Fund Development Associate - DHIC

Job Description

Ask yourself

Are you ready to advance DHIC's long-standing mission to provide affordable housing and promote community well-being across the Triangle region? Are you ready to help shape the future of DHIC's fundraising efforts? Do you thrive in a role that is both strategic and hands-on - managing donor engagement, grant support, data management, and team collaboration? If so, you may be the first Fund Development Associate at DHIC.

Why DHIC?

At DHIC, we are dedicated to connecting people with safe, affordable, and desirable homes in the Triangle region of North Carolina. For 50 years, our mission has been to empower residents and strengthen neighborhoods through innovative housing solutions, homeownership education, and community-building initiatives.

DHIC has an excellent track record of executing its mission and is poised to diversify its revenue streams to deepen its impact. To successfully meet its laudable goals, DHIC is committed to effectively communicating with a variety of stakeholders (including residents, funders, governmental partners, and the real estate community) and broadening its revenue streams through multi-pronged resource development to support the mission and vision of the organization as it aligns with the strategic plan.

The DHIC impact and team has expanded as the result of community need and strategic direction. Now they are seeking their first Fund Development Associate to join their compassionate and dedicated team to help achieve their strategic vision.

What will you do as DHIC's first Fund Development Associate?

DHIC is seeking an inaugural Fund Development Associate to support and grow our fundraising and advancement efforts. This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven, early-career fundraising professional to help build a comprehensive development program. The Fund Development Associate will play a key role in donor engagement, grant support, data management, and fundraising operations.

This role is ideal for someone with familiarity with fundraising CRM systems, experience working with external fundraising consultants and grant writers, and a passion for affordable housing and community development. This role reports to the Vice President of Impact and collaborates with external consultants.

Key responsibilities include:

Fundraising & Donor Engagement

Assist in developing and executing fundraising campaigns, including annual appeals and special events.

Manage donor acknowledgments, stewardship efforts, and engagement activities.

Support relationship-building efforts with individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

Grant & Proposal Support

Work closely with external grant writers to support the preparation and submission of grant proposals and reports.

Research funding opportunities and track grant application deadlines.

Assist in gathering and organizing data needed for proposals and impact reporting.

Data & Development Operations

Manage and maintain donor and fundraising data, ensuring accuracy and best practices in CRM usage.

Generate reports and track key fundraising metrics.

Support gift processing, database segmentation, and donor recognition efforts.

Communications & Events

Assist with donor communications, including newsletters, appeals, and impact stories.

Support planning and logistics for donor and fundraising events.

Help create content and materials to support fundraising and donor engagement.

Board & Committee Support

Provide administrative and logistical support to the Board Fund Development Committee, including preparing materials, tracking action items, and assisting with donor outreach strategies.

About DHIC?

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Full-time