Job Details:
Organisation: Habitat for Humanity International
Deadline Fri, 30 May 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location:
Slovakia
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http://www.habitat.org/job/corporate-foundations-engagement-specialist
We are currently seeking to recruit an exciting position with Habitat for Humanity International, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) area office:
Corporate & Foundations Engagement Specialist
Habitat EMEA is moving into an exciting time of expansion, looking to dramatically increase its fundraising activities and scale up the funds raised across EMEA. As a result, we are looking for an experienced, dynamic, passionate, driven candidate to help support these activities and to develop new corporate partnerships with companies based in 20+ Western European countries. Your work will go on to help hundreds of thousands of families improve their living conditions and could be to support any one of 70+ countries around the world where Habitat works. You will be part of a small, but successful team looking to collectively raise $10m+ a year from up to 30-40 corporate partners, with the aim of expanding this donor base. The job will involve identifying the best companies to approach, finding the connection and travelling to any one of 20+ countries in Western Europe to meet with them. The best candidate will need to have experience with pitching to multi-national corporations, be passionate about Habitat's work, persistent in following up and understand, follow and contribute to the overall corporate fundraising strategy - with the ultimate aim of increasing the funds raised by our team. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to make a difference, looking to be part of an exciting time of expansion within Habitat and working in a multi-cultural, multi-national, friendly, open team.
With the support of the Corporate Engagement manager and the donor care team, the job involves:
- identifying corporate leads in 20+ countries across Western Europe - research the companies to ensure there is a good fit
- approach the companies and prepare presentations
- travel to meet with the companies, pitching Habitat to them
- follow up with proposals, concept notes
- close deals by negotiating with the companies
- with the support of our legal team, draft and finalize contracts
- manage and steward the partner
- renew contracts and partnerships
- update our donor database with all relevant steps and revenue data
- draft internal reports as and when necessary
The job will also include trips hosting your corporate partners when they request to visit the programs they have funded and/or to host their employees on a volunteer trip. This could be to any one of 70+ countries around the world.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate fundraising or similar environment - Experience in new partnership acquisitions or business development - Proven track record in acquiring significant gifts from corporations/corporate foundations - Fluency in English required and efficiency in one other major European language (French ideally) preferred but not essential; - Strong sales skills and the courage to be bold with good negotiation skills; - Excellent verbal communication skills and persuasive writing skills; - Proposal-writing skills preferred but not essential; - Proficiency in email, internet, MS Word, database and spreadsheet maintenance, and PowerPoint; - Good interpersonal skills; - Ability to work and live in cross-cultural settings; - Interest in housing development; international development; poverty issues. - Willingness to travel. It will generally involve short trips to Western Europe, either day trips and/or 1-2 nights per trip - Team player with flexible approach, self-driven and able to work unsupervised
The salary is internationally competitive and includes both a financial and logistical relocation package.
The position is based in Bratislava which is a small, beautiful city. The cost of living is low and there are some wonderful places to visit close by such as Vienna (1 hour), Budapest (1 and a half hours), Prague (2 and a half hours), the Tatra mountains (2 and a half hours), the Alps (2 hours) as well as numerous other attractions. The city itself is very easy to get around, has all the facilities you need and a lot of green open areas to relax in in the summer. The summers are Mediterranean temperatures with a lot of lakes to swim in and the beach of Croatia only 4 hours away by car. The winters are snowy with skiing and ice-skating readily available.
Please cut and paste your cover letter and resume into our applicant tracking system, when applying.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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http://www.habitat.org/job/corporate-foundations-engagement-specialist
Corporate & Foundations Engagement Specialist (based in Slovakia)
Job posted by: Habitat for Humanity International - Mon, 10 Mar 2014Job Details:
Organisation: Habitat for Humanity International
Deadline Fri, 30 May 2014
Job type: Permanent
Location: Slovakia
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST ONLINE BY VISITING:
http://www.habitat.org/job/corporate-foundations-engagement-specialist
We are currently seeking to recruit an exciting position with Habitat for Humanity International, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) area office:
Corporate & Foundations Engagement Specialist
Habitat EMEA is moving into an exciting time of expansion, looking to dramatically increase its fundraising activities and scale up the funds raised across EMEA. As a result, we are looking for an experienced, dynamic, passionate, driven candidate to help support these activities and to develop new corporate partnerships with companies based in 20+ Western European countries. Your work will go on to help hundreds of thousands of families improve their living conditions and could be to support any one of 70+ countries around the world where Habitat works. You will be part of a small, but successful team looking to collectively raise $10m+ a year from up to 30-40 corporate partners, with the aim of expanding this donor base. The job will involve identifying the best companies to approach, finding the connection and travelling to any one of 20+ countries in Western Europe to meet with them. The best candidate will need to have experience with pitching to multi-national corporations, be passionate about Habitat's work, persistent in following up and understand, follow and contribute to the overall corporate fundraising strategy - with the ultimate aim of increasing the funds raised by our team. This is the perfect opportunity for someone looking to make a difference, looking to be part of an exciting time of expansion within Habitat and working in a multi-cultural, multi-national, friendly, open team.
With the support of the Corporate Engagement manager and the donor care team, the job involves:
- identifying corporate leads in 20+ countries across Western Europe - research the companies to ensure there is a good fit
- approach the companies and prepare presentations
- travel to meet with the companies, pitching Habitat to them
- follow up with proposals, concept notes
- close deals by negotiating with the companies
- with the support of our legal team, draft and finalize contracts
- manage and steward the partner
- renew contracts and partnerships
- update our donor database with all relevant steps and revenue data
- draft internal reports as and when necessary
The job will also include trips hosting your corporate partners when they request to visit the programs they have funded and/or to host their employees on a volunteer trip. This could be to any one of 70+ countries around the world.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in corporate fundraising or similar environment - Experience in new partnership acquisitions or business development - Proven track record in acquiring significant gifts from corporations/corporate foundations - Fluency in English required and efficiency in one other major European language (French ideally) preferred but not essential; - Strong sales skills and the courage to be bold with good negotiation skills; - Excellent verbal communication skills and persuasive writing skills; - Proposal-writing skills preferred but not essential; - Proficiency in email, internet, MS Word, database and spreadsheet maintenance, and PowerPoint; - Good interpersonal skills; - Ability to work and live in cross-cultural settings; - Interest in housing development; international development; poverty issues. - Willingness to travel. It will generally involve short trips to Western Europe, either day trips and/or 1-2 nights per trip - Team player with flexible approach, self-driven and able to work unsupervised
The salary is internationally competitive and includes both a financial and logistical relocation package.
The position is based in Bratislava which is a small, beautiful city. The cost of living is low and there are some wonderful places to visit close by such as Vienna (1 hour), Budapest (1 and a half hours), Prague (2 and a half hours), the Tatra mountains (2 and a half hours), the Alps (2 hours) as well as numerous other attractions. The city itself is very easy to get around, has all the facilities you need and a lot of green open areas to relax in in the summer. The summers are Mediterranean temperatures with a lot of lakes to swim in and the beach of Croatia only 4 hours away by car. The winters are snowy with skiing and ice-skating readily available.
Please cut and paste your cover letter and resume into our applicant tracking system, when applying.
HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST ONLINE BY VISITING:
http://www.habitat.org/job/corporate-foundations-engagement-specialist