Major Gifts Fundraiser

Habitat for Humanity International, Asia Pacific is currently seeking a talented individual for the role of Major Gifts Fundraiser. Reporting to the Associate Director, you will be a key member of the Resource Development team in the Asia Pacific Area Office (AO), focused on executing a strategy to grow funding from individual donors. You will be responsible for cultivating and building a pipeline of donors and providing excellent stewardship to ensure successful and impactful relationships.

This position is based in Manila, Philippines, however Habitat may entertain alternate locations where Habitat has operating presence.

The work arrangement for this position is hybrid, and flex-time schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Director and Associate Director, lead implementation of a strategy to engage high net worth individual (HNWI) donors in the Asia Pacific to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity.
• Function as the primary contact to pro-actively manage and foster relationships with existing and prospective major donors, making connections with Habitat’s National Directors, Resource Development (RD) staff and others.
• Source a pipeline of potential HNWIs through systematic prospecting activities; proactively pursue relevant networking opportunities and establish meaningful relationships.
• In line with our values, be a passionate ambassador for Habitat, and a positive representative of Habitat both internally and externally and on occasion, speak publicly to promote key initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Habitat Headquarters (HQ) and RD teams in Europe & Middle East (EME), and Latin America & Caribbean Region (LAC), on the engagement and stewardship of Habitat Development Council (HDC) members and ensure alignment of mission, principles, and operating procedures.
• Secure 6-figure gifts to fund Habitat’s programmes across the Asia-Pacific region and contribute to meeting annual revenue goals and be accountable for individual and team key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Work closely with Habitat colleagues to identify and collate compelling project information for HNWIs, drafting and presenting proposals to attract and secure significant funding.
• Think creatively and innovatively, and work closely with the Associate Director, RD team and colleagues in Communications to produce top quality, attractive pitches and presentations to donors.
• Manage the portfolio of partnerships with HNWIs and oversee the complexities of individual donor requirements. Manage a stewardship and communication plan to ensure we keep major donors engaged.
• Deliver accurate and engaging reports for donors, ensuring that we meet their funding and reporting criteria and expectations; support with gift and pledge acknowledgements, pledge documentation and processing.
• Fulfill the role of a database administrator for major gifts, maintaining accurate, up-to-date prospects in our donor management system and producing reports. Serve as the lead for data queries, providing Customer Relationship Management (CRM) services and training.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 5 years of front-line experience in HNWI fundraising, with a passion for networking and relationship building. Existing network of HNWI contacts in the Asia Pacific is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Track record of managing a successful donor portfolio, achieving targets as part of a strategic fundraising plan, and maximizing income from existing and prospective donors.
• Proven ability to apply working knowledge and principles of the donor cycle, donor stewardship, and/or fundraising ethics and best practice.
• Demonstrable strong relationship building and account management skills.
• Fluent in English; Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and highly collaborative.
• Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience in using CRM systems.

Preferred:

• Driven by business development success and generating HNWI funding.
• Comfortable taking complex information and creating engaging proposals to attract funding support.
• Thrives on working in a collaborative, culturally diverse environment and creating meaningful relationships across teams and beyond the organisation.
• Able to think creatively, inspire and influence others.
• Able to adapt to and drive change effectively.
• Organised, able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and balance competing priorities.
• Clearly demonstrates commitment to the values of Habitat for Humanity.

How to apply

For all interested, please create a profile, and submit your CV along with your cover letter at this link https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/major-gifts-fundraiser-8183br

This job advertisement will be closed by November 16, 2022, or until a successful candidate will be identified.