Vice President, Global Fundraising, Partnerships

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Design and implement an international fundraising strategy that encompasses corporate, individual, and institutional contributions across all regions outside of the U.S.

• Develop, solicit, and manage relationships with major donors and partners, achieving commitments of six, seven, and eight figures.

• Guide, mentor, and oversee a global team consisting of 5–6 direct reports and 30 indirect reports.

• Establish and enhance connections with board members, international partners, government entities, and senior leaders at Habitat.

• Collaborate with program, finance, communications, and advocacy teams to provide a cohesive “One Habitat” donor experience and compelling cases for support.

• Counsel the Chief Development Officer and executive leadership on fundraising trends, opportunities, risks, and strategies for long-term revenue generation.

• Be prepared to travel internationally for approximately 40–50% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong commitment to Habitat's mission on a global level and a genuine passion for promoting a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

• Proficient in leading within an inclusive, Christian ministry environment.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Over 12 years of progressive leadership experience in fundraising or business development, particularly in complex international or multi-regional settings.

• Extensive knowledge of international philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, bi- and multi-lateral institutional funding, and global development practices.

• Proven history of securing gifts ranging from $1M to $10M+ from corporations, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

• Demonstrated success in leading high-performing fundraising teams with a focus on operational excellence and effective performance management.

• Experience in navigating diverse cultures, geographies, and regulatory frameworks.

• Strong strategic planning, change management, negotiation, budgeting, and forecasting abilities.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the capacity to convey a compelling global vision.

• Collaborative leadership approach with the skill to influence within a federated or networked organization.

• Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English is preferred.

• Experience in international development, humanitarian aid, or global nonprofit organizations is preferred.

• Familiarity with Blackbaud CRM or demonstrated capability to utilize systems to enhance performance is preferred.

• Background in working within a multinational, federated organization is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• The chance to help guide one of the world's most esteemed housing organizations during a critical phase of global impact.

• An opportunity to forge partnerships that create pathways to safe, affordable housing for families worldwide.

• A collaborative, mission-focused culture dedicated to innovation, accountability, and lasting change.

• The ability to participate in a global movement aimed at increasing housing access, affordability, and opportunities.