Director of Advancement
Habitat for Humanity of Iowa
Not for Profit-Charity, Economic Development | Full Time | Onsite | Altoona
Posted: 9/3/25
Job Description
Summary: Habitat Iowa is looking for a professional and experienced fundraiser to join their team as the Director of Advancement. This position implements fundraising and communication strategies for the organization, as well as providing consultation and training to Habitat Affiliates across Iowa. This includes but is not limited to cultivating new relationships, raising funds from private and public sources, writing grants, managing social media and website content, preparing reports and publications.
Time Commitment: This is a salaried position, averaging 40 hours per week. Some weeks may be more based on funding deadlines, hosting events, and other various reasons. Flex time is available with approval.
Deadline to Apply 9/30/25
Address
809 8TH ST SW SUITE F
Essential Job Functions
General:
• Be an advocate for and effectively communicate Habitat for Humanity’s mission and the importance of decent, affordable housing.
• Be comfortable with delivering education, training, and providing technical assistance to others.
• Attend appropriate training and professional development needed to be successful at the position.
• Implement the objectives and goals from the organization’s strategic plan.
Fundraising Support to Iowa Habitat Affiliates: (Approx. 40% of time)
• Provide training, consultation, technical assistance, and support to Affiliates in their efforts to raise funds.
• Assist Affiliates with creating and implementing individualized fundraising plans
• Assist in identifying and writing grants for Affiliates
Fundraising for Iowa Habitat: (Approx. 35% of time)
• Work closely with the Executive Director to create and implement fundraising strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors and external partners.
• Raise capital to fund below-interest rate mortgages. This includes building relationships with Iowa banks and credit unions.
• Raise funds to supplement other Habitat Iowa programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with event sponsors and donors. Cultivate new sponsorships.
• Assist the Housing Programs team in grant writing from federal, state, and private sources.
Coordinate internal and external communication for the organization. (Approx. 15% of time)
INTERNAL (to Affiliates, staff, and board members):
• Prepare the organization’s Annual Impact Report.
• Publish the monthly ASO update, sent via email.
• Disseminate urgent information to affiliates apart from the ASO Update.
EXTERNAL (to donors, elected officials, partners, and others outside the organization):
• Work with team members to develop and deploy statewide marketing, advocacy and outreach plan.
• Maintain the organization’s websites (currently 2) and social media accounts. This includes keeping it up to date, having relevant content, and creating an on-going social media plan.
Provide support to other HFHIA programs as needed. (Approx. 10% of time)
• Assist the Executive Director with legislative, advocacy activities, and relationship building. This may include serving on a state-wide coalition and/or board.
• Assist the team in coordinating state-wide and/or regional events and networking opportunities. This may include the Midwest Habitat Conference, Day at the Capitol, Quarterly Leadership Meetings, and other occasional trainings and/or events.
• Support and assist other team members with special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education
A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
Experience
7 years in fundraising
The ideal candidate will have the following: employment experience at a non-profit organization, experience with cultivating new donor relationships, experience in creating diverse fundraising plans, experience in leading a group of committee members, and proven excellence in written and verbal communication.
Benefits
Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000, based on experience
Benefits: Medical and dental insurance with employer contribution available, employer paid long-term disability, employer paid basic life insurance policy, employer discretionary match into 401k, generous paid time off and flexible schedule. Other products available for employees to purchase at their own cost including vision, critical illness, accident, short-term disability, hospital indemnity and legal insurance.
About the Company
Habitat’s Mission: Seeking to put Gods love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Habitat for Humanity of Iowa is an Affiliate Support Organization supporting local affiliates across the state of Iowa. Each day Habitat Iowa supports the Habitat impact in four core areas:
Resource Development, Advocacy, Training and Technical Assistance, Disaster Preparedness and Response
Travel Required
Yes, minimal travel in state with occasional travel out of state for training opportunities
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
Lisa Houser