Senior Corporate Development Officer

Join a global mission that believes every person deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. As our next Senior Corporate Development Officer, you will help build the partnerships that make this mission possible by shaping national and global corporate relationships that fuel Habitat’s work in more than 70 countries.

Location and Travel

This position is fully remote within the United States. You will have the flexibility to work from your home while collaborating with colleagues and partners across the country and around the world. This role requires approximately 25 percent domestic travel for partner meetings, prospecting activities, events, and other key engagements.

Role Purpose

You will lead the development, cultivation, and stewardship of high-value corporate partnerships, primarily with Fortune 500 companies. You will manage a portfolio that generates between 5 and 10 million dollars annually and collaborate across HFHI’s global network to design innovative, mission-aligned partnerships that advance affordable housing worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic, partner-centered plans that align corporate goals with Habitat’s mission.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure new national and global corporate partnerships while strengthening existing relationships.
• Create and deliver compelling proposals and presentations that inspire corporate engagement.
• Negotiate complex, multi-year commitments in collaboration with legal, finance, and program teams.
• Provide high-touch stewardship that ensures partner satisfaction and long-term growth.
• Collaborate with HFHI affiliates and global teams to maximize partnership value and ensure seamless execution.
• Track, analyze, and report on partnership performance using CRM systems and forecasting tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in fundraising, sales, or prospect development
• Proven success securing six- and seven-figure multiyear commitments from Fortune 500 companies
• Experience with international partnership strategy and development
• Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility, sponsorships, and employee engagement
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills
• Highly proactive, solutions-oriented, and comfortable navigating a complex organization
• Strong project management, analytics, and reporting capabilities
• Commitment to HFHI values: Humility, Courage, Accountability, and safeguarding practices

Skills

• Experience with Blackbaud CRM or similar platforms (nice-to-have)
• Background in sales, marketing, or public relations (nice-to-have)
• Knowledge of and passion for Habitat’s global mission (nice-to-have)

Culture and Values

At Habitat for Humanity International, you join a community that believes in:

• Humility: We are part of something bigger than ourselves.
• Courage: We do what is right, even when it is difficult.
• Accountability: We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.
• Safeguarding: We protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all people we serve and work alongside.