Donor Engagement Advisor

At Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley, we seek to build not only homes with families, but strength, self-reliance, and stability as well. We know that strong, stable homes help build strong and stable communities. We believe that with a little help, we all have the potential to stand alone.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Donor Engagement Advisor to support our fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and grant management. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nonprofit work, skilled in relationship-building, and experienced in grant writing. This position will work closely with the Development Director, President & CEO, and key stakeholders to enhance donor engagement and increase funding opportunities.

• Serve as the primary donor relationship manager for a portfolio of foundations and mid-tier donors.
• Cultivate and steward donor relationships through phone calls, in-person and virtual meetings, events, and targeted outreach.
• Track key engagements with donors, ensuring personal and meaningful outreach.
• Represent Habitat at community events to promote engagement, volunteerism, and financial support.

• Foster relationships and maintain open communication with foundation contacts, both current and prospective, including ongoing direct dialogue related to impact reporting and dissemination.
• Oversee, coordinate, and implement the grant-writing process including the writing, reporting, and submission of proposals, ensuring clear timelines and compliance.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive internal reporting/tracking system via the CRM system to track deadlines, reporting requirements, and funding priorities while maintaining organized records of existing and new grantors.
• Research and identify new grant funding opportunities for Habitat’s programs.

• Plan and execute fundraising and donor stewardship events
• Manage the stewardship and cultivation strategy of events to further donor and prospective donor engagement.

• Verify donor information in the CRM system (Bloomerang or similar), ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Generate reports on donor trends, giving patterns, and fundraising performance to guide strategy.

Minimal travel required (less than 10%)

• Rewarding Work – Make a meaningful impact in the community by supporting affordable housing initiatives.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – $55,000 - $65,000 per year + health insurance, 403(B) retirement plan, PTO, vision, dental & more!
• Growth Opportunities – Training & career development in a team-focused environment

• Education:
  
  Associate’s Degree required;
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  4-6 years in donor relations, fundraising, grant writing, or nonprofit development, or a related field
• Valid driver’s license
• Tech Proficiency:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office and proficiency with donor management/ database software.
• Flexible Availability:
  Some weekend and evening events, or travel and overnight stay associated with Habitat events, trainings or seminars may be required for the role.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with excellent in-person, phone, and email etiquette.
• Strong writing skills and experience.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage fundraising events from start to finish with minimal oversight.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and sensitivity.

• Successful completion of background check & drug screening.
• 2 professional references

Position
:
Donor Engagement Advisor

Location
:
Hickory, NC (Onsite with Flexibility)

Schedule
:
Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Type
:
Full Time