Chief Development Officer

Austin Habitat for Humanity is the forward-thinking Affordable Homeownership provider in the Austin area. Through faith in action, we engage the community in building homes, community, and hope. Join our service-oriented team to help build a better Austin.

AHFH MISSION

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

VISION

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

OUR CORE VALUES

Forward Thinking

Collaborative

Service Oriented

JOB SUMMARY:
Austin Habitat for Humanity (AHFH) seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Chief Development Officer to lead all fundraising and development efforts in support of the organization’s mission, visibility and long-term financial sustainability. Reporting to the COO and partnering closely with the CEO, senior leadership team and Board of Directors, the CDO plays a key role on the senior leadership team, helping to shape and drive the strategic decisions impacting AHFH.

This role is responsible for building and executing a comprehensive, diversified fundraising strategy across individual, corporate, foundation and government giving; strengthening donor relationships and external partnerships; and establishing the systems, structure and performance discipline needed to grow and sustain a $10M+ organizational budget. The CDO provides leadership to the Development team and committee structure using EOS tools, including scorecards and the LMA framework to drive accountability, alignment and results.

COMPANY PAID BENEFITS:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term, long-term disability
• 12 paid holidays/year
• 10 paid vacation days/year
• 10 paid sick days/year
• 3 personal time off days/year
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• 20% employee discount on ReStore purchases

COMPENSATION: $125,000 - $150,000/annually commensurate with experience

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS:

• Acts as a role model within and outside the Agency
• Adheres to Agency policy and procedures
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude and upholds organizational core values
• Works in collaboration with supervisor and staff to implement organizational strategic goals
• Demonstrates self-motivation, flexibility and efficient time management

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the CEO, COO, CFO and Board of Directors to lead a comprehensive, diversified fundraising strategy aligned with AHFH’s strategic priorities, financial sustainability, and long-term growth.
• Oversee the development, execution, and management of major fundraising initiatives, including individual, corporate, foundation and government giving as well as all funding proposals and related materials.
• Direct research and analysis of funding sources, donor trends, and market opportunities to position AHFH to respond proactively to changes in the philanthropic landscape.
• Lead donor stewardship and data management efforts by strengthening systems, monitoring fundraising performance and providing insights and regular reports to senior leadership and the Board to support decision-making and accountability.
• Oversee Volunteer Engagement as a year-round program, implementing strategies that create meaningful mission-driven experiences and cultivate volunteers into donors.
• Lead a high-performing Development team and committee structure, serving as staff lead to the Development Committee.
• Provide departmental oversight using EOS tools, including scorecards and the LMA framework, to drive accountability, performance and a collaborative, results-oriented, mission-driven culture.
• Maintain a full-time schedule with flexibility to support key events, campaigns, and donor engagement activities, including evenings and select weekends as needed.

This job is in person at AHFH corporate offices located at 500 W. Ben White Blvd. Austin, TX 78704 and will require occasional travel.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 10+ years professional experience in a nonprofit organization; demonstrated success in a developmental function (managing and forging relationships with multiple donor sources)
• 5+ years of staff management experience
• 2+ years in a leadership role within a development department
• Tangible experience of expanding and cultivating existing donor relationships over time.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal; ability to influence and engage a wide range of donors and build long-term relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable style, a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives.
• Ability to work independently without close oversight but also as a collaborator who will productively engage with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside AHFH.
• Ability to construct, articulate and execute annual strategic development plan.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Grant writing experience
• Experience supervising a Major Gifts Officer or having served as a Major Gifts Officer

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this role, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls. They will reach with arms and hands, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear, taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs. Specific vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required.