Community Development & Fundraising Manager - Housing (CHSA)

The Community Development & Fundraising Manager at Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA) serves as an integral partner and collaborator to the Executive Director. The manager helps advance the organization’s goals by increasing community awareness and securing financial support for affordable and workforce housing in Chatham County—an essential socioeconomic priority for the region. This position is assigned to and works under the direction of Community Housing Services Agency, Inc. (CHSA), an independent nonprofit organization. CHSA is a separate organization from the City of Savannah.

We offer an excellent benefits package to include health, dental and vision, defined contribution plan (457b), life insurance, wellness programs, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, employee assistance program, home buyers program, tuition reimbursement and more!

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• Collaborate with Executive Director to identify education, outreach, communications, and fund development opportunities appropriate to contribute to the Housing United initiative.
• Initiate, develop, and nurture relationships with multiple stakeholders and constituencies, including community leaders, community groups, affordable housing developers and syndicators, non-profit partners, as well as municipalities, local government(s) and their staff(s) to further the preservation and creation of housing that is affordable in the Savannah/Chatham County area.
• Develop and implement community engagement strategies to increase general awareness of affordable housing issues, initiatives, and opportunities for various audiences.
• Develop, initiate, and manage relationships with community, business and civic leaders, citizens, and other stakeholders in/out of the affordable housing realm to create a network of support and engagement for housing that is affordable for citizens across the socio-economic spectrum.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director in the effort to solicit financial support from individuals, businesses, and foundations through direct asks, written appeals, fundraising events, capital campaigns, and grant applications.
• Engage the broad community to promote the mission and programs of CHSA through forums, community conversations, listening sessions, town hall meetings, and information sessions.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and board to align community engagement efforts with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Utilize organization’s CRM database to track community partners and stakeholders for fundraising, outreach, communications, and engagement efforts.
• Monitor and evaluate community engagement efforts to measure impact and adjust strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director in cultivating a meaningful and productive communications strategy, including the shared responsibility to develop, refine, and enhance the organization’s communications plan.
• Assist with the organization’s social media and online presence to engage with the community and promote the non-profit’s mission and initiatives.

• Develop and manage the community outreach and general communications materials, printed and digital, in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Participate in conferences, panel discussions, coalitions, collaborative efforts, and days of action.
• Develop the knowledge and ability to serve as a “subject matter expert” to represent the non-profit and its mission at community meetings, events, forums, and other engagements as appropriate.
• Support Board fundraising engagement through materials, briefings, and donor coordination.
• Prepare development updates for Board meetings as requested.
• Support creation and use of Affordable Housing Prospectus, donor pitch books and program-specific cases for support.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include responsibilities outside the primary scope of the position, as need to support CHSA’s operations and organizational goals.

Bachelor’s degree or above in marketing, communications, public policy, public administration, social work, non-profit management, or a related field with 3-5 years of non-profit experience in non-profit administration, public relations, marketing, program development, advancement, or community outreach.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated interest in affordable housing, community development, urban/regional economic development, and/or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication, networking, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse stakeholders representing a range of backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives, with a focus on finding common ground and building partnerships that support the preservation and creation of affordable housing.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment and adapt to changing organizational priorities and opportunities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Proficiency with Canva or similar design tools for developing sponsorship materials, presentations, social media content, and donor communications.
• Experience with donor management, fundraising, and constituent relationship management (CRM) systems such as Bloomerang, Salesforce, or similar platforms.
• Experience with email marketing and donor communication platforms such as Constant Contact, Mailchimp, or similar systems.
• Experience using grant research and tracking platforms such as Grant Advance, Instrumentl, Candid/Foundation Directory, or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and website content-management systems.
• Ability and willingness to learn and effectively utilize new software, technology, and database systems as organizational needs evolve.