[Hiring] Senior Corporate Development Officer @Habitat for Humanity Europe & Middle East

Role Description

Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate Partnerships, the Senior Corporate Development Officer is responsible for developing corporate partnerships in support of Habitat for Humanity International's (HFHI) mission. This position will work closely with resource development leadership and key HFHI program stakeholders to maximize fundraising opportunities primarily through strategic partnership with Fortune 500 companies and other major corporations. This role will manage a portfolio of prospects representing a revenue range from $5-$10 million annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute corporate partnership strategies aligned with partner business objectives and Habitat's mission.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure new corporate partnerships.
• Grow and steward an existing portfolio of corporate partners to increase engagement, revenue, and long-term impact.
• Build diverse funding streams through corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, employee engagement, workplace giving, cause marketing, gifts-in-kind, and programmatic support.
• Lead collaboration efforts with Habitat Area Offices to coordinate, pursue, and strengthen corporate partnerships.
• Facilitate partnership planning, strategy discussions, proposal development, and donor stewardship activities across Habitat's network.
• Develop compelling presentations, proposals, and partnership opportunities that align corporate social responsibility objectives with Habitat's funding priorities.
• Negotiate partnership agreements in collaboration with internal legal and finance teams.
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for key corporate partners and prospects.
• Work closely with Resource Development colleagues, affiliate leaders, and program teams to maximize partnership opportunities and deliver exceptional partner experiences.
• Track partnership performance, maintain accurate CRM records, prepare revenue forecasts, and provide pipeline and stewardship reporting.
• Mentor and support team members, sharing expertise and fostering collaboration across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, sales and/or prospect development.
• Demonstrated success securing complex six- and seven-figure multiyear commitments from Fortune 500 companies.
• Experience developing and managing partnership strategies.
• Ability to understand corporate priorities and build mutually beneficial partnership opportunities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Strong project management, reporting, analytics, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a complex, matrixed environment.
• Highly collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellent customer service.
• Proficiency with business software, databases, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.
• Ability to effectively manage organizational resources, including travel expenses.
• Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of corporate social responsibility, sales, cause marketing, marketing, public relations, sponsorships, and employee engagement strategies.
• Experience using donor or constituent management systems, including Blackbaud CRM.
• Knowledge of and passion for Habitat for Humanity's global mission.

Benefits

• Competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country.
• Typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions, and life insurance.
• For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is $97,300.00 USD - $144,775 USD / Annual.