Donor Advisor
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Donor Engagement Advisor to support our fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and grant management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nonprofit work, skilled in relationship-building, and experienced in grant writing. This position will work closely with the Development Director, President & CEO, and key stakeholders to enhance donor engagement and increase funding opportunities.
What You’ll Do:
Relationship Building & Community Engagement
* Serve as the primary donor relationship manager for a portfolio of foundations and mid-tier donors.
* Cultivate and steward donor relationships through phone calls, in-person and virtual meetings, events, and targeted outreach.
* Track key engagements with donors, ensuring personal and meaningful outreach.
* Represent Habitat at community events to promote engagement, volunteerism, and financial support.
Foundation Relations and Grant Writing
* Foster relationships and maintain open communication with foundation contacts, both current and prospective, including ongoing direct dialogue related to impact reporting and dissemination.
* Oversee, coordinate, and implement the grant-writing process including the writing, reporting, and submission of proposals, ensuring clear timelines and compliance.
* Develop and implement a comprehensive internal reporting/tracking system via the CRM system to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and funding priorities while maintaining organized records of existing and new grantors.
* Research and identify new grant funding opportunities for Habitat’s programs.
Event Coordination & Fundraising
* Plan and execute fundraising and donor stewardship events
* Manage the stewardship and cultivation strategy of events to further donor and prospective donor engagement.
Data Management
* Verify donor information in the CRM system (Bloomerang or similar), ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
* Generate reports on donor trends, giving patterns, and fundraising performance to guide strategy.
Minimal travel required (less than 10%)
Why Join Us?
* Rewarding Work – Make a meaningful impact in the community by supporting affordable housing initiatives.
* Competitive Pay & Benefits – $55,000 - $65,000 per year + health insurance, 403(B) retirement plan, PTO, vision, dental & more!
* Growth Opportunities – Training & career development in a team-focused environment
What You’ll Need:
* Education: Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
* Experience: 4-6 years in donor relations, fundraising, grant writing, or nonprofit development, or a related field
* Valid driver’s license
* Tech Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and proficiency with donor management/ database software.
* Flexible Availability: Some weekend and evening events, or travel and overnight stay associated with Habitat events, trainings or seminars may be required for the role.
Skills For Success:
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with excellent in-person, phone, and email etiquette.
* Strong writing skills and experience.
* Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and meet deadlines.
* Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proven ability to manage fundraising events from start to finish with minimal oversight.
* Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and sensitivity.
Pre-Employment Requirements
* Successful completion of background check & drug screening.
* 2 professional references
To apply please send your cover letter and resume to: [email protected].
Position: Donor Engagement Advisor
Location: Hickory, NC (Onsite with Flexibility)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Job Type: Full Time
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.