding matrix and reconcile with Finance.
• Maintain Moves Management and build long-term partnerships.
• Recruit and support volunteers and service positions as needed.
• Create Planned Giving and other philanthropic programs.
• Meet annual fundraising and grant goals per development plan.
• Direct communications: newsletters, reports, website, and social media.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Communication skills

Event planning

Volunteer management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree with preference for higher education or professional certification(s)

Tools

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge

Donor Perfect

Google Suites

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Canva

Squarespace

Mailchimp

Job description

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising across major gifts, annual campaigns, and grants. You will cultivate donors, supervise the development team, and coordinate with Finance on reporting and budgets.

The role emphasizes donor relations, community partnerships, and signature events to support HFHGC's mission of providing decent, affordable housing in the service area.