Careers

Development Associate 

Reports to: Executive Director 

Primary Role: 

The Development & Resource Manager is responsible for increasing the fundraising capacity of Midcoast Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing throughout Knox County. This role will be responsible  for creating an annual development plan and building relationships in the community including  individuals, businesses, churches, organizations and foundations. The Development & Resource  Manager will implement existing fundraising strategies and expand to accomplish fund development  and capacity building initiatives, identified in the plan. 

Responsibilities: 

• Build relationships with current donors and prospects and make personal visits, and perform  follow up activities focusing on growing the donor base. 
• Manage donor database, Little Green Light. 
• Participate in outreach opportunities to share information about MHFH’s goals and impact in  the community. 
• Serve on the Development Committee, guide and create a team approach for implementing  fundraising techniques aimed at building and sustaining donors and prospects. 
• Coordinate signature special events including Board Breakfast, Annual Holes for Homes Golf  Tournament, donor-related activities and recognition efforts. 
• Identify, write and monitor grant requests for the affiliate. Ensure compliance requirements are  met. 
• Provide support to the Board an engage them in the development development plan and  schedule face-to-face meetings. 
• Assist with follow-up calling, mailings and other activities related to building strong donor  relationships and enhancing donor confidence in the organization. 
• Coordinate and oversee direct donor mailings, appeal letters, and other donor enhancement  mailings as needed. 
• Oversee all administrative tasks associated with fundraising, including acquisition, solicitation,  stewardship and monitoring of all donor data and relationships. 
• Prepare regular reports to evaluate fundraising efforts, develop monthly progress reports on  implementation status of the Development Plan. 

Desired Qualifications & Requirements: 

• Exceptional organization, communication and interpersonal skills  
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations and  project management 
• Prior non-profit experience preferred.
• Ability to take initiative and make effective recommendations to Development Committee,  Executive Director & Board 
• Multi-skilled individual who can build long-term community and financial support for MHFH • Flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment 
• Experience working with volunteers 

Hours/Pay/Benefits: 

• Full-time, non-exempt, salaried position 
• Eligible for Simple IRA, health stipend, standard holidays, personal days and vacation time. 

Send a resume and cover letter to tia@midcoasthabitat.org or send to Midcoast Habitat for Humanity  799 West St, Camden, ME 04843