Director of Strategic Partnerships

Habitat For Humanity Of The•Baltimore, MD

9h•$65,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Strategic Partnerships provides strategic and operational leadership and management for the development and growth of relationships that advance Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake’s Mission, Vision, and Community Impact. This role is responsible for the integrity, development, efficiency, and effectiveness of the organization’s strategic partnership efforts. The Director acts as a relationship builder and liaison between various communities and community groups that support HFHC's mission to help build and sustain thriving neighborhoods. The goal is to create, secure, and nurture sustainable partnerships in HFHC’s region to support homeownership among community members. The Director is responsible for helping to sustain and strengthen HFHC’s “One Habitat” ecosystem through the cultivation of institutional, municipal, non-profit, and mission-aligned partners. A key aspect of this role is championing and supporting the holistic well-being and long-term success of homeowner families as they transition into homeownership.

Requirements

5+ years of partnership development, business development, fundraising, community engagement, or external relations experience.
Strong networking, relationship management, and presentation skills.
Experience working with corporate and community stakeholders.
Strong facilitation, project management, and relationship-building skills.
Knowledge of community development principles and neighborhood engagement strategies.
Ability to think strategically and build collaborative solutions.
Demonstrated ability to work independently while achieving deadlines and flexibility in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Teams.
Must have ability to work nights and weekends.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and through written means.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Skilled in project management.
Must conduct themselves ethically, maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times, respect diversity and inclusion and possess a strong commitment to the organization’s mission and values.
Must be results driven, demonstrate initiative and be capable of stress management and maintenance of composure in challenging circumstances.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Leadership, Public Health, Communications, Community Development, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Identifying, cultivating, and managing partnerships and relationships aligned with HFHC’s mission, vision, and organizational priorities.
Identifying and building relationships with stakeholders such as municipalities, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, and community leaders.
Developing and implementing partnership strategies that create mutual value and measurable community impact.
Developing, implementing, and executing a comprehensive community engagement and partnership strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
Positioning HFHC as a collaborative community organization.
Collaborating across HFHC departments to identify partnership opportunities supporting organizational goals.
Connecting external partners to volunteer opportunities, neighborhood initiatives, sponsorships, homeowner support programs, and community events.
Researching, documenting, and engaging in emerging partnership opportunities and community collaboration models.
Developing innovative partnership initiatives that support neighborhood stabilization, housing access, and community investment.
Assisting HFHC Leadership in identifying strategic alliances that strengthen long-term organizational sustainability.
Attending and representing HFHC at meetings, public events, coalition gatherings, and partnership initiatives.
Positioning the organization as a leading voice in community-centered housing solutions across the region.
Engaging in strategic communications and storytelling related to community impact.
Supervising and mentoring community relations staff and volunteers as assigned.
Establishing measurable goals, outcomes, and reporting metrics for engagement initiatives and partnerships.
Promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and mission alignment.
Preparing for and serving as staff liaison for the Board’s Planning Committee.
Tracking partnership engagement, impact metrics, participation levels, and outcomes and reporting periodically to the VP.
Reporting to the Leadership Team, Board Committees, and Board, as requested.
Preparing and presenting, as requested, partnership reports, presentations, and strategic updates for the Leadership Team.
Creating, implementing, and ensuring strong stewardship and relationship maintenance practices.