Sponsor Relations Specialist

at  Habitat For Humanity Central Arizona

JOB SUMMARY:

To support the mission of Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona in the areas of, but not limited to fundraising/donor relations in corporate and faith communities. This individual will be assisting with oversight of volunteer engagement and sponsor relations. This position is Monday - Friday, including some nights and weekends.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal. The ability to listen and retain pertinent information.
• Ability to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication in person, by telephone, and/or at community meetings; exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately to staff, volunteers and others.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail a must.
• Proven record of community outreach, fundraising ability, understanding of nonprofit volunteerism.
• Positive personality, attitude and professionalism.
• Knowledge of CRM systems, Raiser’s Edge NXT software and Volunteer Hub a plus.
• Event planning and oversight of large-scale volunteer opportunities.
• A desire to be in nonprofit, supporting the building of a better Arizona.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Nonprofit Management or equivalent work experience in non-profit development.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of development and fundraising experience is a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:

• The ability to stand or walk on uneven ground, for potentially long stretches of time.
• The ability to sit at a desk or in a meeting for extended periods up to three or four hours at a time.
• On occasion, ability to lift up to 30 pounds without assistance from work colleagues.
• The ability to speak and hear to give and receive detailed information through verbal communication in person, using the telephone, and/or at community meetings; exchange ideas and convey detailed information accurately to staff, volunteers and others.