Development Manager - Wheaton, United States - Chicago South Suburbs & DuPage Habitat for Humanity

Description

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VISION AND MISSION
The vision of Habitat for Humanity is a world where everyone has a decent place to live


The mission statement is:
"Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity bring people together to build homes, community, and hope" This mission is accomplished primarily through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, to build and rehabilitate houses for families in need of affordable housing. It is meant to be a hand-up, not a hand-out, in that the new homeowner is asked to spend a significant number of hours working on his or her new home and will be asked to repay a loan for the cost of the home.


ABOUT DUPAGE & CHICAGO SOUTH SUBURBS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

The DuPage affiliate of Habitat for Humanity (DHFH) was established in 1995 to provide decent housing to those in need who either reside or work in DuPage County, Illinois.

Headquartered in Wheaton, IL, the affiliate has served over 110 families since its inception and has plans to grow in capacity to serve over 40 additional families per year.

DHFH operates under the umbrella of HFHI, but is solely responsible for funding its operation, choosing partner families, constructing, or rehabbing homes and ensuring the success of its partner families in DuPage County.

In March of 2020, Chicago South Suburbs (CSS) affiliate merged with DuPage Habitat for Humanity. Since then, both affiliates have been working in tandem to provide affordable housing for Chicago South Suburban families.

The Development Manager is a frontline fundraising position responsible for developing corporate funding in both cash and in-kind donations to support Habitat's mission.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager will research new partnerships, solicit new and existing corporate partners, and provide year-round stewardship.

This position will also have a supervisory function, managing the Corporate Relations and Special Events Coordinator (who's fundraising focus is primarily in the South Suburbs of Cook County).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identify, build, and maintain relationships in the corporate community and develop partnerships with this community to provide financial and volunteer support
• Lead all fundraising efforts in the corporate community, including build day sponsorships, organizational gifts, employee giving, and special event sponsorship opportunities
• Develop appeal letters, solicitation materials, and other communication pieces tailored for the corporate community
• Maintain donor records with updated contact information, meeting notes, and other key information; producing necessary fundraising reports (experience in Raisers Edge is preferred)
• Cultivate, retain, and grow corporate partners through donations, sponsorships, employee giving, gifts in kind, grants, and mission support
• Research corporations and businesses in DuPage and Southern Cook County as part of a portfolio of potential corporate partners
• Design, implement, and manage outreach for a specific portfolio of prospects, and prepare written materials and requests in keeping with Department standards
• Manage planning and logistics for cultivation and recognition programs and events to deepen relationships with current corporate partners and prospects
• Serve as an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity within the corporate community
• Attend various corporate community meetings and chamber events
• Expand Habitat for Humanity's sphere of influence in the larger corporate and foundation community of DuPage and Southern Cook County
• Provide support during events and community engagement activities, with particular attention to donors
• Supports overall resource development team strategy to build on the culture of philanthropy
• The ability to travel throughout DuPage County, Southern Cook County and the Chicagoland area is required
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, business, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, civic leadership, public management, or closely related field preferred. Direct, applicable experience can be substituted to satisfy degree requirements.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in the field of Resource Development or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training (or sales experience will also be considered)
• Demonstrated history of soliciting and securing donations and/or sales
• Outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills
• Understanding of fundraising principles
• Demonstrated communications and public speaking skills
• Excellent interpersonal