Resource Development Director

JOB SUMMARY

In accordance to the agreed directive of the National Board of Trustees of Habitat for Humanity Philippines, Resource Development Director leads, manages, and supervises various fundraising units of the organization to sustainably fund the mission and achieve its annual fundraising target and business objectives.

The Resource Development Director collaboratively develops and implements fundraising strategies with internal and external stakeholders to support the goals of various fundraising units. The Director ensures sustainable fundraising through partnerships with corporates, individuals, major gifts, FOI, developers, and volunteers both nationally and internationally in collaboration with the Habitat global funding network.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising strategy development

• Collaboratively develops the overall and channel-specific fundraising strategies and implementation plans to achieve the annual and long-term revenue objectives of the organization
• Supervises the implementation of fundraising strategies aimed at enhancing the over-all cash flow and assets of the organization including leading the fundraising team in proposal development and forging strategic alliances
• Approves and supports the RD unit heads in testing and rolling-out of appropriate techniques, products and campaigns based on identified fundraising strategies
• Guides the team in developing and implementing donor acquisition, engagement and retention strategies and plans to increase the giving level of existing donors through effective donor stewardship and management

Leads and develops key partnerships in collaboration with respective unit heads

• Opens door and leads bespoke partnership proposals for foundations, organizations and institutions (FOIs), HNIs, and corporates in collaboration with the unit heads, and other departments raising at least Php 200 million annually
• Collaborates with Habitat global funding network to secure donations from international FOIs or bilateral organizations
• Maintains and sustainable increases donor & prospect pipeline with at least 15% annual revenue growth

Donor engagement & stewardship

• Collaborates with various unit managers to effectively execute an effective donor engagement and retention strategies that will ensure sustainable pool of donors, across all segments from individuals, corporate, and FOIs.
• Ensures continuous engagement of NBOT, influences and ambassadors in coordination with the respective account managers, Communications Department and the CEO.

Volunteer programs development

• Provide direction to the volunteer programs unit in planning and implementation of new initiatives that will expand volunteer mobilization and enhance the over-all association of Habitat to volunteerism, making Habitat for Humanity Philippines a top of mind volunteer-engaging organization for domestic and international volunteers.
• Support the successful implementation and achievement of the fundraising targets of VolProg initiatives including local and international volunteering, campus chapter and youth groups engagement, and skills-based volunteering programs.

Department management

• Directs and manages the department’s operation and activities through effective planning, preparation, implementation, control, reporting and evaluation.
• Leads and facilitates regular revenue reporting in collaboration with various fundraising units and frontline fundraisers through pipeline management using the CRM.
• Ensures proper management, updating and use of Akubo CRM system.
• Identifies recruits, develops and retains appropriate talent required by the Department to attain its objectives in a progressive manner under the guidance of HR department.
• Supervises and reviews unit and individual RD team member’s portfolio and performances, and provides support to strengthen and capacitate the team to meet its revenue target
• Ensures that all fundraising initiatives, campaigns and programs are consistent with the over-all mission, philosophy and fundraising policies of Habitat and ensures organizational compliance to HFH international collaborative development policies and guidelines
• Trains, mentors, develops, and provides growth opportunities for individual career development and leadership succession to ensure the progressive growth, sustainability and expansion of the Resource Development Department and the over-all organization

Management Committee

• Ensures that the Resource Development Department supports the over-all strategy approved by the NBOT and the CEO, and is complementary to other department’s strategy; creates team spirit to the overall strategic objectives.
• Provides regular reports, open discussions with the Management Committee, the NBOT, and Habitat for Humanity International to ensure effective fundraising strategies are consistent with the over-all strategic objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor Degree in Development, Marketing and preference to Master’s Degree Holders in Development or Business
• Work Experience: At least 7-10 years progressive experience in the field of Marketing, Fund Development, Team Management, Sales, Public Relations, Fundraising and the like
• Special Training: Training in and/or exposure to fundraising, development, digital and non-traditional marketing and volunteerism (Volunteer Program Development and Management).
• Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Highly Strategic Thinking; Broad Network; Excellent negotiating skills; Excellent analytical Skills; High Inter-personal and public relations skills; Knowledge in Development and Corporate Social Responsibility and multi-tasker
• Personal Qualities: Strong Leadership Capability; Assertive personality; Strong Organizational Abilities; Strong Motivational and Inspirational Skills; Excellent presentation skills; Goal oriented; people person; Self-Directed; Highly Driven
• Functional Knowledge: Must be adept in Resource Mobilization and Sales and Marketing
• Business Expertise: Strategy Development, Sales, Portfolio Management, Marketing, Business Development, Organizational Management
• Leadership: Decisive, strategic, collaborative and people builder, goal-oriented
• Problem-solving: Creative problem solving skills; ability to maximize limited resources
• Nature of Impact: Over-all organizational funding
• Area of Impact: National scale and regional fundraising impact
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent inter-personal skills; people person; people builder; ability to inspire internal and external stakeholders into action.

Fundraising Manager (Corporate and FOI)

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fundraising strategy development:
  • Working with the RD Director, identify the unit’s annual target and new initiatives
  • Develop the corporate and FOI fundraising strategies and implementation plan to achieve the annual and long-term revenue objectives of the units
  • Guide and support the unit fundraising managers on their fundraising plans and activities ensuring compliance and alignment to the unit’s goals and objectives
  • Develop campaigns and initiatives to engage and bring-in donors who will contribute unrestricted funding to support the sustainability of the organization
  • Oversee the overall fundraising objectives and activities of the unit
  • Collaborate with other units and departments in the fulfillment of the unit’s plans and activities

• Donor acquisition, stewardship, and re-engagement:
  • Develop or lead the creation of a sustainable pipeline and network of target corporates, civic groups, and FOIs to support and fund priority housing programs
  • Oversee and lead the preparation of presentations, proposals, and appeals in coordination with other departments and units
  • Maintain and lead the updating of the unit pipeline
  • Ensure donor and excellent partner stewardship in collaboration with the Donor Management Unit through project update meetings

• Lead and develop foundations, organizations, and institutions (FOI) fundraising:
  • Working with the FOI manager, lead bespoke partnership proposals for national and international foundations, organizations, and institutions (FOIs) in collaboration with other departments raising at least Php 50 million annually
  • Work with the Habitat global funding network to secure donations from international FOIs
  • Develop FOI pipeline and sustainably grow FOI partnerships with at least 15% annual revenue growth

• Lead and develop corporate fundraising:
  • Personally manage at least 20 major corporate accounts and raise at least P50 million annually
  • Guide and lead the corporate engagement manager in developing partnership proposals, re-engaging donors, and developing bespoke partnerships raising at least Php 50 million
  • Collaborate and work with the Habitat global funding network to secure donations from regional and global donors
  • Develop a sustainable corporate pipeline and sustainably grow corporate partnerships with at least 15% annual revenue growth

• Unit Management:
  • Create a team of qualified and committed individuals who will support and contribute to the objectives and targets of the unit
  • Effectively manage staff and the unit’s daily operations
  • Lead the preparation of unit reports
  • Train and mentor unit staff for individual career development and leadership succession to support the progressive growth and sustainability of the organization
  • Foster a collaborative team effort within the unit, within the department, and with other departments

• Others:
  • Perform other related tasks that may be assigned from time to time

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education / Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or a related field
• Work Experience: At least 3-5 years of progressive experience in the field of Resource Mobilization, Management, Sales, and Marketing
• Functional Knowledge: Management and Administration. Project Management. Business Development. Budgeting and Finance. Computer Literate. Presentation Skills. Excellent Writing Skills
• Business Expertise: Project Management. Business Development. Systems & Procedures
• Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate the team as well as potential external partners. Ability to delegate.
• Problem Solving: Propose solutions utilizing the latest technologies or innovative strategies to operational and project-related problems, availing resources including contacts and exploring relationships/partnerships
• Special Training: Training related to Fundraising, Sales, Management
• Specialized Skills & Knowledge: Advanced public relations skills and carrying a broad network of potential donor base, Business and Organizational Development, Operations and Management, Excellent writing and communications skills
• Interpersonal Skills: Advanced interpersonal skills; inspirational; motivational; highly relational
• Required Personal Characteristics: Effective networking skills, strategic thinking, excellent interpersonal skills, excellent presentation skills; self–directed; able to multi-task, flexible personality; excellent negotiator and highly persuasive skills; strong customer-driven focus
• Nature of Impact: Fundraising and Resource Development
• Area of Impact: National fundraising, sustainability.

Housing Advocacy Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Housing Advocacy Specialist will serve as the key technical expert in the areas of Security of Land Tenure and pro-poor housing policies, to support program implementation and advocacy strategies of Habitat for Humanity Philippines. S/He will coordinate with government, civil society and private sector partners to implement housing and land policy initiatives. S/He will provide knowledge, expertise and advocacy-related support to various aspects of shelter/housing programs conducted by Habitat for Humanity Philippines and its partners. S/He will also manage the implementation of advocacy events such as the quarterly Bahaynihan forum and the Philippines Housing Forum this October 2023.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, coordinates and implements advocacy strategies and plans with the different sectors that affect shelter/housing on key issues that advance the mission and vision of the organization.
• Identify and develop collaborative relationships with key stakeholders in government, civil society and at the community level, who are working for, or supportive of, change in the area of housing and rights, in close collaboration and coordination with relevant program staff
• Organize, coordinate and facilitate advocacy/engagement activities including dialogues, meetings, steering groups, conferences, workshops among various stakeholders (examples: Bahaynihan quarterly forum, Home Equals, Philippines Housing Forum 2023)
• Position Habitat for Humanity Philippines in strategic engagements with key inter-agency partnerships to influence governments on implementation of key public policies affecting housing/shelter
• Prepare policy papers, position papers, solidarity statements and other materials that will be used in lobbying and mobilization activities, as needed.
• Participate in Habitat International advocacy meetings and events and share knowledge
• Coordinate and share quarterly regional advocacy reports based on Global Metric Tool, SOE and narrative reports
• Represent Habitat publicly on policy issues
• Other related duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree in management, development studies, public policy, urban planning, or related areas
• Must have at least 3-5 years of experience in managing and implementing advocacy projects. Experience in policy planning an advantage.
• Excellent research and public-speaking skills, effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Filipino; problem-solving, leadership, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to manage workloads and multiple priorities efficiently and with minimal supervision
• Comfortable operating in a nonprofit, resource-limited environment
• Advanced knowledge of Office 365, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat DC, OneDrive, SharePoint, and other computer applications