Description
About Heifer International
Heifer International is a global nonprofit dedicated to partnering with smallholder farmers to sustainably address hunger and poverty in their communities while caring for the Earth. Since 1944, we have helped more than 52 million families around the world break the cycle of poverty. We operate in 19 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, including the U.S., working with small-scale farmers to achieve living incomes and ensuring that they have adequate food, housing, and other essential resources to lead decent and dignified lives.
Heiferโs work advances farmer-centered solutions that foster more productive, inclusive, and sustainable food systems and more resilient rural communities. We work with farming communities to establish strong social capital, provide technical and business training, facilitate new formal market avenues, form strategic partnerships at all levels, leverage third-party investments, and invest in and deploy appropriate and accessible technologies. Heiferโs model is locally led, built on close collaboration with communities and key stakeholders to catalyze sustainable, scalable impact.
Our Values
At Heifer, our work and culture are grounded in our twelve Cornerstones and six Cultural Guiding Principles, which reflect our deep commitment to dignity, fairness, and impact. These values shape how we lead, collaborate, and grow as an organization. We believe in Passing on the Gift, accountability, caring for one another, sustainability, gender and social inclusion, and environmental stewardship. We prioritize full participation, open communication, and continuous learning rooted in self-awareness and human-centered leadership. Together, we foster a culture of belonging and shared purpose that drives meaningful, lasting change in the communities we serve.
The Organizational Context: A Global Ecosystem in Transformation
Heifer International is undergoing a bold, organization-wide transformation. We are moving from a centralized, hierarchical structure to a locally led, globally connected network organization. This shift is rooted in regenerative practices, distributed leadership combined with shared leadership, and local autonomy. The Revenue and Partnership Cultivation Network Architect (RPC Network Architect) will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our approach to revenue generation reflects this new model, activating diverse funding streams in alignment with country-driven strategy and globally coordinated purpose. Position Summary
The Revenue and Partnership Cultivation Network Architect (RPC Network Architect) will lead strategic and cohesive resource mobilization functions at Heifer, bringing together all revenue generation in the U.S. and the regions where Heifer is located while also exploring and testing new innovative financing strategies. They include and are not limited to: individual giving, institutional funding, global partnerships including partnership with Heifer Foundation and Heifer Netherlands, awards, and emerging finance strategies such as blended finance and impact capital. They will also have a complete view of revenue as part of Heiferโs overarching business strategy to aid in growth and advancement decisions. This position supervises the U.S. Marketing and Philanthropy, Business Development, Resource Development Operations teams and collaborate closely with region and country-nodes resource mobilization teams. The RPC Network Architect will unify and align global fundraising strategies, partner with the Transformation, Strategy and Communications role to build a powerful case for support rooted in Heifer's evolving identity and mission and engage with funders and partners who align with our values and aspirations. The RPC Network Architect invests in building strong relationships with donors, community partners. This person is mission-aligned and will cultivate new and existing relationships across the globe in partnership with revenue and programs leads, ensuring that we attract, steward, and grow diverse funding in service of transformational impact. Job location: Global (Remote/Hybrid Possible), preferably in a country where Heifer has an office. Core Responsibilities
1. Revenue Strategy and Leadership
The ideal candidate is a strategic and systems thinker, collaborative leader, and relationship builder who understands the complexity and cultural nuances of global development, fundraising ecosystems, and mission-driven networks.
They will demonstrate:
A deep commitment to equitable development and regenerative models.The ability to bridge local and global perspectives in fundraising strategy.Comfort with ambiguity and complexity; adaptive mindset.Proven experience leading multi-stream revenue portfolios.Ability to navigate cultural nuances and experience in distributed organizations.Executive presence and credibility with funders and partners.Strong organizational change and strategy execution experience in distributed, international organizations.Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with transparency and inclusion.Emotional intelligence, humility, and resilience.The ability to travel to Heifer Internationalโs global projects and teams up to 50% of the time.Candidate ProfileMust-Haves: Bachelorโs degree in international development, public administration, business, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field.At least fifteen (15) years of experience in fundraising, revenue strategy, or advancement roles within INGOs, philanthropic institutions, social enterprises, or federated/global networks, plus at least eight (8) years of supervisory or people management experience.Experience with both individual giving and institutional/governmental funding.Demonstrated success managing distributed teams and leading strategic planning.Strong external engagement and donor cultivation skills.Understanding of philanthropic trends, blended finance, and mission-aligned capitalPreferred: Masterโs degree in public administration, international development, business, nonprofit leadership, or a related discipline.Experience with resource mobilization in the Global South.Background in marketing, brand strategy, or public engagement.Experience working in a networked or decentralized organization.Master's degree in public administration, international development, business, or related fields.Why Join Us?
At Heifer, we believe in shared power, bold ideas, and community-led change. We are reimagining what a global development organization can beโand we are inviting leaders who are ready to help us build the future.
As part of the executive team, you will contribute to shaping strategy and culture at the highest levels. You will be supported with onboarding, peer collaboration, and the opportunity to influence not just fundraising, but the values and practices of a transformation in motion.
How to Apply
Please submit:
1. A cover letter outlining your motivation and alignment with the role.
2. An up-to-date CV.
3. Names and contact details of three references (to be contacted only with your consent). Deadline: EOB Friday, July 18, 2025Submit via: https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/ Position and Compensation Details
This is a full-time, global role with a flexible base location. However, it will require significant international travel, including time spent at Heifer Internationalโs head office in Little Rock, Arkansas, and in the 19 countries where we operate. Compensation for this role will be determined based on the candidateโs location, experience, and qualifications, with a commitment to fair and equitable pay that reflects both local market standards and the value brought to the position. Employment is contingent on satisfactory references and background checks.
As a global employer, Heifer International is committed to the well-being of our staff and offers competitive, locally relevant benefits tailored to each countryโs context. Our Total Rewards package supports diverse employee needs and promotes long-term engagement. We are also committed to inclusive recruitment practicesโif you require this document or the application process in an alternative format or need reasonable adjustments for any stage of the process, please contact us at [email protected]. Heifer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming qualified applicants from all backgrounds and identities.