Opportunity Type:
Regular
Summary:
A home is the foundation on which we build our lives. When families have access to safe, affordable housing, they gain the stability to pursue opportunity, improve health and well-being, and build stronger futures. Yet every day, millions of people around the world face the challenges that come with inadequate housing. Celebrating our 50th year, we at Habitat for Humanity are working to change that by expanding access to housing solutions and opening doors to opportunity worldwide.
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (based in the US), the newly-created Vice President, Global Fundraising & Partnerships will lead Habitat for Humanity International's philanthropic revenue generation across all regions outside the United States. This is a transformational leadership opportunity for a visionary fundraising executive who can inspire donors, partners, and teams to help advance a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
As a member of the Resource Development Management Group, you'll shape Habitat's international fundraising strategy and lead a global team responsible for generating more than $150 million annually. Through strategic philanthropy, you'll help mobilize the resources needed to expand housing access, strengthen communities, and accelerate lasting impact around the world.
Key Responsibilities:
Official Business Title: Vice President, International Resource Development
Scope: All regions outside the U.S.
Travel: International travel of approximately 40-50%.
Location: This position may be based in a country where we are registered to do business, such as the UK, Slovakia, Kenya, Philippines, Costa Rica or the US. Importantly, this role must be generally available to support a variety of time zones, including the Asia/Pacific region.
Why This Role Matters
Habitat's work is grounded in a simple belief: housing matters. Safe, affordable homes create the foundation for stronger families, more resilient communities, and greater economic opportunity. As the Vice President, Global Fundraising & Partnerships, you will help build the partnerships and philanthropic investments that make this work possible at scale.
You will engage some of the world's leading corporations, foundations, institutions, and philanthropists to help open doors to housing solutions, mobilize resources for systemic change, and strengthen a global movement that has helped more than 65 million people access improved housing over the past 50 years.
What You'll Do
- Develop and lead an international fundraising strategy that integrates corporate, individual, and institutional giving to drive sustainable revenue growth across all regions outside the U.S.
- Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and partners, securing six-, seven-, and eight-figure commitments that advance Habitat's global mission.
- Lead, mentor, and support a global team of 5-6 direct and 30 indirect reports, fostering operational excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Build and strengthen high-level relationships with board members, international partners, government agencies, and senior leaders across the Habitat network.
- Partner across program, finance, communications, and advocacy teams to deliver a unified "One Habitat" donor experience and compelling cases for support.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the Chief Development Officer and executive leadership on fundraising trends, opportunities, risks, and long-term revenue planning.
What You'll Bring
Requirements
- Commitment to Habitat's mission on a global scale and genuine passion for advancing a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
- Comfortable leading in an inclusive, Christian ministry.
- Bachelor's degree.
- 12+ years of progressive fundraising or business development leadership experience, including significant experience in complex international or multi-regional environments.
- Deep knowledge of international philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, bi- and multi-lateral institutional funding, and global development.
- Proven track record securing $1M-$10M+ gifts from corporations, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Demonstrated success leading high-performing fundraising teams with operational excellence and strong performance management.
- Experience navigating diverse cultures, geographies, and regulatory environments.
- Strong strategic planning, change management, negotiation, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate a compelling global vision.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence across a federated or networked organization.
Preferred
- Master's degree.
- Fluency in one or more languages beyond English.
- Experience working in international development, humanitarian aid, or global nonprofit organizations.
- Experience with Blackbaud CRM or demonstrated ability to leverage systems to drive performance.
- Experience working within a multinational, federated organization.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to help lead one of the world's most recognized housing organizations during a pivotal period of global impact.
- A chance to build partnerships that open doors to safe, affordable housing for families around the world.
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture focused on innovation, accountability, and lasting change.
- The ability to contribute to a global movement dedicated to expanding housing access, affordability, and opportunity.
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About Us:
Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.
At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.
