Habitat for Humanity, Orange County

Organization
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is solid like the houses it builds. With integrity, creativity, and a clear and powerful belief that “everyone in Orange County deserves a decent place to live,” it is continually adapting to meet a need for more affordable housing. It is seeking a Development Associate with a passion for its work and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Since 1984, Habitat has built over 300 homes in Orange County and funded the construction of another 183 homes overseas. In 2016, the NC Housing Finance Agency recognized it with an Excellence in Affordable Housing award. The need for more affordable housing options has never been greater. The average home in Orange County now costs more than $450,000, rent for a two-bedroom apartment, if you can find one, is $1,100 or more per month, and the availability of federally-supported Section 8 housing is in rapid decline. The lack of affordable land close to the county’s largest employers, UNC and the medical center, is an ongoing challenge.

The Habitat model of sweat equity and affordable mortgages has been social enterprise in action before the term became popular, and the model still works. Habitat has expanded beyond the model to serve more families with its innovative Home Preservation program which has helped to keep families in their own homes with repair and rehabilitation services. Over the past 38 years, we’ve seen that stable housing in a thriving community creates promise and possibility for families. Weavers Grove is our bold vision to make this a reality for 237 families in Chapel Hill for years to come. Of these homes, 101 will be Habitat homes and the remainder will be built as “missing middle” market rate housing. This will set a new precedent for mixed income living in Orange County and across the nation. The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously approved the Conditional Zoning in June 2020. Since then, Habitat received the Zoning Compliance Permit and has been busy preparing for construction. Site development and clearing began in the fall of 2021 and will continue for 15-18 months.

Orange Habitat is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an ecumenical Christian organization that excels at attracting people of all faiths and the secular community to work together. Collaboration and inclusion permeate Habitat’s culture and are key ingredients in its success. Habitat is known locally for its collaborations with student groups and the medical center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and for its very successful Women Build program. The Durham, Orange, and Wake Habitat affiliates combine to operate local ReStores and use the profits to build more homes. As the demographics of Orange County have changed so have Habitat homeowners, including more Hispanic and Karen (Burmese) families.

Today, Habitat employs 25 people and is overseen by a 16-member Board of Directors. Its 12-member Advisory Board serves as ambassadors for the organization but does not have a governing role. Over the years, more than 2,000 volunteers have played an active role in its success. The organization has a fiscal year 2021-22 operating budget of $4,204,033 with earned income from mortgage-related income and proceeds from the ReStore are projected to be $1,754,900 (42%); contributions from individuals, corporations, foundations and the faith-based community projected to be $1,485,000 (35%); and government and restricted grants is projected at $964,133 (23%). In addition, the organization has a FY22 capital projects budget of over $6m, mostly related to the future Weavers Grove community. Habitat is a well-run, respected organization with a hard-working Board of Directors and a dedicated staff.

Candidate Description
The Development Associate reports to the Vice President of Development and assists with implementing fundraising and communication strategies to maximize financial support and volunteer engagement.

The Development Associate is a support role for the entire Development Team and has primary responsibility for maintaining relevant donor and donor prospect data tracking and reports in the donor management system (DMS), tracking for grant reporting, data lead for Collaborative Operating Model (COM) managing donor excel reports, and social media content marketing.

The Development Associate works closely with the Vice President of Development and Development Team to assist with the organization’s solicitation, stewardship, partnership, and communication programs—including taking primary responsibility for coordinating mailings, content updates to the website, and social networking presence.

The Development Associate provides significant support for all special events.

This is a full-time exempt position, averaging 40 hours per week. Work outside normal business hours is expected.

Specific Responsibilities

Database Management

• Seek opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of current DMS.
• Maintain donor stewardship records. Enter and manage accurate, consistent, timely data. Recognize unusual gifts and new donors and alert appropriate staff.
• Create and run regular reports and donor lists, including in conjunction with HFHI’s Collaborative Operating Model initiative.
• Maintain centralized prospect and donor files (gifts, receipts, communications, meetings, notes, etc.).
• Manage integration of donor database with online volunteer system and third-party giving tools.
• Research prospective donors and grant opportunities as requested.
• Research best practices and solutions for emerging fundraising opportunities as requested (ex. online personal fundraising).

Grant Management

• Oversee tracking of grant program.
• Work with team members to ensure timely submission of all grant applications and reports.
• Ensure compliance with terms and conditions of grants received.

General Administrative Support and Communications

• In collaboration with Communications Manager, manage social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Provide administrative support for special events including but not limited to RSVP tracking, check in lists, nametags, donation follow up, etc.
• As needed, provide support for communications, partnership, and volunteer programs.
• As needed, provide general administrative support for Development Team.
• Proofread communications to donors and volunteers.
• Represent the organization on evenings and weekends as required

Expectations

• Passionate representation of the mission and purpose of Habitat for Humanity;
• Motivated by achievement of goals, quick learner, self-directed, self-starter—capable of working both independently and interdependently with a team;
• Handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail and accuracy;
• Remain flexible and adjust priorities as needed;
• Exercise discreet judgment—capable of making independent and effective decisions and work without close supervision;
• Use discretion when dealing with sensitive or confidential matters;
• Comfortable with some evening and/or weekend work hours;
• Comfortable with some travel, mainly within our service area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and/or experience;
• Thorough and robust knowledge of Excel;
• Demonstrable experience working productively and positively as a member of a team;
• Demonstrable experience using Microsoft Office applications, including mail merge functions;
• Excellent organizational and project management skills;
• Interest in gaining knowledge of website management, social networking, and other electronic communication techniques;

*All new applicants/employees requesting employment must be COVID-19 vaccinated to apply or to become an employee of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC.*

Compensation: Commensurate with experience and abilities and reflective of salary levels in nonprofit organizations. Benefits package includes holidays and paid time off, health insurance, 401k, and long and shortterm disability insurance.

Salary Range: $35,000-$45,000

To apply: In one document please submit a cover letter, resume via email to careers@orangehabitat.org.

Credit and criminal and driving record checks will be conducted before a final offer is made. Three references will be required for finalists

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applications are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

THIS COMPANY IS AN AT-WILL EMPLOYER AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE STATE LAW. THIS MEANS THAT REGARDLESS OF ANY PROVISION IN THIS APPLICATION, IF HIRED, THE COMPANY OR I MAY TERMINATE THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP AT ANY TIME, FOR ANY REASON, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE.