Development Director

Position description

Come and join HANWASH as our new Development Director!

Position Title: Development Director
Start Date: October 2024
Application deadline: September 10, 2024
Status: Permanent employee, full-time, with benefits
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Remote, USA or Canada only
Supervises: None currently but expected in the future

What is HANWASH?

HANWASH is a long-term multi-stakeholder initiative with a vision of safe, sustainable, and affordable access to water, sanitation, and hygiene education for everyone in Haiti.

We believe that to achieve this vision requires a philosophical change in approach from humanitarian relief to sustainable development and a cultural change that embraces a pay-for-service approach for the water that is provided.

Created in 2018 by a partnership between Rotary International District 7020 and the national water & sanitation authority of the government of Haiti (“DINEPA”), Rotarians are at the heart of the HANWASH operational model and work closely with paid personnel to run the organization and oversee WASH investments being undertaken in Haiti.

Our core values are local leadership, meaningful collaboration with our partners and volunteers, thoughtful planning and continuous improvement, sustainable impact and long-term commitment.

HANWASH is a Florida-registered non-profit corporation with a Board of Directors overseeing an Executive Director.

What does HANWASH do?

HANWASH has a mission to align with and support diverse stakeholders working to create sustainable, locally led long-term solutions in the WASH sector in Haiti, always respecting national policies and good sector practices.

Currently, HANWASH is overseeing the delivery of a portfolio of investments in five communes in Haiti: Cavaillon, Ferrier, Leogane, Pignon, and Terre-Neuve. So far, more than $2.3 million dollars in planned or actual spending has been allocated across these communes, with most work carried out by government agencies, local authorities, contractors, and Rotary Club volunteers.

Who is part of HANWASH?

HANWASH is composed of passionate and experienced Rotary volunteers and the staff who work closely with them. Rotary International is a global network of community-based clubs with 1.4 million members (Rotarians and Rotaractors) including in Haiti.

As part of HANWASH, Rotary members regularly come together in a coordinated fashion to provide volunteer service, technical knowledge, business skills, and financial contributions to develop community-driven project ideas in support of greater access to water and sanitation in Haiti.

As of August 2024, the team includes more than 75 volunteers organized into 7 teams, each led by a Subcommittee Chair and guided by a Steering Committee. Rotarian and Rotaractor volunteers live in Haiti, the USA, Canada, and other Caribbean countries; many have known each other for years and developed strong friendships through a shared love for helping others and performing community service. An Executive Director, a Project Coordinator, a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, and a Finance & Administrative Assistant provide professional staff support and several part-time consultants contribute to other areas. Most of our paid personnel are based in Haiti.

As Development Director, you will work most closely with the Executive Director and leaders of our volunteer-based fundraising team, to raise $10 million between now and 2028, and position us to provide long-term support to the government of Haiti in its vision of water and sanitation to all.

Role Overview

This critical role requires a seasoned development professional with at least 10 years of experience in fundraising and donor relations. The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of cultivating relationships within a multi-year, multi-million-dollar major gift program. At HANWASH, you will be directly accountable for building a similar program. This position reports to the Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee the execution of a development strategy for cultivating relationships and a major gift program to sustain and grow our operations and deliver on our mission in Haiti;
• Develop and oversee the fundraising practice of the organization, including building a team as necessary and establishing operating policies and procedures which are compliant with organizational governing policies and guidelines;
• Act as primary liaison with our Board of Directors and Rotarian fundraisers to support them in identifying, developing and closing opportunities for major gifts within the Rotary world;
• Collaborate closely with staff and Rotarians to develop custom materials to support communications and follow-up with major donors and prospects, including in the Haitian diaspora communities of the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean;
• Identify, arrange, and support speaking opportunities for the Executive Director, members of the Board, and other key team members to support the execution of the strategy and achievement of fundraising goals;
• Travel primarily within North America and occasionally internationally (i.e. Haiti) to meet the needs of the position and within an operational budget that you develop and oversee and which delivers a satisfactory return on investment;
• Oversee the stewardship of relevant and timely data and analytics using our CRM database and other software tools as needed and generate reports to keep the HANWASH team engaged in the execution of your strategy; and
• Monitor and report to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors on the progress of the major gift program, ensuring goals are met and relationships are maintained.

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as marketing or non-profit management from an accredited university in the US or Canada; Master’s degree in a relevant field is a plus;
• CFRE certification in hand and a commitment to continuing education in the field, along with being an AFP member in good standing;
• At least 10 years of professional experience in donor relations and philanthropic giving, with a focus on stewarding major gift programs;
• Prior experience travelling internationally and working with foreign cultures and languages especially French or Creole, and ability to navigate that with ease;
• Prior experience building teams and directly supervising staff as well as coordinating, inspiring, and supporting volunteers, including volunteering yourself; familiarity or experience working with Rotary is a plus;
• Demonstrated knowledge of non-profit program planning, implementation, and evaluation principles, good practices, and tools;
• Prior experience and knowledge in the field of international development, preferably WASH or public health, and prior experience and knowledge / familiarity with the unique context and history of Haiti is a plus;
• Ability to patiently listen to different perspectives and steward a conversation with many voices in the room and understanding where there is the opportunity to cultivate new relationships and strengthen existing ones;
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, documentation, and organizational skills;
• Proficiency in the use of CRM databases, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365; and
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) including cloud collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive).

Job Essentials

This is a full-time position, with regular and periodic travel in North America and internationally, and occasional evening and weekend commitments to meet with volunteers and donors or donor prospects on their schedules.

The successful candidate will need to be ready to work from a home-based or remote office and possess the tools and technology that requires.

The organization offers competitive compensation and benefits for permanent employees.

Application instructions

To apply, email us at [email protected] with a 1-2 page cover letter and your resume demonstrating examples of success in non-profit fund development and illustrating your process for achieving success. We want to know why you’re the best person for the job.