Location: Huntington,IN, USA
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry that unites volunteers and local investors with qualified families to build safe, stable, affordable homes in Northeast Indiana.The Huntington Area Manager will be a key member of the Habitat GFW Development Team who is responsible for building relationships in the Huntington County community. This role will generate mission interest and community participation while receiving all needed support services from the Greater Fort Wayne Admin office.Applicants should be passionate about affordable housing and exemplify Habitats core values which are Faithful, Thoughtful, Sustainable, Collaborative, and Transformational. The ideal candidate will love community leadership and engaging people. The best fit will have the unique ability to dig in, live in the details, find solutions, and communicate clearly with empathy to diverse groups of people with minimal oversight.::: sectionMain ResponsibilitiesCommunity leadershipFoster the donor sustainability cycleImplement Habitats Fundraising Process in the Huntington areaShare the Habitat story and solicit donorsBuild and manage proposals for Huntington partnershipsFind groups and individuals to volunteer on Huntington build sitesConnect with community agencies to share Homeownership opportunitiesAdvocate for affordable housing with local government and municipalities to serve needsSeek property for donation or purchase to serve familiesMaintain clear, consistent communication with all relevant Habitat staff membersOther duties as needed :::::: sectionCompetenciesEnthusiastic and highly collaborative team playerPositive attitude and respect toward a diverse range of people; tact and diplomacyAbility to cultivate and foster both formal and informal relationships across the organization and in the communityWillingness to take initiative and be flexible while working effectively on multiple projectsOutstanding organizational skills, incredible attention to detail, and impeccable follow-through with the ability to manage projects and meet deadlines :::::: sectionExperienceBachelors degree in a relevant field3+ years of nonprofit fundraising or business development experienceStrong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other business applicationsCustomer relationship management (CRM) software expertise preferred :::::: sectionPhysical RequirementsManual dexterity and visual acuity for tablet and computer use.Able to utilize the telephone to communicate with others, inside and outside of an office environment. :::::: section Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fort Wayne is firmly committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.:::