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PRESENTING OUR CLIENTHABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF MINNESOTA

ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF MINNESOTA
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, Inc. (HFH-MN), a resource development and support organization
for Habitat for Humanity International, (HFHI), is a statewide organization that serves, advocates for and
advances the work of Minnesotas Habitat for Humanitys 31 affiliates who build simple, decent,
affordable housing in partnership with people in need.
HFH-MN was created in October 1997 by the Minnesota Habitat affiliates it serves for the initial purpose
of applying for funding and providing funders with a single contact for the distribution of
resources. Since that time, HFH-MN has added a range of programs to support these affiliates. Like
HFHI, HFH-MN is founded on Christian-based principles. Habitat for Humanity Minnesota offers a wide
range of programs to help advance the work of Minnesota Habitat affiliates.

ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) was founded in Americus, Georgia in 1976. HFHI today
operates around the globe and has helped build, renovate and repair more than 800,000 affordable
houses sheltering more than 4 million people worldwide. A nonprofit, Christian-based housing ministry,
Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build and repair homes together in
partnership with families in need.

ORGANIZATION MISSION
To put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities
and hope.

ORGANIZATION VISION
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

HISTORY AND RECENT HIGHLIGHTS- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF MINNESOTA

HFH- MN was created and remains a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). CDFIs
provide credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations. Broadly speaking, a CDFI
is defined as a financial institution that: has a primary mission of community development, serves a
target market, is a financing entity, provides development services, remains accountable to its
community and is a non-governmental entity.
In 1997, when HFH-MN was created, Minnesotas Habitat affiliates were building homes at the rate of 70
per year. In FY 2014, these affiliates served 330 families. In five years, we anticipate increasing the
number of families served to the level of 400 families annually.
In 1997, we broke ground on the 300th new Habitat home to be built in Minnesota. In 2014, we broke
ground on the 2,200th new Habitat home to be built in Minnesota.

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HFH-MN has helped Habitat affiliates by providing funding, financing, and resources totaling over $74
million, including $60 million in loan funding, $5.8 million in Federal Home Loan Bank funding, $3.5 million
in funds raised through the Habitat 500 Bike Ride, and 240 yearlong VISTAs and 115 Summer VISTAs
placed with Habitat affiliates. In addition to funding, HFH-MN provides a robust capacity building
program that provides training and technical assistance in a full range of areas where affiliates need
support.
In Fiscal Year 2014, the 31 Minnesota Habitat for Humanity affiliates built 100 new homes. Of those, 45
were built in Greater Minnesota with the remaining 55 built in the Twin Cities Metro Area. Home costs
vary throughout the regions of the state, especially the cost of land. Homes built in the Twin Cities cost
$190,000 on average. In greater Minnesota, homes built in urban areas average $110,000, while homes
built in rural areas average $90,000.

PRESENTING THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota has a rich history and an exciting future. The organization, with a
current operating budget of approximately $1.25M, is searching for a new Executive Director to take a
long-term view and lead the organization in supporting the work of Habitat for Humanity affiliates in
Minnesota.
The Executive Director reports to the HFH-MN Board of Directors, which is comprised of a variety of
community and Habitat for Humanity affiliate leaders. The position oversees a highly tenured and
committed staff of full-time, part- time and volunteer professionals.
Roles reporting directly to the Executive Director are:
Capacity Building Program Director
Loan & Grant Program Director
Sustainable Building Program Manager
Special Events & Communications Manager
Loan & Grant Program Specialist
The position is open due to the out-of-state relocation of its long time legacy founder, Jan Plimpton.
Jan founded the organization in 1997.

THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the organization and is responsible for
overall professional leadership and direction of the day-to-day operations of Habitat for Humanity of
Minnesota; supports and enhances the corporate Board of Directors efforts to provide strategic
guidance and governance to the organization; creates and designs new programs in response to needs
and opportunities; gathers resources necessary to accomplish the organizations goals and serves as the
primary representative of the organization to the general community, communicating the organizations
vision and plans to accomplish it.

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Strategic Leadership:
1.

Provide technical assistance and support to Habitat affiliates in Minnesota pertaining to programs
and service provided by Habitat Minnesota.
a. Directly engage with affiliate leadership (executive directors and board) in order to assess their
needs and their ability to fully utilize Habitat Minnesotas programs and services.
b. Organize and implement pertinent training opportunities for Habitat affiliate staff and volunteers.
c. Vet and implements new ideas, programs, policies and best practices.

2. Provide strategic leadership and guidance to staff, affiliate organizations and consultants.
a. Create and execute on the organization vision to staff, board, affiliates and key stakeholders.
b. Lead the process for developing annual organizational goals and objectives.
c. Communicate organizational goals and values to staff/consultants.
d. Creatively respond/involve/engage team related concerns.
e. Listening and incorporating staff feedback into organizational development.
3. Support the work of the Habitat Minnesota Board of Directors.
a. Work closely with the Board to create strategic plan and vision and help them execute on the
plan.
b. Assist in the recruitment of new board members.
c. Participate in the development of Board work plan and agenda.
d. Effectively support Board Committees.
4. Manage relationships with other Habitat for Humanity units.
a. Communicate regularly with Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) US Office support staff.
b. Participate in efforts to advance the role of State Support Organizations with the framework of
Habitat for Humanity Internationals (HFHIs) structure.
c. Monitor information from HFHI, analyze information to determine the effects on Habitat
Minnesota.
5. Actively pursue networking opportunities in the community.
a. Participate in collaborative relationships with appropriate organizations.
b. Gather information as to community trends and developments.
c. Respond to new and emerging opportunities to advance the Habitat mission.

