Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, 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. Habitat for Humanity is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a dedicated professional for the position of Major Gift and Donor Coordinator. Reporting to the Africa and the Middle East (AME) Resource Development Manager, the Major Gift and Donor Coordinator is responsible to implement and grow Habitat's fundraising program in Africa and the Middle East (AME) from international donors: major donor, US, Canada and European based Habitat Affiliates and individuals, meeting set fundraising targets annually. Annual target will begin in the $3-6 million annually. The position is based in our area office in Pretoria, South Africa.
Responsibilities include:
STRATEGY & PLANNING:
•Develop the major donor, individual and Habitat Affiliate fundraising strategy and annual operation plans, providing appropriate fundraising targets and forecasts for AME general fund as well as specific country programs
•Lead the implementation of details fund raising strategies to reach set targets annually
•Analyze on quarterly, semi and annual basis, reporting to AME Directors and HFHI headquarters
DONOR CULTIVATION: (new and upgrading donors)
•Form professional working relationships with development staff in HFHI, AME National Offices and Habitat Affiliates worldwide in order to promote AME programs and projects
•Research and maintain detailed donor profiles including donor interest, fundraising capacity, history of giving and engagement history
•Establish systems for communication with all prospective and existing donors
•Produce relevant marketing materials to promote AME programs with targeted donor constituencies
•Prepare fundraising proposals for major donors and Habitat Affiliates coordinating inputs from program, finance and human resources departments at the AME Area Office level as well as the country program level
•Oversee the cultivation of donors and manage cultivation events (e.g. Major Donor GV teams/visits by HFH AME representatives to U.S./Canada/Europe/Asia Pacific)
•Attend relevant events to increase visibility of AME focus programs and promote donor partnerships
DONOR RECOGNITION: (existing donors)
•Manage monthly donor data for easy reference, manipulation and sharing with appropriate country constituencies
•Segment donors and maintain year round donor contact calendar based on segment, ensuring all donors receive quarterly communications
•Coordinate thank you calls from Area Vice President and National Directors and other HFH representatives to donors
•Produce appropriate recognition materials to acknowledge contributions, appropriate to donor segment
•Make calls to thank donors on a monthly basis
•Work in close collaboration with the rest of the regional Resource Development and Communications team to identify synergies and coordinate donor outreach
•Be responsible for all donor care, maintaining and nurturing all pan-regional and multi-country partnerships
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:
•Liaise with relevant staff to develop and maintain accurate donor records;
•To DONOR REPORTING
•Ensure that there is appropriate and timely reporting to all donors and sponsors
•Write and edit proposals for donors, coordinating inputs of relevant HFH AME stakeholders
CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL FUNDRAISING STAFF
•Assist in recruitment, placement, training and mentoring of NO staff responsible for fundraising activities
•Develop training materials, conduct training sessions/ workshops and provide support and training to ensure better fundraising and compliance with donor relationship management
OTHER:
•To promote and maintain Habitat's name and activities
•To undertake any other reasonable duties as designated by the AME RD Manager or RDC Director
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