Senior Corporate Development Officer

Habitat for Humanity International; New York (NY); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity International in the United States seeks a Senior Corporate Development Officer to cultivate and expand high-value corporate partnerships, with a focus on banking and financial services. The role manages a portfolio aiming to generate millions in annual revenue and works across HFHI’s global network to advance affordable housing worldwide.

You will lead strategy, proposals, and negotiations with Fortune 500 companies, travel up to 25% domestically, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years 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.

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.

Skills

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Prospect development

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

Join a Global Mission That Changes Lives

When you join Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), you join a movement 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.

In this role, you will focus on cultivating and expanding relationships with corporate partners in the New York City market, with a particular emphasis on the banking and financial services sector. Your work will help generate critical revenue that fuels Habitat’s mission and supports families and communities around the world.

You will shape national and global corporate relationships that fuel Habitat’s work in more than 70 countries. Your creativity, strategy, and relationship-building skills will directly support families and communities around the world.

Location and Travel

This position is fully remote in New York or New Jersey. You will have the flexibility to work from 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.

Key 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.

Must-Have Qualifications

• *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

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• *Experience with Blackbaud CRM or similar platforms
• *Background in sales, marketing, or public relations
• *Knowledge of and passion for Habitat’s global mission

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.

Ready to Build Something Bigger Than Yourself

If you are excited to create partnerships that change lives and strengthen communities, we would love to hear from you. Your leadership can help families around the world build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.