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Fundraising & Communications Director

Fundraising & Communications Director (Europe/Central Asia - Based in Bratislava, Slovakia)

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is seeking a seasoned professional for the role of Director, Fundraising & Communications. This position will provide strategic leadership and suport in the areas of resource development (fundraising), communictaions and marketing for the HFHI Area Office that is based in Bratislava, Slovakia and oversess HFHI's work in Europe and Central Asia (ECA). Reporting to the Area Vice-President, Europe and Central Asia the position will be responsible for:

•Directing & managing HFHI fund raising team along with the regional fund raising strategy & in the region with a focus on Western Europe
•Directing & overseeing HFHI fund raising country development and investments, & ensure HFH global revenue & transfer goals are met
•Launching & directing the European World of Hope campaign – deliver €20 million in direct HFHI donations & €100 million in total European campaigns
•Collaborating with the global HFHI Resource Development team on developing a European fund raising & donor country investment strategy & structure
•Collaborating with the global HFHI Communications team on building global brand awareness, developing & incorporating global messages about Habitat for Humanity’s mission while enhancing marketing initiatives
•Developing proposals for bi- & multilateral donors, especially for ECA focus building programs
•Developing & maintaining RD&C development tools & materials for national organizations (NO) fund-raisers
•Manage & coordinate RD&C capacity building & training in all countries in ECA to build sustainable programs

Required Skills:

•MBA or masters degree from a recognized university, preferably in a business, marketing or development management related field
•High proficiency in English & fluency in additional European languages preferred
•Strong organizational & servant leadership skills
•Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication & writing skills
•Computer literacy (MS office, accounting software systems)
•Understanding of the Europe/Central Asia region & cultural environment
•10+ years of front-line experience in European fund raising, marketing, solicitation, closing & stewarding large, programmatically complex gifts & grants
•Experience developing, carrying out or overseeing strategic communications & branding initiatives preferred
•Experience working for international non-governmental organization preferred
•Ability to facilitate & implement specific RD, marketing, & coordination of regional strategies
How to apply
Please copy and paste your resume and cover letter into our applicant tracking system at http://www.habitatjobs.org/JobDetail.asp?jid=39659.

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.