Donor Engagement & Grants Manager

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

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.