Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville

Philantrhopy Manager

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville

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Job Summary

The Philanthropy Manager is responsible for relationship and fund development to support Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville (HFHGN) home builds in Dickson, Cheatham, Wilson, and Robertson Counties. Will work with the Sponsor Relations Specialist to fulfill the partnership and maximize the Sponsor/Volunteer Habitat experience. The Philanthropy Manager engages with members of each county’s Community Advisory Council to harness their connections within the community to recruit build and event sponsors. Works in partnership with Event Specialists to create successful fundraising events that bring awareness to the work Habitat for Humanity is doing in the community while raising significant funds to support the mission.

Job Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
House Sponsorships

  • Responsible for identifying, cultivating, and securing house sponsors and grant funding in Dickson Cheatham, Wilson, and Robertson Counties in support of annual home builds in line with the agency budget.
  • Oversees relationships with key house sponsors to ensure a positive experience is had and results in recurring partnerships.
  • Works in partnership with Sponsor Relations Specialist to ensure covenants are sent and sponsors make timely payments and with the Volunteer Experience Specialist to create and manage volunteer registration links.
  • Ensure pre-build and post-build meetings are performed and sponsor feedback is communicated.
  • Works in partnership with Event Specialist and Sponsor Relations Specialist on home dedication ceremonies in Dickson, Cheatham, Robertson, and Wilson Counties.

Fundraising

  • Responsible for securing sponsorships for key fundraising events and donations from those in attendance in each county while working in conjunction with the Event Specialist who will handle the event logistics.
  • Identify grant opportunities and work with appropriate agency resources to secure and fulfill them.
  • Create opportunities to drive donations through special campaigns or calls to action.
  • Ensure the agency has a visible presence and/or fundraising resources available in Dickson, Cheatham, Robertson, and Wilson Counties.
  • Support agency Development Dept. in their interface with business and community leaders, civic groups, and others who can actively engage with Dickson Cheatham, Robertson, and Wilson Counties.

Community Advisory Councils

  • Identify and recruit community leaders to serve as Community Advisory Council members in Dickson, Cheatham, Robertson, and Wilson Counties
  • Ensure active and engaged Community Advisory Councils through quarterly scheduled meetings augmented with continued communication to support securing house sponsorships, successful fundraising events, homeownership applicants, land acquisition, and ReStores.
  • Ensure achievement of established goals for funds raised, volunteer participation, families served, and Habitat’s image in each regional county community.

Other

  • Responsible for entering and updating Salesforce with prospect and sponsor information
  • Represents Humanity of Greater Nashville at appropriate community and professional organization events
  • Supports the ReStore (if one exists) in achieving its inventory acquisition and revenue goals.
  • Supports Homeowner Services in recruiting and training Habitat future homeowners in Dickson, Cheatham, Robertson, and Wilson Counties.
  • Participates in all staff training events
  • Other duties as directed by management

TIME REQUIREMENTS:

This position will require 40+ hours per work week. Some evening and weekend work is required. On-site presence on pre-determined Regional County build days, including Saturdays and Sundays required. Satisfactory attendance is required.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of five years’ work experience is required; non-profit, volunteer management and development experience is strongly preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Experience supervising others and working with volunteers is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of the local funding community is required.
  • Must have computer skills including Microsoft Teams and Salesforce.com, and excellent verbal communication skills.
  • Must have the ability and desire to work respectfully with people of all cultures, languages, national origins, races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, classes, immigration statuses, sexual orientations, gender identity and expressions, ages, mental or physical abilities, and other diversity factors. Must conduct all activities in accordance with Habitat principles and values.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Simple IRA
  • Simple IRA Matching
  • HSA
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 10 Paid Vacation Days
  • 10 Paid Sick Days

How to Apply

For all interested and qualified candidates, please send a Cover Letter and Resume with three professional references to: jobs@habitatnashville.org

Details

  • Date Posted: January 29, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Fundraising / Revenue Development
  • Service Area: Community Development
  • Working Hours: 40+ hours/week
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