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Vice President of Resource Development & Communications

PRESENTING OUR CLIENT Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

ORGANIZATIONAL HISTORY
Started in 1985, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) is a highly successful not-for-profit
organization which is committed to building the quality of life, health and prosperity of the region
through the production and preservation of homeownership. An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity
International, TCHFH is one of the largest affiliates in the nation and is on the leading edge of program
development, innovation and fundraising. TCHFH brings people together to create and preserve
homeownership in our neighborhoods, to partner with hard-working, low-income families to be
successful homeowners, and to inspire action that promotes affordable housing for everyone in our
community. TCHFH will serve more than nine hundred families this year by creating and preserving
home ownership in the Twin Cities.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY TWIN CITIES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

TCHFH is best known for its Homeownership program that builds and rehabs simple, quality houses in
partnership with low-income families and the community. TCHFH sells the homes with affordable, zero
percent interest mortgages, making a 30-year commitment to each new homeowner and to the
community in which they live. TCHFH builds or rehabs existing homes throughout the seven-county
metropolitan area. Building a variety of models helps TCHFH meet the needs of diverse families and
communities. The units may be single- family homes, twin-homes, or multiple-unit homes.
TCHFH also preserves home ownership by helping low-income homeowners repair and maintain their
homes through their A Brush With Kindness program and by assisting families living in the City of
Minneapolis who are facing foreclosure or who have fallen behind in their mortgage payments though
their Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program.
TCHFH additionally operates The ReStore, a retail outlet where quality new and like-new building
materials are sold at discounted prices. The purpose of the ReStore is to generate revenue to fund
TCHFH homes, to provide low cost building materials to the public, to keep usable materials out of the
landfill, and to increase the breadth of donations Habitat is able to accept.
TCHFHs office and resource facility is located in a brand new facility located in the Midway area. The
organization has an operating budget of approximately $17M, employs 95 FTEs and a total of 118
employees (including 23 Americorps stipend volunteers). TCHFH additionally engages 17,000 volunteers
annually.

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

Mission
Eliminate poverty housing from the Twin Cities and to make decent, affordable shelter for all people a
matter of conscience.

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Vision
A Twin Cities region where hard-working families can own homes in healthy neighborhoods with access
to jobs, transportation, and quality schools.

Values
Faith in Action: We are called by God to serve families in need. We welcome people of all faith
backgrounds to our mission.
Hope: We provide hope and opportunity for hard working families who seek a safe, decent home.
Community: We bring people from all walks of life together in our work.
Integrity: We honor our commitments and act with fairness, honesty, and respect every day.
Perseverance: We continually strive for excellence and innovation in all that we do.

PRESENTING THE POSITION OF VICE PRESIDENT, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS

The Vice President of Resource Development & Communications (VP- RDC) is the senior leader of all
fundraising and communications staff and activities for TCHFH. As a member of the executive team,
this individual participates in shaping the overall strategic direction for the organization and is
responsible for the leadership of all fundraising and communications activities.
The VP- RDC plays a pivotal role in creating, planning and implementing fundraising and
communications initiatives and programs that attract and steward the financial resources required to
fulfill TCHFHs mission. The role articulates the organizations case for philanthropic support, builds
relationships, leverages networks, cultivates opportunities and seeks significant gifts.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to Sue Haigh, President and CEO of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Sue has led
the organization since 2005 and is a charismatic and highly regarded leader in the Twin Cities. Under
Sues leadership, TCHFH hosted the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, completed a successful
$36M comprehensive capital campaign, completed a $9M capital campaign for Habitats new home and
oversaw the successful design and completion of the new building located on the new light rail line.
Staff members reporting directly to the VP-RDC are the Director of Donor and Volunteer Development
and the Director of Marketing and Communications. A total of 22 individuals work in the Resource
Development and Communications areas.