Financial Oversight
1.

Oversee organizations financial operations. Develop organizational budgets and financial

projections.

2. Track the financial performance of the organization with respect to conformance with Boardapproved goals.
3. Secure long-term low-interest rate financing for affiliates accelerated asset recovery efforts.

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Resource Development and Fundraising
1.

Manage statewide fundraising and resource development and distribution efforts on behalf of
Habitat affiliates in Minnesota within HFHI guidelines.

2. Develop and manage relationships with major donors and lenders.

3. Develop broad fundraising strategies for donations, grants and investment capital.
4. Provide support to Habitat 500 Bike Ride in a range of technical and managerial roles including
serving as Ride Director during the week of the ride.

Public Relations
1.

Oversee all public relations activities.

a. Serve as the public spokesperson for the organization to the broad cross-section of the
community.
b. Serve as the organizations primary public relations contact.
c. Raise the profile of the organization through personal involvement in other appropriate
organizations, events and community-based activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelors Degree in Business, Non-Profit Management, Liberal Arts
or related with a Masters Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Non-Profit Management or Public
Policy. He/she will be a proven leader with a passion for creating affordable housing opportunities. The
ideal candidate is focused on continued excellence in current programs and services as well as increased
visibility and viability for the organization. Collaboration and positive long-term relationships with
multiple stakeholders is vital.
Other qualifications include:

A positive, optimistic outlook with a minimum of ten years leadership experience in nonprofit
and/or for profit organizations.
Exceptional leadership, management, supervision and motivational skills and personal
characteristics, which exemplify effective leadership: team builder, service-oriented, decisive and
result-oriented, and committed to improvement.
A strong commitment to Habitats mission and to the cause of expanding affordable housing
opportunities for low-income families.
Experience in managing successful strategic initiatives, partnerships and collaborations in public,
nonprofit and/or for-profit sectors.
A passion and experience in resource development including having met and exceeded
fundraising/advancement goals.
A proven ability to build lasting relationships with major funders.
The ability to review requests for funding and to make decisions on fund allocations.

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A proven expertise in financial management, budgeting, and tracking results to projections with the
ability to understand and analyze the implications of financial statements and projections.
An understanding or the ability to understand the housing development process and the home
construction process.
The ability to manage operations and supervise employees and work as an effective and proactive
team player.
The ability to make decisions and solve problems independently and effectively and be able to
identify, evaluate, problem solve and give direction regarding problem resolution for individual and
organization-wide issues.
Possess strong problem solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to think
creatively and the ability to manage multiple project simultaneously.
A thorough, organized and detail-oriented approach to work. Demonstrate excellent verbal and
written communication and interpersonal skills with experience in public speaking and the ability to
communicate HFH-MNs vision.
The ability to work cooperatively with the Board of Directors consistent with the strategy, goals and
direction of the organization.

DESIRED TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The below experience is desirable technical qualifications:

Experience with mortgage finance methods and principles.

Community Development Financial Institution lending background.

PRESENTING THE TWIN CITIES OF MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL, AND THE STATE OF 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 residents identify more with their individual neighborhood than 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 more than

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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.
The outdoors provide popular attractions throughout the state. Itasca State Park is home of the
headwaters of the Mississippi River. Northern Minnesota is the land of special places, from the
Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Voyageurs National Park to Duluth and the North Shore where Lake
Superior provides year round interest. Across the southern region of Minnesota you will find a variety of
activities and landscapes. The Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers wind their way through scenic valleys,
wooded bluffs and rich farmland. Among the top attractions are the National Eagle Center, Pipestone
National Monument, Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail.
The active lifestyle of Minnesota residents doesn't lie dormant during the winter. There are miles of
cross-country skiing trails, several downhill ski areas throughout the state, 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,
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 was
the setting for baseball's All-Star Game. In 2016, the beautiful Hazeltine Golf Course will host the Ryder
Cup, and in 2018, the Super Bowl will be played in a newly built state-of-the-art stadium.

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But Minnesota has 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. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is regarded as one of the finest
chamber 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
and the Minnesota Children's Museum (both in Saint Paul) are highly interactive learning and fun
experiences for the entire family. The Minnesota History Center is an interactive museum for all ages
with permanent and changing exhibits, lectures and events.
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. The University of Minnesota'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 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. There are wineries and breweries throughout the state. Rochester, Minnesota
is home of the world-famous Mayo Clinic.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
The compensation package is competitive and includes participation in the organizations
comprehensive benefits plan.

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