Homes for Our Troops
Overview
Are you looking to give back and feel good about the work you do? Is flexibility and a great benefits package important to you? Homes For Our Troops (HFOT) offers a strong benefits package and a mission-driven culture. HFOT is dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. Whether you’re new to the nonprofit industry, returning to work after a gap in employment, transitioning, or taking the next step in your career path, you will be on HFOT’s radar.
HFOT offers full-time employees competitive pay and benefits including medical and dental plans, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, vacation/sick time, life insurance, disability insurance, and company apparel. HFOT contributes up to 80% of full-time employees’ medical and dental premium costs.
HFOT provides a flexible work schedule. Generally, the hybrid arrangement is that after 90 days, employees spend about 50% of their time in the HFOT office in Taunton, MA and about 50% working from home, if the role allows.
We believe in a collaborative work environment with versatile leadership, great teammates, and a purposeful mission to build specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. HFOT is proud to have a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Note: This position requires work in the Taunton, MA office location two or more days per week.
Position Summary The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. The Fundraising and Events Coordinator serves as the main point of contact and provides support for HFOT project-based and third-party fundraising events, focusing on filling special event sponsorships. This role cultivates relationships with new and returning fundraiser hosts to increase fundraising efforts nationwide, focusing on civic organizations that HFOT currently partners with, as well as communities where HFOT is building homes. The Coordinator ensures each fundraiser is registered and provided with the appropriate tools and materials to generate maximum revenue and exposure. The Coordinator will work with their team and other HFOT teammates to cultivate new sponsors and relationships for our special events and Team HFOT Running Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research communities and civic organizations near locations where HFOT will build homes, and create a fundraising outreach and cultivation plan to reach fiscal goals for each project based on veteran, location, and opportunity.
Serve as HFOT’s primary staff contact and subject-matter expert for all engagement with civic organizations, as well as other fundraisers assigned.
Integrate the fundraising plan with the overall community engagement plan.
Assist in securing sponsorships, planning, coordination, and execution of HFOT special events including the HFOT Golf Classic, Camaraderie Classic, DFW Clay Shoot, and other major external fundraising events as assigned.
Maintain contact with and provide support through all phases of the fundraising cycle for assigned fundraisers:
Follow up with fundraising leads and inquiries, provide guidance, answer questions, and inform potential independent fundraisers of HFOT’s policies and procedures. Establish best practices for hosting a fundraiser.
Review all incoming Independent Fundraising proposals and communicate approval or rejection to appropriate individual(s).
Review, approve and provide independent fundraisers with appropriate logo and promotional materials.
Ensure appropriate logos and HFOT information are accurate in all press releases.
List fundraisers on HFOT website events calendar as appropriate.
Work with HFOT staff to identify and invite HFOT Veterans to attend and participate in key independent fundraising events and check donation presentations.
Work with HFOT staff to identify and invite corporate partners, foundations, HFOT ambassadors, and HFOT Board Directors to independent fundraisers as appropriate.
Fully brief HFOT representatives attending independent fundraisers.
Maintain record keeping and follow procedures in Raiser’s Edge database and current online fundraising platform.
Set up campaigns or ticketing pages, provide technical support to users and donors, and work with appropriate team members to ensure all fundraising gifts, events, and hosts are recorded accurately in the Raiser’s Edge database.
Manage all follow up and administrative tasks relating to independent fundraisers.
Create and coordinate delivery or presentation of Certificates of Appreciation, thank you gifts, and follow up notes to hosts and key volunteers.
Assist with annual and monthly budget projections and reporting pertaining to independent fundraising efforts.
Perform a variety of additional duties including answering phones, taking messages, and helping other team members when assistance is needed.
Serve on internal HFOT committees and working groups, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Compatibility with the HFOT culture: HFOT is a dedicated, loyal, and cohesive team, led by skilled and versatile leaders, focused on excellence, ethical conduct, and the quality of the services we provide.
3+ years’ work experience in special events planning, fundraising or customer service.
Excellent interpersonal skills including outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational, negotiation, and leadership abilities, with keen attention to detail.
Customer service oriented, with a friendly and professional speaking voice, strong phone etiquette, a positive and energetic attitude, and a strong desire to meet goals and commitments.
Team player able to work with a diverse group of individuals (HFOT executives, corporate leaders, civic organization leaders, veterans, staff, and volunteers).
Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to initiate projects and set priorities.
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge and experience with non-profit database Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Experience in budget creation preferred.
Flexible, discreet, and able to maintain confidential information; ability to follow appropriate protocol for specific situations.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work is generally performed in an office environment. The physical demands include lifting objects weighing at least 25 lbs, sitting for long periods, and repetitive wrist/hand movements. Regular use of computer and related equipment is required.
Travel required (approximately 30%), including weekends and evenings to coordinate, attend, and support HFOT fundraising events.
Salary $57,084 to $77,232
Job Benefits HFOT offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental plans, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, vacation/sick time, life insurance, disability insurance, and company apparel. HFOT contributes up to 80% of medical and dental premium costs. HFOT also offers a flexible work schedule with a hybrid arrangement after 90 days, where applicable by role.
