Senior Development & Fundraising Leader

Habitat for Humanity International

Watsonville (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

20 hours ago
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Job summary

Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is seeking a Director of Development to serve as the affiliate’s senior fundraising leader, partnering with the CEO and Board to secure philanthropic revenue and drive donor engagement. You will oversee development strategies, campaigns, and a small team to cultivate major gifts, planned giving, and community partnerships.

The role requires strong relationship building, strategic thinking, and a track record of sustainable revenue growth across diverse giving

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, donor relations or similar role; includes supervising staff and closing five-figure gifts.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Reliable transportation; on-site presence required weekly across Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, implement and manage annual fundraising strategies to meet revenue goals.
  • Develop an annual development plan with revenue targets by source; report progress to CEO and Board.
  • Lead donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, including major gifts and monthly donor programs.
  • Establish or strengthen a planned giving program and legacy society.
  • Develop and execute online fundraising initiatives and seasonal appeals.
  • Secure and strengthen corporate and community partnerships; coordinate with ReStore leadership.

Skills

Communication
Relationship-building
Project management
CRM / fundraising dashboards
Donor stewardship
Team leadership
Volunteer coordination
Proposal writing
Public speaking
Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing or related field

Tools

Boomerang/CRM
Microsoft Office
Canva

Job description

Habitat for Humanity Monterey Bay is seeking a Director of Development to serve as the affiliate’s senior fundraising leader, partnering with the CEO and Board to secure philanthropic revenue and drive donor engagement. You will oversee development strategies, campaigns, and a small team to cultivate major gifts, planned giving, and community partnerships.

The role requires strong relationship building, strategic thinking, and a track record of sustainable revenue growth across diverse giving

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