Senior Corporate Development Officer
Role Summary
Detailed description available on the official website.
About the Organisation
When you join Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), you join a movement that believes every person deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. As our nextSenior Corporate Development Officer you will help build the partnerships that make this mission possible.
You will shape national and global corporate relationships that fuel Habitat’s work in more than 70 countries. Your creativity, strategy, and relationship-building skills will directly support families and communities around the world.
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.
Key Responsibilities
\*Develop and execute strategic, partner-centered plans that align corporate goals with Habitat’s mission.
\*Identify, cultivate, and secure new national and global corporate partnerships while strengthening existing relationships.
\*Create and deliver compelling proposals and presentations that inspire corporate engagement.
\*Negotiate complex, multi-year commitments in collaboration with legal, finance, and program teams.
\*Provide high-touch stewardship that ensures partner satisfaction and long-term growth.
\*Collaborate with HFHI affiliates and global teams to maximize partnership value and ensure seamless execution.
\*Track, analyze, and report on partnership performance using CRM systems and forecasting tools.
Minimum Requirements
\*Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
\*5+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, or prospect development
\*Proven success securing six and seven figure multiyear commitments from Fortune 500 companies
\*Experience with international partnership strategy and development
\*Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility, sponsorships, and employee engagement
\*Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills
\*Highly proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable navigating a complex organization
\*Strong project management, analytics, and reporting capabilities
\*Commitment to HFHI values: Humility, Courage, Accountability, and safeguarding practices
\*Experience with Blackbaud CRM or similar platforms
\*Background in sales, marketing, or public relations
\*Knowledge of and passion for Habitat’s global mission
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