Director of Development
Heading HomeAlbuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
83363 - 90035 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Heading Home is a New Mexico nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness by providing emergency and permanent supportive housing, wrap-around services, and a medical respite program for individuals transitioning from hospitals. The organization operates two shelters—Albuquerque Opportunity Center and Westside Emergency Housing Center—and runs a signature Housing First initiative that has housed hundreds of medically vulnerable, chronically homeless residents since 2011. Heading Home distinguishes itself through a unified advocacy voice, collaborative convening of community partners, and education efforts that promote collective impact and harm-reduction models. Its comprehensive approach serves families, women, men, and veterans, ensuring that the most vulnerable members of the community receive tailored support and a pathway to stable housing.
Job Description
The Director of Development provides direction and oversight in all functions that contribute to and support the raising of financial resources for Heading Home's mission, leading the Development Department and building relationships with donors and prospects.
Requirements
- Strategic planning and development of annual resource development plans
- Management of donor engagement databases and communications
- Grant writing and administration
- Marketing and awareness of gift cultivation
- Volunteer development and management
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
