HFH-MN is a statewide support organization for Minnesota affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). We provide resources to affiliates for increasing the creation of affordable homeownership in partnership with working families. HFH-MN was created in 1997 initially as a financial intermediary, providing centralized distribution of capital to affiliates. HFH-MN now offers a range of programs including: resource development, advocacy, training, and networking.
To put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
HFH-MN is at a strategic crossroads driven by many influencers, including:
- Affordable housing is gaining increased public attention as a key determinant of thriving individuals, families, and communities.
- Homeownership opportunity is eluding more Minnesotans at all income levels and demographics.
- Habitat for Humanity International is considering how to best to perpetuate the statewide support organization model throughout the country.
- Habitat affiliates in Minnesota, like many other housing professionals, are grappling with how to increase production while facing rising costs and increasing administrative and regulatory challenges.
- Efficient, sustainable programming is an organizational priority.
- This presents an exciting environment for the organization’s next executive director. The ideal candidate will be a strategic visionary who will help enhance one of the most recognized brands in the world for Minnesota. You will be charged with analyzing and evaluating optimal approaches to delivery and administration of programming that will result in increased housing production by Minnesota’s Habitat for Humanity affiliates.
- As the next executive director, your first priority will be to evaluate how HFH-MN will leverage its existing financial and administrative resources to expand the impact of Habitat for Humanity in Minnesota as exhibited by increased housing production by Minnesota’s affiliates.
- This evaluation will lead to recommendations for improved long-term organizational sustainability and increased mission impact. The recommendations will address any needed changes to the organizational structure, programs and services, community partnerships, and financial model to establish a clear path for sustainability for those programs and services deemed most vital. You will guide the board and stakeholders in rearticulating the value proposition of the organization’s work.
We are looking for a proven change agent with the ability to collaboratively assess organizational programming and performance and devise informed, sustainable advancements. The ability to create a supportive relationship among multiple stakeholders, particularly affiliates to effect increased housing production is essential--experience with advancing an affordable housing mission is a plus. You should thrive in an atmosphere of change and be adept at directing organizational transformation.