Donor Engagement Advisor

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.
• 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.
• 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, Simple IRA retirement plan, PTO, vision, dental & more!
• Growth Opportunities – Training & career development in a team-focused environment

What You’ll Need:

• Education: Associate’s Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is a plus.
• 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.

To apply, please complete the job application linked below -

Catawba Valley Habitat for Humanity Employment Application – Fill out form

To prompt, select “Donor Engagement Advisor” as the position you’re applying for, and upload both your resume and a cover letter sharing what draws you to our work and the strengths or experiences you’d bring to the team.

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.

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.