Habitat For Humanity International
Global nonprofit builds and repairs homes with communities to provide affordable, decent housing.
Lead fundraising, donor relations, and development strategy for Habitat in Santa Fe
10 days ago
$70,000 - $90,000
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Santa Fe, NM
Hybrid
Company Size
4,421 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Property Development
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Housing
Construction
Disaster Response
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
Microfinance
Land Tenure Security
Affordable Housing
Role
Description
donor management
grant writing
campaign management
event planning
budget management
fundraising reporting
- Supervise development staff and/or coordinate with volunteers as needed
- Serve as staff liaison to the Development Committee of the Board
- Ensure timely and meaningful donor acknowledgment and recognition
- Work with program staff to identify funding needs and opportunities
- Develop personalized cultivation and stewardship strategies for key donors
- Oversee annual giving campaigns, including direct mail and digital fundraising
- Research and write grant proposals to foundations and government entities
- Identify and secure corporate sponsorships and partnerships
- Develop and execute annual fundraising plan to meet or exceed revenue goals of at least $1MIL
- Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities
- Stay current on fundraising best practices and local philanthropic trends
- Collaborate with communications team on donor newsletters and social media content
- Create opportunities for donor engagement, including site visits and volunteer events
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individual donors ($5,000+)
- Ensure accurate donor records are maintained in fundraising database
- Provide regular reports on fundraising progress and metrics to leadership and Board
- Manage development budget and ensure cost-effective fundraising practices
- Oversee development of fundraising materials, including case statements and impact reports
- Collaborate with Executive Director and Board of Directors on fundraising goals and strategies
- Build and maintain a portfolio of major donor prospects and current supporters
- Plan and execute special fundraising events (galas, home dedications, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and ethical standards
Requirements
cfre
salesforce
grant writing
bachelor’s
5+ years
donor database
- Results-oriented with strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of fundraising principles, donor cultivation cycles, and best practices
- Cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field
- Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
- CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or willingness to pursue certification
- Grant writing experience with demonstrated success
- Knowledge of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico philanthropic community
- Experience with donor database management (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar)
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills
- Minimum 5-7 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably in the nonprofit sector
- Experience in affordable housing, community development, or similar mission-driven work
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills valued
- Strategic thinking and planning
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and holidays
- Creative and collaborative work environment
- Professional development opportunities
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1976
Founded
The company was established in 1976, marking the beginning of its mission.
70+ countries
Global Reach
Operates internationally, making a difference across many regions.
4,400 homes
Homes Built
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter personally contributed to building these homes.
- Grew into a global nonprofit operating in over 70 countries, funded by individuals, philanthropies, corporations, and governments.
- Uses volunteer labor and 'sweat equity' to build and repair simple, decent, affordable homes without profit.
- Hosts signature events like the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, building thousands of homes in blitzes.
- Runs Global Village volunteer programs sending participants to build and learn across five continents.
- Specializes in residential and community infrastructure and improving water resources in low-income areas.
Culture + Values
- Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
- A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
- 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 build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust.
Environment + Sustainability
5 years
Sustainability Partnership
Collaboration with UN-Habitat focusing on sustainable development and climate change solutions.
- Committed to sustainable development, integrating environmental resilience into global and local housing programs.
- Promoting green building materials that reduce CO₂ emissions, energy use, waste, and water consumption.
- Setting a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions target with a publicly disclosed date.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% Global Workforce
Women Representation
Women make up approximately 50% of the company's global workforce.
48% Leadership Roles
Women in Leadership
Women hold approximately 48% of leadership roles within the organization.
2027 Target
Gender Parity Goal
The company aims to increase the representation of under-represented genders in senior roles by 2027.
- Committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce—recruitment efforts include diverse candidate outreach, interview panels and unconscious bias education.
- Equal opportunity employer; safe, visible, respected, supported and valued workforce with background screening, ethical safeguarding and whistleblowing policies.