Donor Engagement Advisor

Habitat for Humanity International; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

PTO

Vision

Dental

Professional development

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley is seeking a highly organized Donor Engagement Advisor to advance donor engagement, grant management, and fundraising. You will work with the Development Director, President & CEO, and stakeholders to grow support and funding opportunities.

The role focuses on managing a portfolio of foundations and mid-tier donors, coordinating grant processes, and executing events that cultivate giving.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years in donor relations, fundraising, grant writing, or nonprofit development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Relationship Building & Community Engagement: Serve as the primary donor relationship manager for a portfolio of foundations and mid-tier donors.
• Foundation Relations and Grant Writing: Oversee the grant-writing process, including writing, reporting, and submission of proposals.
• Event Coordination & Fundraising: Plan and execute fundraising and donor stewardship events.
• Data Management: Verify donor information in the CRM system and generate reports on donor trends and fundraising performance.

Skills

Donor relations

Grant writing

Fundraising

CRM software

MS Office

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Bloomerang

Donor management/database software

Job description

At Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, we seek to build not only homes with families, but strength, self-reliance, and stability as well. We know that strong, stable homes help build strong and stable communities. We believe that with a little help, we all have the potential to stand alone.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Donor Engagement Advisor to support our fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and grant management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nonprofit work, skilled in relationship-building, and experienced in grant writing. This position will work closely with the Development Director, President & CEO, and key stakeholders to enhance donor engagement and increase funding opportunities.

What You’ll Do

Relationship Building & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary donor relationship manager for a portfolio of foundations and mid-tier donors.
• Cultivate and steward donor relationships through phone calls, in-person and virtual meetings, events, and targeted outreach.
• Track key engagements with donors, ensuring personal and meaningful outreach.
• Represent Habitat at community events to promote engagement, volunteerism, and financial support.

Foundation Relations and Grant Writing

• Foster relationships and maintain open communication with foundation contacts, both current and prospective, including ongoing direct dialogue related to impact reporting and dissemination.
• Oversee, coordinate, and implement the grant-writing process including the writing, reporting, and submission of proposals, ensuring clear timelines and compliance.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive internal reporting/tracking system via the CRM system to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and funding priorities while maintaining organized records of existing and new grantors.
• Research and identify new grant funding opportunities for Habitat’s programs.

Event Coordination & Fundraising

• Plan and execute fundraising and donor stewardship events
• Manage the stewardship and cultivation strategy of events to further donor and prospective donor engagement.

Data Management

• Verify donor information in the CRM system (Bloomerang or similar), ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate reports on donor trends, giving patterns, and fundraising performance to guide strategy.

Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding Work – Make a meaningful impact in the community by supporting affordable housing initiatives.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – $55,000 - $65,000 per year + health insurance, 403(B) retirement plan, PTO, vision, dental & more!
• Growth Opportunities – Training & career development in a team-focused environment

What You’ll Need

• Education: Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 4-6 years in donor relations, fundraising, grant writing, or nonprofit development, or a related field
• Valid driver’s license
• Tech Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and proficiency with donor management/ database software.
• Flexible Availability: Some weekend and evening events, or travel and overnight stay associated with Habitat events, trainings or seminars may be required for the role.

Skills For Success

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with excellent in-person, phone, and email etiquette.
• Strong writing skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage fundraising events from start to finish with minimal oversight.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and sensitivity.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of background check & drug screening.
• 2 professional references

Position: Donor Engagement Advisor

Location: Hickory, NC (Onsite with Flexibility)

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Type: Full Time