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THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VP OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS

The VP- RDC serves as the chief fundraising and communications officer of the organization and is
responsible for the following:
Strategic Leadership:
Develop fundraising strategy to support mission goals. Ensure the sufficient support (financial and
community engagement) and successful implementation of all strategic plans to maximize mission
progress.
In partnership with the President, develop board leadership to provide the talent and resources
required to effectively lead the organization.
Engage the Development Committee of the Board in Resource Development strategy, oversight
and implementation. Make the connection between mission outcomes and fundraising
participation. Inspire Board Members to engage with the mission in multiple ways, and to introduce
their network to Habitat for Humanity.
As a member of the organization leadership team, participate in development of the strategic and
annual work plans and influence both long-term and short-term policy and strategic decisions.
Resource Development:
Lead the President and Board Leadership in development of a long-range, comprehensive capital
campaign: including assessment of strategic plan priorities as campaign components, volunteer
recruitment, development of campaign case, and campaign execution over a multi-year time frame.
Plan, develop and administer all annual fund programs: including, corporate sponsorships, grants,
events, leadership giving, planned giving and special gift appeals. Ensure all goals are reached and
broad stakeholder participation is achieved.
Personally manage a portfolio of top donor and prospect accounts. Establish and maintain
relationships with key donors and facilitate the Presidents relationship with key donors.
Ensure efficient and effective systems are in place to manage donor and volunteer relations and to
ensure there is an adequate prospect pipeline to meet fundraising goals.
Support, coach, and direct other TCHFH staff, including the CEO, and Board Members in fundraising
activities with current and prospective donors. Ensure that both staff and volunteers engaged in
fundraising have the competence and confidence to invite people in their networks to support
TCHFH generously. Prioritize portfolio for CEO.
Oversee volunteer programs and participants, ensuring adequate resource and volunteer
utilization throughout organization as well as a rewarding volunteer experience that builds longterm relationships between the organization and its volunteers.
Oversee programs targeted at specific demographics and determine appropriate strategies and
goals for each program.
Oversee congregational relationships including stewardship of existing relationships and
development of new relationships.
Brand Management and Communications:
Maintain and promote the Habitat for Humanity brand identity in the Twin Cities.
Design and direct a comprehensive communications strategy for the organization and all of its
programs and activities including mission programs, resource development efforts and the retail
store. Oversee materials production, web presence, public and media relations, social media, event
messaging, scripts and video production.

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Lead the communication strategy supporting the next multi-year strategic plan.

Team Management:
Effectively build a multi-disciplinary team engaged in the fundraising process including division
staff, program staff and organizational leadership.
Manage, mentor and develop direct reports, including directors in fundraising, communications
and volunteer engagement, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance
evaluation, and the building of an effective and dynamic team.
Work in collaboration with other senior leaders reporting to the COO to deliver the plan, inspire
others, provide coaching and insight to staff, and lead by example.
Serve as the recognized leader and teacher for fundraising education within the organization,
striving to engage others in furthering the mission of TCHFH as donors, volunteers and advocates.
Especially important in the areas of leadership annual gifts, major gifts, and planned giving.

THE DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors Degree in Business, Non-Profit Management, Marketing,
Liberal Arts or related with a Masters Degree preferred in Business, Finance, Marketing, Non-Profit
Management or Public Policy. He/she will have at least ten years of directing fundraising activities with
capital campaign experience and significant expertise securing 6- figure gifts from individuals. Five years of
leadership experience managing and developing employees is desired.
Other professional competencies desired include:
Commitment to Mission- a strong belief in the mission of TCHFH and in the people and
neighborhoods it serves; genuine interest in and ability to relate to a highly diverse environment,
clientele and constituencies.
Results Driven- a proven track record of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation; evidence
of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom,
experience and judgment; high level of business acumen, including project management and
creative resourcefulness.
Ethical willing to put principles and values first and demonstrate organizational values through
words and actions.
Strategic Vision & Agility- ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends
and incorporate them into the organizational plan.
Analytical & Abstract Reasoning- ability and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an
operational model.
Capacity Building- ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity, developing a topnotch
workforce and the processes that ensure the organization runs smoothly. Demonstrated
resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding
investment in people and systems.
Leadership & Organization- exceptional capacity for managing and leading people. Ability to
connect with staff both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce
accountability, develop and empower staff, cultivate entrepreneurship, align staff in order to
maximize each employees potential.
Relationship Building able to build and maintain relationships over the broad spectrum of current
and perspective supporters.

