Director Of Philanthropy, Southeast

Position Title:

Director of Philanthropy - Southeast US

Reports to:

Chief Development Officer

Hope for Haiti’s Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children.

Brief Organizational Summary: Hope for Haiti is an innovative and creative international development organization that has been working in Haiti for 35 years. The organization partners with private donors to create community-based sustainable change through a grassroots and strategic holistic approach.  Hope for Haiti is an action-oriented and fast-paced organization that believes in partnership solutions to poverty alleviation. Hope for Haiti’s vision for the future is one of strategic growth in creating healthy, sustainable communities. Hope for Haiti has a distinguished and well-established Board of Directors that provides the organization with strong governance, oversight, and strategic direction. Building upon the organization’s proven track record of success, Hope for Haiti stays true to its mission and founding principles, while offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. For more information about Hope for Haiti, please visit www.hopeforhaiti.com. 

Position Title: Director of Philanthropy- Southeast US

Location: Naples, Fl 

Position Description: Hope for Haiti is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our Development Team as the Director of Philanthropy for the Southeast US. The successful candidate will serve as an ambassador for our mission, engaging with new and existing donors, as well as strategically aligned foundations, organizations, corporate partners, and individuals. This role involves identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, conducting donor research, managing donor data, organizing both small and large in-person events, and overseeing timelines and reports for our funders and partners. Additionally, the Director of Philanthropy will develop and lead innovative friend-raising and fundraising events designed to increase awareness and generate revenue for Hope for Haiti.

Position Duties and Responsibilities: 

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer,  the Director of Philanthropy- Southeast US will have the following primary job responsibilities (and other duties as necessary): 

1. Donor Base Stewardship & Expansion (60%)

• Research and Qualify Prospective Donors: Support the team in identifying and evaluating potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors to advocate for and support Hope for Haiti’s mission.

• Develop and Foster Relationships: Cultivate relationships with Southeast-based companies, promoting a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, particularly within the Haitian diaspora.

• Serve as Point of Contact: Act as the primary point of contact for all donor inquiries in the Southeastern U.S.

• Expand and Enrich Donor Relationships: Enhance and grow existing donor relationships, including Gift-in-Kind donors and partners, through direct communication and personal meetings.

• Achieve Fundraising Goals: Work towards securing $500,000 in incremental revenue through major donor cultivation, special event revenue, and new partnerships with family foundations in Florida and throughout the Southeastern U.S.

1. Special Event Support (20%)

• Plan and Execute Events: Assist in planning and executing special events, ensuring they align with Hope for Haiti’s mission and fundraising goals.

• Coordinate Logistics: Oversee event logistics, including venue selection, vendor coordination, and on-site setup and breakdown.

• Engage Attendees: Facilitate engagement with event attendees, including donors, partners, and volunteers, to foster lasting relationships and support.

• Monitor and Report Outcomes: Track event performance metrics, gather feedback, and prepare post-event reports to evaluate success and identify areas for improvement.

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1. Administrative and Collaboration (20%)

• Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of donor interactions, contributions, and event details in the organization's database.

• Report Preparation: Assist in the preparation of regular reports on fundraising progress, donor engagement activities, and event outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

• Team Coordination: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the development team, ensuring alignment of efforts and sharing of best practices.

• Meeting Support: Organize and coordinate donor meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and note-taking.

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as Programs, Communications, and Finance, to ensure cohesive strategies and effective implementation of initiatives.

Education, Skills & Experience:

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of Hope for Haiti and be driven by the mission and vision. 

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in Communications, International Development, Public Policy, Sociology, Business, English or a related discipline or a combination of relevant work experience
• 4 – 7 Years’ experience in a Non-Profit Development/Donor Experience role in the
• Demonstrated experience in building relationships with corporations, foundations, individuals, and vendors.
• Experience organizing events and managing volunteers or teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and growing environment
• Exceptionally well-organized and has a strong ability to prioritize
• Extremely computer/technology literate (PC & MAC Products)
• Social Media experience (Facebook, Google, Twitter, etc…)
• Professional in appearance, demeanor, and leadership
• High level of donor service
• Ability to adapt to and make level-headed decisions in stressful situations
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• A self-starter and action-oriented
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Willing to travel Internationally with the proper documentation and authorization to travel freely between the United States and Haiti
• Excels at working independently, exercising good judgment and taking initiative
• Kindness, and a sense of humor

Compensation:

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid time off, etc.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT ALIGN WITH CORE VALUES

Resiliency

• Ability to respond appropriately and sensitively to cultural differences as they arise among the organization’s service population
• Flexible, adaptable, patient and accepting of the fact that Hope for Haiti and its activities are constantly evolving in line with its resources and goals.
• Ability to adapt to and make level-headed decisions in stressful situations
• High energy and strong physical condition, including but not limited to the ability to hike distances over 5 kilometers and lift at least 30 lbs over the shoulders

Empower

• Ability to conduct and participate in staff meetings and strategic planning professionally and to represent Hope for Haiti’s mission to team members and colleagues

Accountable

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
• Personal commitment to the mission and vision of Hope for Haiti and a desire to help the most vulnerable population
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information

Collaboration

• Ability to effectively work with a team
• Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict while preserving a team-oriented outlook

Hope

• A shared belief that there is always a pathway to improvement despite the challenges that lie ahead.

• Positive outlook and ability to work through difficult situations knowing that it’s possible to achieve desired outcomes.

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Hope for Haiti is currently accepting applications. Interested candidates should apply through the link at our website www.hopeforhaiti.com/careers

Thank you for your interest in Hope for Haiti!

To learn more about us please visit www.hopeforhaiti.com