Careers

Haven House employs full- and part-time staff to provide the best case management and support services to homeless families. See a list of current Haven House staff.
One of the best ways to start is by volunteering: many staff members began as volunteers with Haven House.

To apply for an open employee position with Haven House: e mail your cover letter and resumé.

Looking for your next career? Haven House would like to meet you! We are currently searching for professionals who would like to work in a fun, fast paced environment serving homeless families.

We are currently hiring for a full-time Development Director!

NOW HIRING!

Please submit resume and cover letter to careers@havenhouseel.org

Position: Development Director
Classification: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt

General Summary:

The Development Director leads Haven House’s fund development program. The Development Director plans, develops, and manages fund development processes and activities, to grow the donor base and increase fundraising capacity and revenues consistent with the goals and objectives of Haven House. The Development Director works in partnership with the Executive Director to plan and implement branding, grant-writing activities, manage external communications and public relations, and manage relationships with the Board of Directors.

Essential Job Functions:

Plan, develop, and implement the agency’s Fund Development Plan (FDP) and action steps to achieve agreed upon goals and objectives
Supervises and works in partnership with the Communications Coordinator
Meet with and provide presentations to community groups, businesses, and other organizations to further FDP objectives
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective donors in accordance with the FDP objectives
Identify foundations and corporate entities that may be potential contributors/sponsors and establish corporate giving grants, planned giving, individual donor campaigns, and other fund raising activities to be available mechanisms for giving
Oversee the design and implementation of digital and print communications, solicitations, marketing and other communications
Oversee the design, operation, and updating of donor data management systems for tracking donations, quantifying and projecting donor activity, providing customized and segmented solicitations, donation acknowledgments, and public recognition, and distributing other communications
Manage donor acknowledgement process assuring timely, acknowledgement appropriate for the specific gift is provided to donor
Oversee and manage fundraising events
Oversee creation and management of website and social media content
Oversee, manage, design and implement communications on behalf of Haven House
Provide regular, ongoing reports on activities and the resulting outcomes
Assist the agency’s Board of Directors to maximize the skills, talents and resources of its current members so the Board’s fundraising responsibility to the organization is enhanced in partnership with the Executive Director, plan, acquire and report on grants to further the mission of Haven House
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the Executive Director

Skills:

Excellent communication including verbal and written
Management of data
Design and layout abilities
Ability to work independently
Efficient time management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred
Fundraising experience: Minimum of 3 years preferred

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
Must be able to access and navigate different areas of the shelter including second floor residential areas and lower level communal and storage areas

Additional Requirements

Pass criminal background check
Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Benefits:

Health Insurance (includes medical, dental, and vision) *Eligible on 61st day of employment
Group Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
403(b) Retirement Plan (with 1% annual salary match)
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

To apply for an open position: Please submit resume and cover letter to careers@havenhouseel.org .