Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is looking for a motivated and experienced Sr. Specialist, Neighborhood Revitalization with experience in both packaging fundraising opportunities and managing community development projects in the United States. Neighborhood Revitalization is a strategy of Habitat for Humanity that acknowledges for U.S. families to succeed, sometimes the dynamics of their neighborhood have to change. Neighborhood Revitalization is a holistic approach that expands Habitat’s traditional partnership with new homeowners and volunteers to include neighbors and local organizations for a far greater impact. Strong candidates will have direct experience securing and/or managing foundation or corporate grants in excess of $100,000 per award, as well as a working knowledge of asset based community develop and resident-led approaches. This position is responsible for maintaining, building, and managing oversight of Neighborhood Revitalization projects funded by grants with a total portfolio size between $1 million to $3 million annually.
- Collaborate with Habitat's front-line fundraisers, other program staff, and external partners to develop and implement targeted fundraising strategies around high prospect donors to secure project or program support.
- Generate or contribute to written content for communications, cultivation, and solicitation materials that target corporate, foundation, and/or individual giving donors.
- Serve as subject matter expert in Neighborhood Revitalization. Lead or participate in virtual and in-person donor and partner meetings and events
- Build and maintain a portfolio of projects in support of Neighborhood Revitalization's programmatic strategy.
- Manage oversight and implementation of funded projects to ensure compliance, aid in proper stewardship, and enhance likelihood for renewal.
- Supports implementation of strategic direction decisions for Neighborhood Revitalization
- Will hold 1:1 partnerships with staff in finance, resources development, affiliate services, construction technologies, and others; as well as Habitat affiliates in the United States.
Required Qualifications:
- 3 years’ experience
- Demonstrated experience in community development and securing awards $100,000+
- Motivated self-starter and ability to work independently, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks and be resourceful.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Must be comfortable communicating with clients regularly; guiding them through the engagement process by email, phone and in-person.
- Must have the judgment to manage projects with multiple stakeholders and anticipate and respond to challenges and course correct.
- Aptitude for working on virtual teams.
- Ability to create, read and reconcile budgets and financial statements.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and working in project or donor management databases.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation strategies, including data collection and analysis.
- Knowledge of asset based community development.
- Fluency in Spanish