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Action Oriented- enjoys working hard and is motivated by challenges; able to act and react as
necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation; can
overcome resistance to leadership and take unpopular stands when necessary.
Mature and Proactive- evidence of having worked as a true business partner with executive staff. If
coming from the for- profit world, nonprofit board experience is preferred.
Open interested in ideas and priorities of staff and will listen and incorporate their suggestions.
Transparent willing to explain decisions and share information whenever possible.
Flexible willing to recognize that work life is only one component of a healthy lifestyle and act
accordingly.
Continuous Learnerdemonstrate that we can always get better in a way that does not diminish
current capacity/strength.
Collaborative engage team in decision making and high-level work, creating opportunities for
growth for staff.
Creative Problem-Solver seek solutions for challenges rather than bow to them.
Bold willing to take risks, follow through, and push hard to set and achieve goals and to maximize
fundraising results, while maintaining respectful with written and oral communications with donors.
Broad-minded recognize the nuances of fundraising results and hold people accountable for a
balance between results and actions toward results thereby encouraging staff to reach for high
goals.
Articulate and Inspirational - able to communicate in clear, easy to understand concepts that
inspire action of colleagues, subordinates, donors, volunteers and advocates.

PRESENTING THE TWIN CITIES OF MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA

The Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul are a unique blend of small town and major
cosmopolitan hub. Both urban cores boast a thriving business atmosphere. Minneapolis is the larger
and more commercial of the two cities, and Saint Paul, as the state capital, is home to state
government and has a more historical vibe. Outside of the central downtowns, however, both cities
have many distinct neighborhoods, and many residents identify more with their individual
neighborhood as well as with the larger city as a whole.

Both cities share a common root of being river towns, and the outdoors is still a major attraction for
residents and tourists alike to this day. In addition to the mighty Mississippi River, there are over 100
lakes (over 900 including the suburbs), over 250 parks, and miles of biking and walking trails.
Nearly every weekend in the summer there are several outdoor active events for participants and
spectators--triathlons, biking races, running races, boat races, water skiing competitions, golf
tournaments, and more.

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The active lifestyle of the Twin Cities residents doesn't lie dormant during the winter. There are miles
of cross-country skiing trails, several downhill ski areas within an hour drive, ice skating, snowmobile
riding, sledding, and--of course--ice fishing.

For those who prefer activity of the spectator variety, the Twin Cities are home to the major sports
teams: Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings, Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota
Lynx (current WNBA champions), Minnesota United FC (soccer), and Minnesota Swarm (lacrosse).
There is also a minor league baseball team, the Saint Paul Saints.
The Twin Cities have hosted the World Series, Super Bowl, NCAA Basketball Finals, the USGA U. S.
Open, the PGA Championship, and the Special Olympics. In 2014, Target Field will be the setting for
baseball's All-Star Game, and, in 2018, the Super Bowl will be played in a newly built state-of-the-art
stadium. The University of Minnesota and other colleges and universities provide additional
opportunities to cheer for local teams.

But the Twin Cities have more to offer than participatory and spectator sporting events. There are
countless arts and culture offerings here. The Grammy Award-winning Minnesota Orchestra has a
reputation as one of the top orchestras in the world. Since the early 1960s, the Guthrie Theatre has
staged A-plus shows from the classical to the contemporary.
Popular national shows and performers also tour through the Twin Cities year round at stages in
both Minneapolis and Saint Paul, and at the University. There are over 30 theatre venues, 10 dance
companies, and 30 classical music groups in the cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul alone.
For the museumgoer, there are over 60 museums in the Twin Cities. The Science Museum of
Minnesota, Minnesota History Center and the Minnesota Children's Museum (all in Saint Paul) are

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highly interactive learning and fun experiences for the entire family. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
has a collection of over 100,000 pieces. The Walker Art Center has been called "possibly the best
contemporary art museum in the U. S." by Newsweek, and has over 11,000 pieces. Not to be outdone,
the area's Weisman Art Museum is also a contemporary art destination.
Beyond the outdoor, sports, entertainment, and culture, perhaps the biggest attraction for the Twin
Cities is the lifestyle. Forbes hailed Minneapolis and Saint Paul as the nation's healthiest cities. USA
Today named Saint Paul as North America's "Most Romantic City." The area has been recognized as
having the nations best park system. The Twin Cities offer award-winning restaurants (several
chefs have been regional James Beard Award winners). In addition to the popular Mall of America,
there are plenty of unique shopping districts in both cities and in the suburbs.

THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE

The compensation package is based on experience and includes participation in the Twin Cities
Habitat for Humanity comprehensive benefits plan.

BALLINGER|LEAFBLAD INVITES YOU TO CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Jill Harmon
Principal
651-276-5662
jill@ballingerleafblad.com

Marcia Ballinger, PhD

Co-Founder/Principal
651-341-4840
marcia@ballingerleafblad.com

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