Vice President of Development and Community Investment
Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with The Home Builders Institute in the search for a Vice President of Development and Community Investment.
Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Development and Community Investment will serve in the pivotal role of primary fundraiser for The Home Builders Institute (HBI). In collaboration with the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President will foster meaningful connections and drive organizational strategy to cultivate essential partnerships with contributors and funders. In addition to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President will work strategically and in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, team members across the organization, and HBI stakeholders to identify, engage, and partner with individuals, families, corporate entities, and foundations to build a diverse stream of philanthropic funding that expands the number of students served, attracts and retains the best instructors in the construction field, and increases the geographic footprint, depth, and breadth of HBI programs and The Academies. This role is critical in strengthening HBI’s presence and impact at the community level by aligning fundraising efforts with local workforce development needs. Community investment plays a vital role in HBI’s model, ensuring that donors and partners see the tangible results of their support—transforming lives, addressing skilled labor shortages, and strengthening economic opportunity in the places it serves.
The Vice President will oversee the entire fundraising lifecycle, from concept inception to successful execution, while providing critical fundraising insights to shape organizational decisions. The Vice President will focus on the expansion of a diverse pipeline of both unrestricted and programmatic revenue, with an unwavering growth-oriented mindset. The Vice President will manage a portfolio of priority donors and prospects, including the creation of donor strategies, timelines, and funding projections. The Vice President will oversee the development team and operations including an initial strategy of hiring community investment officers and raising funds for the Academies in Charlotte, Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Orlando, Phoenix, and Sacramento.
The Home Builders Institute is the nation’s leading provider of trade skills training in residential construction. It provides pre-apprenticeship training, certification programs, and job placement services to secondary school students, veterans and transitioning military personnel, displaced workers, and at risk and justice-involved youth and adults. HBI trains in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, building construction technology, HVAC, landscaping, masonry, and solar installation. The nonprofit organization collaborates with public, private, and nonprofit partners dedicated to workforce development. With them, HBI attracts and certifies new students through a combination of hands-on training, innovation, and technology to build an emerging generation of skilled construction workers. HBI works with 270 partner organizations in 48 states and Puerto Rico to offer 625 programs. There are nearly 11,000 active students involved with HBI programs today, and 165,000 graduates since 1974. HBI is building the next generation of skilled tradespeople and HBI graduates are transforming their communities and building America’s homes.
One of HBI's most innovative initiatives was inspired by feedback from potential students currently unemployed or underemployed, the record lows in the housing inventory and the severe skilled labor shortage. Combined, these factors exacerbate one another. When addressed as a systemic issue they create opportunity for the individual student, potential employers, and the community. HBI Academies are positioned as a viable solution to address all three situations. In response HBI is opening several trades training academies across the nation. The Academies represent a new learning environment that delivers its industry-recognized curriculum to a new generation of home builders. HBI is working closely with industry partners such as The Build Strong Foundation, The Home Depot Foundation, and Home Builders Association to offer low or free tuition-free construction trades training to anyone 18 years of age or older. The Academies, now open in Charlotte, Denver, Houston, New Orleans, Orlando, Phoenix, and Sacramento demonstrate a creative approach that empowers students while simultaneously addressing the housing shortage and skills gap. Students receive hands-on training that takes them from beginners with little-to-no building experience to a pre-apprentice who are sought after by employers. Students receive mentorship throughout their training and job placement support upon graduating from the program.
A bachelor’s degree with at least ten years of experience leading a development function at a nonprofit organization with national impact is preferred for this role. The Home Builders Institute will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute meaningfully to HBI, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of The Home Builders Institute as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $210,000 annually
This is a hybrid position. The Vice President of Development and Community Investment is expected to be in the national office in Washington, D.C. three days a week. This position requires significant travel (60%).
The Home Builders Institute is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Eric Rosario at [email protected].
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