Grants & Events Lead — Hybrid Fundraising

San Diego Habitat for Humanity; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental, vision

Retirement plan + employer match

Life insurance

Flex savings accounts

PTO 15 days + 13 holidays

Hybrid work

Inclusive work culture

Job summary

San Diego Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Grants & Events Specialist to coordinate an aggressive grants calendar, write proposals, steward corporate partners, and manage event logistics. This role reports to the Partnerships & Events Manager and supports a high-functioning fundraising team dedicated to affordable housing.

The position offers an hourly wage of $30–$34, generous benefits, a hybrid work arrangement, and the opportunity to engage with community partners while delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional nonprofit experience or fundraising experience.
• Experience with events, volunteers and donor relations preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage donors and partners.
• Proficiency with MS Office and nonprofit databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grants calendar and ensure timely submissions and reports.
• Write and edit grant proposals and donor reports.
• Manage corporate partnerships and in-kind gifts.
• Plan and execute fundraising events and activities.
• Track fundraising metrics and communicate impact.
• Provide stewardship to funders and prepare acknowledgments.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Event planning

Donor relations

Project management

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Classy

Blackbaud RENXT

MS Office

Job description

San Diego Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Grants & Events Specialist to coordinate an aggressive grants calendar, write proposals, steward corporate partners, and manage event logistics. This role reports to the Partnerships & Events Manager and supports a high-functioning fundraising team dedicated to affordable housing.

The position offers an hourly wage of $30–$34, generous benefits, a hybrid work arrangement, and the opportunity to engage with community partners while delivering