Business Development Specialist - Idaho Housing Foundation

Description

Are you passionate about making an impact in Idaho communities by addressing unique housing challenges?  

We're seeking a dynamic Business Development Specialist to join Idaho Housing & Finance’s Foundation and assist fundraising initiatives for housing-related nonprofits across the state.

In this role, you'll help maintain and build partnerships with donors, community organizations, and stakeholders to secure vital funding that transforms housing opportunities for Idaho residents. The ideal candidate combines exceptional relationship-building skills with strategic fundraising expertise and compelling communication abilities.

If you thrive in a mission-driven environment, excel at public speaking, and can leverage social media to amplify our cause, we want to hear from you. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening housing initiatives that serve communities throughout Idaho, creating lasting positive change for families and individuals in need.

Join us in building a future where all Idahoans have access to safe, affordable housing through your talent for connecting resources with meaningful causes.

Why you should work with us.

At our organization, we are dedicated to improving lives and strengthening Idaho communities. We believe that housing opportunities, self-sufficiency, and economic development are the pillars of progress. Our commitment to our team is unwavering, and we consider our employees our greatest priority. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional development and growth.

It's no wonder we have been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" in Idaho for a decade. Join us and be part of a vibrant, entrepreneurial organization that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of Idahoans.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

Business Development: 

• Coordinate activities and members of the Ambassador Program.
• Research potential donors and sponsors and perform initial outreach when appropriate.
• Act as back up to the Director of Philanthropy at public events, when appropriate and necessary, to generate donor leads and represent the foundation and IHFA.
• Support grant writing activities. Research and understand grant management and reporting requirements. When assigned, administer said grants.
• Maintain a development contact list using an internal CRM, including a folio on major donors and sponsors. 

Relationship Management:  

• At the direction of the Director of Philanthropy, connect with donors and sponsors to communicate impact and results, understand their needs and preferences, and perform informal contact moments.
• When appropriate, accompany the Director of Philanthropy to sponsor and major donor pitch presentations. Support if needed. 
• Upon the direction of the Director of Philanthropy, coordinate and deliver partner training. 

Promotion and Communications:  

• At the direction of the Director of Philanthropy and Marketing, identify content, support the production of marketing collateral, and facilitate the distribution of material.
• Monitor relevant social media activities and support the execution of the Foundation’s social media strategy and practices.
• Prepare and distribute donor and sponsor letters and communications. 

Administrative Support:  

• Manage the vendor contract and services for HousingIdaho.com.
• Provide financial management support, including receipt of donations, expense coding, budget tracking, and support Finance staff.
• Perform monthly reporting for internal and external impact, progress, and financial reporting.
• Act in an administrative capacity on multiple development and campaign platforms/systems.
• Coordinate travel.
• Support the documentation of established standards and practices by maintaining policy, procedural and governance documents. 

Customer Service:  

• Represent the foundation and IHFA in a professional and respectful manner, demonstrating an understanding of and an ability to communicate on their impact and activities across Idaho.
• Present IHFA’s and foundation’s mission and activities in a clear, articulate manner.
• Provide timely, accurate, complete, appropriate, and professional responses verbally and in writing in response to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders. 

 May perform other additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Requirements

Position qualifications required are the following:    

• A four-year degree from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience is desired.
• Self-directed and motivated performer with excellent collaboration and written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to foster and maintain strong, professional relationships with key business partners required.
• Strong digital and research skills required.
• Experience with social media platforms. 
• General knowledge of basic accounting practices. 
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written reports on development and outreach
• activities.
• Experience Microsoft suite products required.
• Experience with CRM systems preferred.
• Fundraising industry knowledge preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of graphic design tools a plus. 

Please note that the above description does not cover all job duties. Qualified candidates must be able to perform essential functions with or without accommodations.