Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Passaic County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. (PCHFH) is currently seeking a talented and energetic Advancement Associate (Associate) to work primarily with our current and prospective corporate and foundation donors, community partners, and faith-based groups. Grant writing and reporting, together with data analysis, will be an integral part of this position.

Working closely with our DOA, this role will be based in our offices in Paterson. This is a hybrid position with a work from home option up to 2 days per week. All efforts will focus on securing gifts and grants to further PCHFH’s mission and the retention and growth of its donor base.

This position requires a creative and highly strategic individual who is motivated to support and expand a diverse donor relations program. The candidate should have the ability to work alongside diverse stakeholders, develop a deep understanding of current stewardship practices and donor communications at PCHFH and seek innovative opportunities for engaging PCHFH donors and developing new ones.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

· Secure financial support from current and prospective PCHFH Corporate Donors; offer new and innovative ways to engage and steward these donors and their employees, while maintaining and following proven fundraising strategies. The Associate will work with the Volunteer Manager on employee volunteer opportunities and engagement.

· Securing financial support and managing PCHFH’s Foundation program, engaging present and new Foundations; the Associate will be responsible for all grant writing and reporting requirements, while maintaining donor engagement and stewardship.

· Reimagine and lead PCHFH’s Community and Faith Based partner program, engaging present and new groups and growing donor engagement and stewardship.

· Following methods of accountability and metrics to measure success and outcomes.

· The Associate will engage in and help coordinate Special Events throughout the year, including virtual and in person events, smaller events and other donor engagement activities.

· Assists PCHFH’s overall development efforts.

· Establish appointments for DOA & CEO with donors and prospects.

· Maintain and develop long-term relationships with donors and prospects.

· Seek out opportunities to leverage or supplement activities with new and innovative ways to steward and engage donors.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to collaborate professionally with both internal and external stakeholders with enthusiasm and flexibility, establishing and maintaining effective and meaningful working relationships with all.

· Superior analytical, administrative, and organizational skills with a high degree of personal initiative and scrupulous attention to detail.

· Ability to manage multiple and detail-orientated tasks and to develop solutions to problems with limited supervision.

· Excellent time-management with demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines.

· Ability to work independently and/or as a team member with diverse groups of people.

· Ability to exercise confidentiality, judgment and discretion is critical to success.

· Excellent oral, written and listening skills.

· Pleasant and outgoing personality

· Mission Driven

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 3 years of development experience with a non-profit or similar transferable skills, preferred.
• Experience as a professional fundraiser with experience soliciting gifts from corporations, foundations, with grant writing and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices related to fundraising and development best practices.
• Experience in solicitation of corporate sponsorships especially as it relates to event management.

· Donor communications and public relations experience a plus.

· Proven track record of successful solicitation of gifts.

• Experience with donor stewardship practices.
• Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Computer literacy and experience with fundraising databases, ideally Salesforce.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office.
• Interest, enthusiasm, and affinity for fundraising and working with people.
• Familiarity with New Jersey institutions, Passaic County, and North Jersey philanthropic community, is preferred.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Company paid healthcare premiums and deductible reimbursement account
• Company sponsored Life insurance
• Company-sponsored Dental and Vision insurance
• Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Salary Range: $50,000-$60,000 per year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
temperature checks, masks in common areas

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

arclintfl.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, arclintfl.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, arclintfl.com is the ideal place to find your next job.