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Available Roles at Durham Habitat:

Donor Relations & Fundraising Officer

Full Job Description

Habitat for Humanity of Durham seeks a Development & Fundraising Officer to serve as a member of our fundraising team and help drive growth in our annual giving and sponsorship programs. This role is part of a small, cross-functional team, working closely with Communications teams.

The Development & Fundraising Officer will provide leadership and initiative to develop and execute strategies to identify, cultivate, retain, and close gift relationships with assigned individuals, corporations, faith-based groups, and community organizations to meet a significant annual revenue goal. This is a relationship-forward role requiring strong public presence, excellent communication, and comfort with public speaking and presentations. The ideal candidate is a proactive fundraiser who enjoys meeting new people, telling compelling stories, and turning relationships into meaningful support for Habitat’s mission.

Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Donor Development

• Establish with the development team a systematic strategy to actively identify, cultivate, solicit, and close commitments from new and existing donors to meet or exceed assigned revenue goals.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of prospects and donors, moving them through the donor pipeline.
• Lead donor engagement efforts to retain, upgrade, and track annual giving supporters and sponsorship partners’ activities in the donor database/CRM.

Donor Solicitation & Relationship Management

• Work independently to conduct face-to-face visits, possible virtual meetings, and other relationship-building activities to secure assigned sponsorships and annual gifts.

Campaigns, Presentations & Communications Collaboration

• Create and execute, with the Communications Team, assigned solicitation campaigns (mail, email, virtual, website, presentations, proposals, etc.) to compassionately and effectively articulate the Habitat story.
• Represent Habitat for Humanity of Durham at community events, faith-based gatherings, corporate meetings, and volunteer activities.

Planning, Reporting & Operations

• Work with the Development Team to establish annual revenue goals for the budget; provide accurate and timely progress reports.
• Grant administration support (tracking deliverables/timelines/compliance; maintaining grant documentation with program/finance)
• Grant reporting + drafting narrative language with organizational leadership (proposals/renewals/funder communications)

Events & Community Engagement

• Assist in hosting and supporting events on- and off-site (including some nights and weekends).
• Build strong internal relationships with program staff to stay current on Habitat work and bring impact stories to donors.
• Professional Development
• Actively seek and participate in professional continued education to strengthen fundraising skills and stay current on best practices.

Professional Development

• Actively seek and participate in professional continued education to strengthen fundraising skills and stay current on best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of successful fundraising experience, including a proven record of securing gifts/sponsorships or comparable revenue generation.
• Previous financial experience (budgeting, reporting, analysis, or related work) and fundraising experience is expected.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to listen well and engage, inspire, and persuade.
• Comfort with public speaking and developing presentations
• Strong relationship-building skills with a diverse range of constituents and a commitment to maintaining high-quality donor stewardship.
• Ability to manage multiple complex priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Experience with donor databases/CRMs is a plus.
• Experience supporting grant administration and reporting (narrative, outcomes, and compliance) is a plus.

Additional Requirements / Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Director of Finance

Habitat for Humanity of Durham seeks a strategic and experienced Director of Finance to lead and manage all financial operations for our dynamic, mission-driven organization. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, audit preparation, and mortgage origination management, ensuring sound financial stewardship across our programs.

The Director of Finance will collaborate with teams across construction, homeowner services, and development to provide insightful financial guidance that supports decision-making and long-term planning.

The Director of Finance will also bring expertise in financial management software, specifically QuickBooks, to ensure effective and efficient financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements and analysis for various affiliate departments, providing actionable insights for decision-making.
• Lead the annual budget process, working closely with affiliate departments to develop departmental budgets and ensure alignment with overall organizational goals.
• Understanding avenues of lending, non-profit funding, grants, leveraging of assets, financial forecasting, and capital funding.
• Successfully implement non-profit accounting principles across the organization.
• Prepare audit schedules and footnote disclosures for external auditors, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Controller and Accounting Assistant, providing leadership and ensuring efficient workflow and task management.
• Manage General Liability and Workers’ Compensation insurance, including compliance and audit processes.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Reconcile mortgages monthly with a third-party administrator to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Homeowner Services Department and third-party administrator to provide accurate mortgage payoff information to homeowners.
• Assist the Construction Department with detailed reporting and analysis of construction costs, supporting strategic planning and budgeting.
• Track the organization’s asset valuation on a bi-annual basis.
• Maintain overview of process to reconcile donations with the Development Department to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial records.
• Prepare financial schedules for the 990 tax return, ensuring all required financial information is accurately reported.
• Oversee all Accounts Payable functions, supervising the accounts payable process.
• Prepare a monthly snapshot for the Finance Committee, summarizing key financial metrics and performance indicators.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis on a variety of subjects to support strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
• Assist the President in the preparation of the Private Placement Memorandum for any upcoming financial initiatives.4

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field with non-profit GAAP experience. CPA or CFA preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• 5 Years or more of experience in managing financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks is essential for efficient financial management and reporting.
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and auditing standards.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced Excel skills.
• Job Type: Contract
• Pay: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year
• Experience:
• Finance: 5 years (Preferred)
• Location:
• Durham, NC (Preferred)
• Ability to Relocate:
• Durham, NC: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
• Work Location: In person