Company Profile Location: 6 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Web Site: https://www.hfotusa.org
Equal Opportunity Employer Homes For Our Troops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law.
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HFOT offers full-time employees competitive pay and benefits including medical and dental plans, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, vacation/sick time, life insurance, disability insurance, and company apparel. HFOT contributes up to 80% of full-time employees’ medical and dental premium costs.
HFOT provides a flexible work schedule. Generally, the hybrid arrangement is that after 90 days, employees spend about 50% of their time in the HFOT office in Taunton, MA and about 50% working from home, if the role allows.
We believe in a collaborative work environment with versatile leadership, great teammates, and a purposeful mission to build specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 veterans. HFOT is proud to have a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. Note: This position requires work in the Taunton, MA office location two or more days per week.
Position Summary The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. The Fundraising and Events Coordinator serves as the main point of contact and provides support for HFOT project-based and third-party fundraising events, focusing on filling special event sponsorships. This role cultivates relationships with new and returning fundraiser hosts to increase fundraising efforts nationwide, focusing on civic organizations that HFOT currently partners with, as well as communities where HFOT is building homes. The Coordinator ensures each fundraiser is registered and provided with the appropriate tools and materials to generate maximum revenue and exposure. The Coordinator will work with their team and other HFOT teammates to cultivate new sponsors and relationships for our special events and Team HFOT Running Team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Research communities and civic organizations near locations where HFOT will build homes, and create a fundraising outreach and cultivation plan to reach fiscal goals for each project based on veteran, location, and opportunity.
Serve as HFOT’s primary staff contact and subject-matter expert for all engagement with civic organizations, as well as other fundraisers assigned.
Integrate the fundraising plan with the overall community engagement plan.
Assist in securing sponsorships, planning, coordination, and execution of HFOT special events including the HFOT Golf Classic, Camaraderie Classic, DFW Clay Shoot, and other major external fundraising events as assigned.
Maintain contact with and provide support through all phases of the fundraising cycle for assigned fundraisers:
Follow up with fundraising leads and inquiries, provide guidance, answer questions, and inform potential independent fundraisers of HFOT’s policies and procedures. Establish best practices for hosting a fundraiser.
Review all incoming Independent Fundraising proposals and communicate approval or rejection to appropriate individual(s).
Review, approve and provide independent fundraisers with appropriate logo and promotional materials.
Ensure appropriate logos and HFOT information are accurate in all press releases.
List fundraisers on HFOT website events calendar as appropriate.
Work with HFOT staff to identify and invite HFOT Veterans to attend and participate in key independent fundraising events and check donation presentations.
Work with HFOT staff to identify and invite corporate partners, foundations, HFOT ambassadors, and HFOT Board Directors to independent fundraisers as appropriate.
Fully brief HFOT representatives attending independent fundraisers.
Maintain record keeping and follow procedures in Raiser’s Edge database and current online fundraising platform.
Set up campaigns or ticketing pages, provide technical support to users and donors, and work with appropriate team members to ensure all fundraising gifts, events, and hosts are recorded accurately in the Raiser’s Edge database.
Manage all follow up and administrative tasks relating to independent fundraisers.
Create and coordinate delivery or presentation of Certificates of Appreciation, thank you gifts, and follow up notes to hosts and key volunteers.
Assist with annual and monthly budget projections and reporting pertaining to independent fundraising efforts.
Perform a variety of additional duties including answering phones, taking messages, and helping other team members when assistance is needed.
Serve on internal HFOT committees and working groups, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Compatibility with the HFOT culture: HFOT is a dedicated, loyal, and cohesive team, led by skilled and versatile leaders, focused on excellence, ethical conduct, and the quality of the services we provide.
3+ years’ work experience in special events planning, fundraising or customer service.
Excellent interpersonal skills including outstanding verbal and written communication, organizational, negotiation, and leadership abilities, with keen attention to detail.
Customer service oriented, with a friendly and professional speaking voice, strong phone etiquette, a positive and energetic attitude, and a strong desire to meet goals and commitments.
Team player able to work with a diverse group of individuals (HFOT executives, corporate leaders, civic organization leaders, veterans, staff, and volunteers).
Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. Ability to initiate projects and set priorities.
Able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge and experience with non-profit database Raiser’s Edge preferred.
Experience in budget creation preferred.
Flexible, discreet, and able to maintain confidential information; ability to follow appropriate protocol for specific situations.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work is generally performed in an office environment. The physical demands include lifting objects weighing at least 25 lbs, sitting for long periods, and repetitive wrist/hand movements. Regular use of computer and related equipment is required.
Travel required (approximately 30%), including weekends and evenings to coordinate, attend, and support HFOT fundraising events.
Salary $57,084 to $77,232
Job Benefits HFOT offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental plans, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, vacation/sick time, life insurance, disability insurance, and company apparel. HFOT contributes up to 80% of medical and dental premium costs. HFOT also offers a flexible work schedule with a hybrid arrangement after 90 days, where applicable by role.
Company Profile Location: 6 Main Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Web Site: https://www.hfotusa.org
Equal Opportunity Employer Homes For Our Troops, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, medical history, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law.
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