Development and Events Manager

AHFH Mission Statement

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Austin Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Our Core Values- Forward Thinking, Collaborative, Service Oriented

Job Summary

The Development and Events Manager is a key member of the Austin Habitat for Humanity Development and Engagement Department. The Development and Events Manager manages all elements of AHFH’s annual signature fundraising event and other fundraising and donor-focused events. They are also key in cultivating individual donor relationships and growing AHFH’s individual donor base.

Agency Expectations

• Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency 
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude 
• Works in collaboration with supervisor to determine and carry out departmental oversight and organizational strategic goals
• Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Event Management

• Manage annual signature fundraising event, including fundraising, event steering committee, location, logistics, marketing and communications, and programming
• Work collaboratively with development team to execute engaging and memorable donor-focused events (e.g. Women Build kick-off event)
• Work closely with Chief Development Officer, Senior Development Manager, Director of Development to develop and implement strategies for attaining event revenue goals
• Establish and maintain relationships with event vendors and venues
• Maintain portfolio of event sponsors and donors
• Work cross-departmentally with the Marketing and Communications team to ensure events are on-brand, in-sync with organizational messaging and include rich storytelling
• Project Management: create and maintain detailed event timelines, establish and dictate roles and responsibilities, and manage event expense budgets 

Individual Giving

• Work with Director of Development and Sr. Development Manager to implement an individual donor cultivation plan to increase donor engagement and increase giving
• Work with VP of Engagement to cultivate volunteers and convert them to donors
• Maintain portfolio of high-potential, highly engaged, entry level individual donors
• Work with Donor Stewardship Coordinator to ensure donors are thanked and engaged in meaningful ways. 
• Collaborate with Donor Stewardship Coordinator to identify and research high-potential donors and prospects
• Speak to groups of volunteers and donors clearly articulating AHFH’s impact and ways to further engage in the organization’s mission

General

• Work occasional evenings and weekends
• Other duties to support organizational priorities as assigned

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• B.A. or B.S. or B.B.A. Degree
• At least 3 years of professional fundraising, event planning, corporate and individual donor stewardship experience
• Strong written and verbal negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to thrive and work effectively as part of a small team in a fast-paced and rapidly growing environment
• Fluency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), CRM, and project management software
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects, meet deadlines, problem-solve, and multi-task
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build meaningful trust-based relationships with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders
• Outstanding project management skill

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with Raiser’s Edge fundraising CRM system

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position lifts/moves 35 lbs. on a regular basis
• This position exposed to extreme weather occasionally