Donor Advisor

Donor Advisor

Posting Description

At Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, we seek to build not only homes with families, but strength, self-reliance, and stability as well. We know that strong, stable homes help build strong and stable communities. We believe that with a little help, we all have the potential to stand alone.

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: recruiting@employersadvantage.com.

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 International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Function

US Affiliate

Auto req ID

10810BR

Position Category

Affiliate-Opportunity

Position Type

Affiliate

Geographic Location

North America

Location

Hickory, NC

Affiliate Name

Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley