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Director of Fund Development and Philanthropic Accountability Lift To Rise
Palm Desert, CA
Job Function: Grant Writer
Posted: January 15, 2021

Background:
Lift To Rise is a cross-sector, community-driven movement to improve life in Southern California’s Coachella Valley for the majority of residents who do not experience the opulence and luxury for which the area is known. With input from more than 50 collaborative partners and countless community members Lift to Rise created a 2020-2022 Action Plan—a roadmap to radically increase housing stability and advance economic opportunity for all Coachella Valley residents. We envision a future where all Coachella Valley families are healthy, stable, and thriving. In recent months, Lift To Rise has garnered significant regional, state, and national attention for its efforts to support both the immediate housing needs of the Coachella Valley’s most vulnerable population in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as its long-term vision for large-scale housing production and policy reform. To learn more, please visit: http://lifttorise.org.

Position Summary:

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of and in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Fund Development and Philanthropic Accountability will support Lift To Rise’s revenue development goals through proposal writing and the management of philanthropic grant reports. This new position will play a critical role in ensuring Lift To Rise secures, retains and expands the philanthropic resources needed to advance the organization’s rapid growth and widening impact.

Proposal Development

• In the role of “lead writer,” this position will support the CEO in both securing new philanthropic grants and renewing or extending existing grants by developing clear, persuasive and compelling narrative about the organization and its work (current budget – approximately $2 million in philanthropic grants secured annually)
• Support the CEO in advancing proposals for current and emerging areas of need and opportunity, including a $100 million Housing Capital Fund and emergency funds to support rental assistance and home stabilization, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic
• Project-manage grant application processes, including collecting information from other key team members
• Oversee the collection of technical and supporting information for proposals
• Prepare briefing materials for funders as required
• Conduct fund development research, stay abreast of trends in philanthropic giving in the Coachella Valley and nationally

Reporting and Grant Management

• Track all partnership and grant revenue, serving as the primary point of contact for fund development operations
• Develop and closely manage calendar of key reporting dates, leading to the submission of on-time and high-quality grant reports and appropriate acknowledgements
• Ensure all grant files are centrally filed and accessible

Relationship Management

• Maintain strong relationships with administrative staff and/or program officers at philanthropic organizations
• Maintain working knowledge of the range of partners that comprise Lift To Rise’s Collective Action Network
• Potential opportunity to grow into a relationship manager with individual donors

Requirements:

Attributes and Qualities

• Deep and proven understanding of poverty alleviation and systems change work, including but not limited to experience with community development finance (Community Development Financial Institutions, intermediaries, affordable housing), social determinants of health, philanthropy, advocacy and policy, and/or collective impact
• A passion and authentic commitment to justice and equity for people of all ethnicities, races, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, economic circumstances, physical and mental abilities and characteristics, and philosophies
• Genuine commitment to resident and community issues, as well as to maintaining the integrity of the vision, mission, and values of Lift To Rise
• Exceptional writing skills; ability to clearly and convincingly communicate an aspirational vision that aligns with Lift To Rise’s mission, strategic direction and goals, supported by programmatic details and measurements of success
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills, attention to message, detail, branding, and style standards
• Superior organizational and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills, experience working with or at philanthropic organizations a plus
• Enthusiastic embrace of a fast-paced “start-up” work style that involves a high degree of collaboration
• “Roll up your sleeves” attitude, openness to an organization that is quickly growing, evolving and developing new initiatives and approaches to addressing poverty

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of grant writing and/or fund development experience or equivalent professional writing experience
• Undergraduate degree required, advanced degree in public policy, social work, or related area preferred
• Experience working in and/or with communities of color
• Able to work full-time, including weekends and evenings as needed
• Visual acuity to operate computer and laptop for extended periods of time
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, comfort with grant portals (e.g. Fluxx)

Compensation:

$90-$100K annually with benefits

How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send your resume and a cover letter that clearly indicates how your experience and qualifications align with this position to the following link. We encourage you to be detailed and direct in your cover letter, so we can best understand your interest and potential fit. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any questions, please email Adrienne O’Rourke.

President/CEO Community Capital New York
Elmsford, NY
Job Function: Administrative/Operations/IT
Posted: January 15, 2021

Background:

Community Capital New York (Community Capital) is a federally certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). A nonprofit alternative lender, Community Capital serves eight counties in the Hudson Valley (suburban New York City, NY) and Fairfield County, CT, providing loans that create quality jobs, revitalize Main Streets, build affordable homes and generate tax revenues to foster opportunity, change lives and create impact. Through flexible, innovative and responsive lending coupled with financial education, Community Capital strives to create economically healthy communities and enable traditionally underserved people to become stakeholders in the Hudson Valley’s and Fairfield County's economy. Community Capital works outside the margins of conventional finance to bring individuals and communities into the economic mainstream and create financial independence through financial, educational and business development services to give low to moderate income people the resources needed to succeed. Community Capital’s current CEO will be retiring effective June 30, 2021.

Community Capital’s next Chief Executive Officer can continue and grow its impact by taking this strong organization to its next level of development and service.Community Capital began as the Westchester Housing Fund in 1989 to increase the supply of affordable housing in Westchester County, NY. The Organization’s initial goal was to provide pre-development funds for affordable housing projects.

In 1998, Community Capital expanded its mission as a CDFI to provide affordable small business loans and technical assistance to underserved communities in the lower Hudson Valley, primarily those owned by low income, women and/or minority entrepreneurs.

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Community Capital continues to serve its constituents as a Financial First Responder, originating an innovative Emergency Express Loan program which provided funds for more than 100 companies in a three-month period. The Organization’s response to the pandemic led to additional engagements and opportunities sponsored by several counties in the lower Hudson Valley to further serve its clients. Community Capital was also recently awarded a Federal CDFI grant to provide additional affordable housing financing.

Community Capital is at its strongest financial position with assets of approximately $10 million and its increasing local impact. The Board is also exploring the possibility of launching an Impact Investment Fund to expand its mission reach.

The mission-driven Board of Directors is committed to hiring Community Capital’s next President and CEO to support the diverse communities it serves. The next President and CEO is expected to:
i) Serve Community Capital’s constituents,
ii) Help create strategies to build on the Organization’s strong base,
iii) Lead the Organization by setting a vision,
iv) Attract and develop a talented team,
v) Establish strategies for the effective and efficient operation of the organization.

Community Capital is in a unique position to have a significant impact in its New York and southern Connecticut markets given the area’s tremendous need for additional affordable housing units as well as small business lending and technical assistance.

Position Summary:

The President and CEO is primarily responsible for four essential functions: strategic leadership, organizational management, governance and support of board operations, and financial oversight.

The President and CEO is to lead the development and implementation of a strategic plan that builds on the strength of the organization, ensures that target clients are well served and fosters financial sustainability for the organization. The President and CEO also is expected to engage and be informed on issues and trends that affect people with low incomes. The President is to be aware of best practices and innovations in the fields of community development finance, impact investing, affordable housing, nonprofit services, small business growth, workforce development, and/or systems change.

In the area of organizational management, the President and CEO is to execute the objectives of the organization in accordance with the strategic plan developed in collaboration with the Board of Directors. The President and CEO plans, directs, and coordinates operational activities of Community Capital New York. As the organization grows, the CEO will restructure the organization to keep it efficient and effective while managing its team.

Another responsibility is to ensure strong human resource systems so that the organization attracts and retains talented staff. This includes individual performance planning, training, recognition, rewards, career growth, and appropriate succession planning. In addition, the CEO needs to ensure that policies, programs, and plans are in concert with the organization's mission and strategic plan and also establish and maintain appropriate systems for measuring organizational performance.

The President and CEO will engage with the Board to assess, agree on and modify, when necessary, the organization’s mission strategy and structure. Also, in partnership with the Board, the President and CEO develops, approves, and monitors appropriate and ambitious multi-year financial plans and annual budgets.

The President and CEO is to collaborate with governmental, not for profit and private organizations to form effective partnerships in service of the mission of the organization.

The President and CEO is expected to proactively enlarge the profile and visibility of the organization among potential partners, funders, investors, policy makers, borrowers, and other critical audiences through attending appropriate local, state and national relevant events.

The President and CEO also is expected to engage and be informed regarding local, state, and national issues and trends that affect people with low incomes, as well as be aware of best practices and innovations in the fields of community development finance, impact investing, affordable housing, nonprofit services, small business growth, workforce development, and/or systems change.

In the area of organizational finance, the President and CEO, working with the CFO and /or COO, is responsible for aligning fiscal policies and systems to allocate resources, measuring performance versus goals, and providing timely reporting for effective planning and management of operational performance and audits. Responsibilities include raising new capital and operational resources from donors, funders, private, corporate, government, and foundation sources to generate revenue sufficient to match and/or exceed annual budgeted expenses.

Finally, the President and CEO is responsible for advancing strategies to improve the long term sustainability and financial resilience of the organization, its mission-based activities, and its employee-positive operations.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Professional Qualifications
• Minimum of 10-years relevant experience required. Experience in the CDFI Industry (or related field) preferred.
• Proven record of successfully building a strong organization and long-lasting relationships, forging and fostering strategic alliances, creating and executing programs, policies and procedures to serve and engage the Organization’s diverse for-profit, non-profit and governmental constituent base.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.

Personal Characteristics:
The ideal candidate will exhibit the following personal characteristics:
• Leadership: Possesses a willingness to lead, take charge and offer opinions and direction while balancing knowing when to listen, follow, delegate, and defer to others.
• Commitment to Community Capital’s mission and be able to communicate the Organization’s vision and purpose while serving its constituency.
• Strategic Thinking: Seek creative ways to act and deliver on the Organization’s mission while managing issues and obstacles that may arise.
• Development: Recognize and cultivate the potential in others, identifying improvement goals and deriving satisfaction from evidence of progress.
• Desire to learn and continuously seek to improve.
• Communication: Ability to communicate authentically and effectively with diverse audiences.
• Seek to maximize strengths to stimulate personal, team, and group excellence.
• Takes initiative and willing to assume responsibility and ownership of challenges and/or obstacles to success.
• Command presence before audience types and government officials while maintaining composure.
• Ability to problem solve effectively, collaboratively, and creatively.
• Exhibit discipline, honesty, and integrity.

Candidates will be asked to complete a StrengthsFinder survey in conjunction with their application for the position.

Compensation:

The salary range will be commensurate with experience. Community Capital provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits package integrated with compensation.

How to Apply:

Send a cover letter and resume to hr@communitycapitalny.org

Community Development Director Arvest Bank
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Job Function: Finance
Posted: January 14, 2021

Background:

At Arvest Bank, service always comes first. That’s why we’re looking for associates who have a passion for serving their customers and communities, and truly want to be part of a team in an engaging work environment.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits and have multiple career paths and opportunities. In fact, with more than 6,000 associates in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas, we were recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America's Best Large Employers (2017, 2018), America's Best Employers for Women (2018) and a World’s Best Bank (2019).

"Attracting, hiring, retaining and offering career opportunities and total rewards to a diverse group of talented people helps us achieve our vision," Arvest president and CEO Kevin Sabin said.

Discover how exciting your future can be by searching for available Arvest careers today!

Position Summary:

Position can be located within the Arvest four state footprint. (OK, AR, KS, MO)

The Community Development Director leads the overall efforts of the community development organization, in collaboration with bank leadership, and is responsible for the finalization and delivery, both initially and into the future, of the services offered by the community development organization to small businesses and to both the banked and unbanked citizens of the communities served by Arvest. The incumbent works closely with local bank leadership to identify and integrate the needs of those in the community who do not currently meet the criteria for certain financial solutions but could do so with services provided through the community development organization such as basic and expanded credit counseling, technical assistance, access to financial management tools, business consulting, and purchasing assistance programs.

Responsibilities:

1. Leads a working group of Arvest Bankers, consultants and/or advisors, in the efforts to finalize the services that will offered initially as well as those to be considered for the future, consistent with Arvest’s goals and priorities.
2. Leads the planning efforts for delivering the services that will be offered and prioritizes geographically.
3. Leads the development of a staffing plan, budget, communications plan, internal training, and education for new service offerings.
4. Leads the overall strategic plan development effort, including the identification of appropriate metrics and benchmark review processes.
5. Recruits and leads a team to execute the strategic plan.
6. Leads the process of determining appropriate designations for which to apply such as Bank Enterprise status.
7. Leads the development of credit policies and procedures as well as other criteria for providing listed services.
8. Works closely with local bank leaders to integrate services and solutions and maintains an open line of communication with the banks as both a source of referrals and to continuous seek opportunities to expand and improve upon such services and solutions.
9. Understands and complies with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to the job duties. This includes but is not limited to; completing compliance training and adhering to internal procedures and controls; reporting any known violations of compliance policy, laws or regulations and reporting any suspicious customer and/or account activity.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or a related field of study, equivalent related education, or equivalent experience in the financial services industry, required.
• 7 years of working with lending-related regulations, products, and services, preferably in an intermediate or large bank environment, required.
• Experience in community development finance preferred.
• Experience in working with Financial Technology companies (FinTechs) and/or Consumer Credit Providers to identify lending opportunities and/or to monitor lending
risks by utilizing data analytics, ideally with a focus on underserved communities, preferred. • Experience in providing financial services to low-and-moderate income clients preferred.

Compensation:

How to Apply:

Please email Kimberly Wright at kwright2@arvest.com, for additional information regarding application submission.

Director of Credit Civic Builders
New York, NY
Job Function: Finance
Posted: January 14, 2021

Background:

Civic Builders transforms children’s lives and revitalizes communities by building inspirational schools for students in underserved neighborhoods. Dedicated to giving every child the chance to attend a great school, Civic Builders partners with the nation’s best educators to create public charter school buildings for students in communities where the need is greatest.

Since 2002, Civic Builders has built inspiring, bright, and modern buildings that give its partner schools cost effective, customized educational space. Civic Builders expanded its business to include direct lending to non-profit charter schools and affiliates nationwide beginning in 2017. Over its three year history, Civic has invested nearly $140M in high quality facilities projects.

Civic Builders schools give underserved students—82% of students at Civic Builders schools live in poverty and 96% are minorities—the opportunity to excel. In addition, the success these students achieve goes beyond the classroom, as Civic Builders schools become anchors for the low-income, underserved neighborhoods where they are located. Civic Builders schools revitalize communities by providing beautiful spaces where generations of students can learn and where communities come together to support their children’s futures.

Position Summary:

Our Director of Credit will oversee the credit processes that support our mission-driven lending and borrowing activities on behalf of charter schools. The Director of Credit will be responsible for managing all aspects of the credit function including applying and maintaining lending policies, overseeing the risk rating systems, stewarding the investment approval process, and managing periodic portfolio review and analysis. This will necessarily involve working closely with key members of the executive team (CEO, COO, SVP of Corporate Development, VP of Accounting, VP of Capital Solutions), the Board of Directors, capital providers, and individuals at all levels within the organization. His or her efforts will support Civic’s overall objectives aimed at long-term sustainable growth and impact.

Responsibilities:

Candidates interested in this role should be able to demonstrate the following characteristics and experience:

New Business
● Uphold the credit and impact goals of all lending platforms
○ Understand the nuances of how credit policies interact and interface with the programmatic goals to define the unique risk appetite of each platform
○ Be part of developing and executing on a strategy to solve complex credit problems
● Provide hands-on credit oversight for all prospective investments
○ Review and provide feedback on investments as they advance through the process, facilitating all required approvals along the way
○ Provide coaching and support to underwriting team on presentations to external stakeholders

Program Management
● Lead investment and portfolio reviews for closed investments
○ Lead and improve existing processes for annual and ad hoc credit reviews for individual loans, with support from the underwriting and asset management teams
○ Facilitate consolidation and presentation of materials to key internal and external stakeholders, including capital providers
● Build and grow relationships with stakeholders
○ Own credit relationships with capital providers
○ Enhance existing relationships and bring/build new relationships to support future growth goals

Strategy
● Support the VP of Capital Solutions on the planning, development and launch of any new lending platforms or products
● Act as a thought and execution partner in identifying and making improvements to the policies, processes and systems that underpin the lending business.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate profile will include:

● Credit Expertise:
○ At least 10 years of direct experience in a credit underwriting role, making direct investments
○ Credit leadership experience a plus.
○ Specific experience in commercial and/or community development lending, tax-exempt bond transactions, or other direct lending activity (e.g., private placements) a plus
● Entrepreneurial Outlook:
○ Ability to think outside the box and take risks in pursuit of creative solutions
○ Track record of successfully developing, improving and/or implementing programs, products, or processes in a financial services environment
● Ability to work effectively with and help develop the skills of underwriters of varying skill levels and backgrounds.
● Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively to achieve goals.
● Mission Orientation: Passionate about Civic Builders’ mission to improve access to education and through the growth of non-profit, public charter schools.
● Education: Bachelor's degree required; CFA, MBA or other relevant advanced degree a plus

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to: hr@civicbuilders.org.
Please use your cover letter to describe your direct experience performing the required responsibilities and meeting the candidate requirements.

Our offices are in New York, NY. The role will begin remotely given the pandemic, however we are open to continued remote/flexible arrangements going forward. As such, candidates from the eastern and central time zones are welcome to apply.

Civic Builders is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Loan Officer TMC Community Capital
Oakland, CA
Job Function: Underwriting
Posted: January 14, 2021

Background:

TMC Community Capital is a nonprofit microlender providing fast and affordable online financing, fostering financial stability, and encouraging entrepreneurship among women-owned, low-income and under-resourced small businesses in California.

Position Summary:

Position Title: Loan Officer
Schedule: 20-40 hrs
Location: 1720 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
• Answer loan inquiries, provide program information, and send application packets;
• Determine eligibility for loan programs and facilitate application submission;
• Process and evaluate loan applications, verifying accuracy and completeness;
• Provide applicant with timely and periodic status updates of loan application;
• Evaluate and interpret applicant credit report, bank statements, tax returns, and budget to determine whether the applicant has the ability to repay loan;
• Prepare credit memo and financials to present to Loan Review Committee for loan decision;
• Ensure applicant understands terms of repayment and communication expectations;
• Prepare closing documents and collect required documentation for borrower and follow up on missing elements.

Requirements:

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field (such as accounting, finance, or economics); equivalent experience will be considered;
• Minimum 2 years of experience in small business loan underwriting;
• Experience in providing customer service; and
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse constituent populations;
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and handle multiple tasks efficiently with high attention to detail;
• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to provide an exceptional level of customer service: in person, by email, and over the phone;
• Ability to learn new data systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge and experience with working with low-income communities and BIPOC Communities.
• Knowledge and/or experience with financial education or coaching;
• Multilingual with Spanish fluency preferred.

Compensation:

Compensation: $35/hr

How to Apply:

This position will give you the opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your contributions matter. The atmosphere is casual and dog friendly. As an essential business, we are allowed to have our offices open. Our offices have incorporated strict safety measures to protect staff.

Apply now by emailing your resume and cover letter to hanna@tmccommunitycapital.org. For more information, visit our website at www.tmccommunitycapital.org. Application Deadline: Jan. 20th, 2021.

At TMC CC, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. TMC CC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at TMC CC is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. TMC CC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

Investment Associate Civic Builders
New York, NY
Job Function: Finance
Posted: January 13, 2021

Background:

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Since 2002, Civic Builders has built inspiring, bright, and modern buildings that give its partner schools cost effective, customized educational space. Civic Builders expanded its business to include direct lending to non-profit charter schools and affiliates nationwide beginning in 2017. Over its three year history, has invested nearly $140M in high quality facilities projects.

Position Summary:

The Investment Associate will report to the Vice President of Capital Solutions in support of Civic's national charter school lending platforms. On a day-to-day basis, he or she will work closely with internal and external stakeholders on the full cycle of activities related to real estate lending including origination, underwriting, technical assistance, closing transactions and transitioning loans into the asset management and compliance phases. He or she may also support the Lending Team on strategic projects, process improvement efforts and/or other corporate initiatives on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities:

Candidates interested in this role should be able to substantiate their prior experiences with the following types of work:

● Underwrites commercial real estate investments with a creative and solutions-oriented outlook on deal structuring and credit.
o A successful candidate will have experience leading investments through due diligence, credit underwriting, credit/investment committee approval, and closing processes
o Within their first year, Associates should independently handle inter-creditor negotiations, review of real estate contracts and/or leases in addition to the standard financial analysis and investment due diligence processes
o Lending experience in the charter school and/or community development space is a plus, as is experience with asset management
● Displays a creative, solutions-oriented outlook on deal structuring and credit
o Think creatively about non-traditional deal structuring options to balance unmitigated credit challenges
o Work collaboratively with senior financial services leadership support mission-oriented goals while maintaining appropriate lending boundaries
● Clearly communicates complex terms and structures to audiences with a range of technical expertise.
o Candidates should be able to craft a clear and compelling narrative that details the potential investment’s strengths, weaknesses and mitigating factors while highlighting programmatic alignment within the detailed credit memo
o Candidates should feel comfortable presenting investment memos and recommendations to senior stakeholders to secure investment authorization
● Maintains a high threshold for providing a positive customer service experience.
o Build a positive and professional relationship with prospective borrowers, stakeholders, partner organizations and third-party service providers that will outlast any individual transaction engagement
● Meaningfully contributes to the management and operations of one or more of Civic Builders’ lending programs.
o Support or lead weekly program meetings
o Develop and contribute presentation-ready content for periodic stakeholder and reporting updates
o Participate in ongoing efforts to establish and/or improve internal processes
o Bring an entrepreneurial energy and open-minded perspective to your work
● Alert re Travel:
o Site visits to prospective borrowers are a typical part of the underwriting process for each investment
o Travel to support originations work, contribute to new market development and to represent Civic Builders at national conferences may be required
● Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel is temporarily suspended and is not expected until conditions allow travel to occur safely

Requirements:

The ideal candidate profile will include:

● Lending Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience with credit underwriting for direct investment/lending, preferably in the community development,charter school or other relevant sectors.
● Product Knowledge: Understanding of commercial real estate, cash-flow driven lending. Interest in learning about the CDFI bond guaranty program, New Markets Tax Credits program, Opportunity Zone financing and/or tax-exempt bond market.
● Relationship Building: Ability to build strong and effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
● Mission Orientation: Passionate about Civic Builders’ mission to support the provision of equitable access to education.
● Entrepreneurial Outlook: Thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, with the ability to be flexible and navigate ambiguous situations.
● Education: Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or similar advanced degree a plus.

Compensation:

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration to: hr@civicbuilders.org. Resumes submitted in the absence of a cover letter may or may not be considered. Cover letters should include your interest in working in a small and growing lending business focused on supporting the expansion of charter schools nationwide.

The role will begin remotely until conditions in New York allow for safe, in-person working conditions.

Civic Builders is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Marketing Strategy Consultant NeighborWorks Capital
Silver Spring, MD
Job Function: Marketing/PR
Posted: January 13, 2021

Background:

Position Summary:

NeighborWorks Capital is looking to engage an organization or individual to provide consulting services to advance our marketing and general communications to our customers, partners and other interested audiences. These consulting services will include the development and implementation, working closely with NC management and staff, of a marketing communications strategy that will result in increased engagement with NC’s customers and stakeholders. The expected duration of the consulting engagement is six months. We strongly encourage women and minority vendors to apply.

Responsibilities:

-- Research and drafting a marketing [communication] strategy to engage and inform NC’s customers and stakeholders
-- Determine appropriate segmentation of NC’s existing and future MailChimp audience based on location, business lines, customer-defined needs, depth of relationship, new business potential, etc.
-- Develop messaging strategies/tactics to engage with different segments; track and analyze responses to varied Calls to Action
-- Create a comprehensive Content Production Calendar that encompasses both broad and narrow-cast communications
-- Review NC’s website and print collateral materials to ensure continuity and cohesion with marketing strategy
-- Train NC staff on processes for posting News items to LinkedIn and other useful social media platforms
-- Oversee design of templates to be used for both scheduled and opportunistic/rapid-response email “advertising”, presentations, and collateral materials
-- Participate in regular meetings with NC staff during the implementation process to determine and produce appropriate content (newsletters, advertising pieces, annual reports, borrower impact stories, e.g.) and analyze responses and feedback.

Requirements:

-- Strong, versatile story-telling, writing, copyediting, and proofreading skills
-- At least five (5) years’ experience developing marketing communication strategies for a range of organization sizes and types.
-- Accountability with strong organizational, client oriented and time-management skills
-- Ability to work enthusiastically and productively within a collaborative team as well as independently with minimal supervision
-- Proficiency in Salesforce, Microsoft Office, WordPress and other Content Management Systems
-- Experience with MailChimp and other email marketing applications

DELIVERABLES
-- Written strategic plan for communications including customer segmentation recommendations; content types and distribution channels to use; analytical elements to be examined; and assistance in developing feedback methods for assessing the success of communication activities.
-- Comprehensive Content Production Calendar

Compensation:

How to Apply:

In order to facilitate the selection process, NeighborWorks Capital requires that proposals be structured in the following manner:

A. Title Page – Show the RFP subject, the name of the proposer’s firm, local address, telephone, email address, name of contact person and the date.
B. Letter of Transmittal (Limit to one or two pages):
1. Briefly state the proposer’s understanding of work to be done and make positive commitment to perform work.
2. State the all-inclusive maximum fee for which work will be performed for each of the five years.
3. State the names of the persons who will be authorized to make representations for the proposer, their titles, addresses and phone numbers.
4. State that the persons signing the letter will be authorized to bind the proposer.

C. Summary of the Proposer’s Qualifications:
1. Identify the individual or employee(s) that will manage and/or be responsible for this consulting contract. Provide resume(s), including relevant experience and continuing education.
2. Describe any relevant current or previous consulting experience similar to services requested. Provide related client list and sample work product. List the most significant contracts (maximum of five) performed in the last three years that are similar to the scope of work described in this request for proposals.
3. Indicate the scope of work, date, total hours, and the name and telephone number of the principal client contact.

D. Fees & Compensation:
State the proposed fee breakdown based on the Scope of Work described. Provide total estimated hours and hourly rate for services on a monthly basis.

Please submit the requested information by email no later than January 22, 2021 to speelor@neighborworkscapital.org.
All information provided under this RFP remains the property of NeighborWorks Capital Corporation.

Director of Strategic Initiatives Greater Minnesota Housing Fund
St. Paul, MN
Job Function: Business Development
Posted: January 13, 2021

Background:
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund (GMHF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit financial intermediary established 1996 by The McKnight Foundation and Blandin Foundation to address affordable housing financing needs in Minnesota. To date, GMHF has conducted lending of over $350M and equity investments of over $200M. GMHF operates a $80M real estate development loan fund for affordable housing pre-development, acquisition, construction, bridge and longer-term amortizing permanent loans, tax increment bond financing, and first mortgage financing. The loan fund typically provides financing of $20M-$25M per year using this base of capital and raises $5M -$10M per year to grow the loan fund asset base. GMHF operates the Minnesota Equity Fund (MEF), a low-income housing tax credit equity financing vehicle for socially motivated investors to finance affordable housing. Minnesota Equity Fund must raise and deploy $25M-$35M in equity capital per year to address current demand. GMHF also operates the NOAH Impact Fund, a new equity investment fund capitalized with $32.5M from banks, foundations, and public agencies for the acquisition and preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing in the Twin Cities metro area. The NOAH Impact Fund provides financing of $10M -$15M per year. Based on Fund I’s success, GMHF is working to capitalize NOAH Fund II at 33.5M. GMHF is certified by the Department of Treasury as Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), holds an Aeris Rating of “4-Stars, AA, Policy Plus”, and is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. GMHF seeks to utilize and access FHLB capital more effectively as it grows. GMHF is constantly evolving and expanding in innovative ways into new lines of community development finance, planning and technical assistance programs, and research and development activities. Greater Minnesota Housing Fund values an organizational culture built on collaboration, mutual accountability, and working creatively and in partnership and inclusion of all others in the field.

Position Summary:
Greater Minnesota Housing Fund’s (GMHF) Director of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness and community impact. Strategic initiatives include the creation of new products and services, development of new capitalization sources and methods, and leadership of interagency initiatives and stakeholder engagement to identify and respond to emerging needs and opportunities. This work will be done in collaboration with other members of the GMHF leadership team and through active engagement with external partners. The Director of Strategic Initiatives oversees the coordination and planning for new fund development efforts. The Director of Strategic Initiatives reports directly to the President/CEO and is a member of the GMHF management team.

Responsibilities:
The Director of Strategic Initiatives core duties encompass six main areas of responsibilities: New Financial Products and Community Development Program Services (50%) • Lead collaboration with the CEO, GMHF business line leaders, and external partners to identify new product and service needs • Develop, and implement new product, program and initiative plans outlining the objectives, resources needed, project milestones, and timeline to drive key growth strategies • Direct and perform research needed to develop new products and services responsive to emerging needs and opportunities • Manage consultants, vendors, and contract employees as needed to carry out required research and development tasks • Report on new initiatives and present for approval by the Board • Plan and implement product launch for new initiatives Capital Formation (20%) • Collaborate with the Director of Capital Development to produce compelling grant applications and secure program related investments and other fund development investments • Collaborate with the CFO and Management team to develop multi-year and annual capitalization plans that identify and quantify grants, loans (equity-equivalent debt investments (EQ2s) and program related investments (PRIs)) and other capital sources for the organization • Lead the effort to identify and assemble new resources and capital to carry out business activities of the organization and to support new business lines and initiatives Strategic Program Investments and Grant Making (10%) • Develop and implement grant making priorities in close collaboration with the CEO and business line leaders • Develop and implement business opportunities and strategies, nurture an entrepreneurial approach to program investments, and facilitate quality decisions and internal processes • Oversee strategic grant making activities in support of GMHFs mission as Chair of the GMHF Staff/CEO Policy and Program Review Committee and provide staff support to the Board and its Policy and Program Committee Public Policy & Government Relations (5%) • Lead public policy and government relations initiatives as directed by the CEO • Identify emerging policy issues, prepare and present position papers and policy briefings as needed for review or action by the Board Interagency Collaboration and Coordination (5%) • Collaborate with other community organizations on local and state housing policy issues, challenges and solutions • Identify opportunities or areas of need where GMHF and other organizations may partner to achieve common goals • Coordinate joint programs to which GMHF is formally engaged, has shared responsibility, or has a common interest • Identify opportunities to strengthen critical support organizations operating statewide that increase the capacity of local public, private, and non-profit partners to address housing needs of individual communities, increase public awareness and will to address critical housing needs, and advance specific housing projects that serve as catalysts for other investments Joint Responsibilities with Other Key Staff Leadership (5%) • Strategic Planning and Organizational Work Plan Development • Assist with federal and other contractual or legal compliance and reporting and work in concert with the CFO, COO, Director of Capital Development, Director of Lending, and Loan Portfolio & Data Analyst • Coordinate impact/outcomes metric analysis in concert with CFO, Director of Lending, and Loan Portfolio & Data Analyst Other duties as assigned (5%)

Requirements:
This position is an integral part of GMHF’s team. The ideal candidate: • Is a seasoned leader with a passion for social investing, community development, and public finance with a minimum of 10 years progressive experience with the community-based planning, community engagement, and community relations. • Possesses proven skills in multifamily real estate finance and developer/investor relations. The position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities while meeting firm deadlines. • Is extremely well-organized and self-directed, able to work in a high energy team environment with extensive interactions, and able to work independently. • Is able to plan, schedule, and prioritize responsibilities, and work productively under strict time constraints, and organize and schedule tasks in support of multiple projects with a wide range of production and monitoring requirements. • Is able to deal effectively with other dynamic internal staff, and external parties, including developers, owner-operators, investors, funders, government agencies, and the general public. Additional qualifications include: • Expertise in affordable housing development and/or real estate development. • Strong working knowledge of affordable housing financing programs and products. • Knowledge of the community development financial institution (CDFI) industry. • Excellent verbal communication skills, writing and publication skills. • High tolerance for ambiguity and able to navigate uncertain situations. • Ability to work on a variety of programs and projects simultaneously. • Strong computer skills required in MS Office, high proficiency in Excel and Word. • Master’s degree in business, finance, multifamily real estate development, planning or equivalent employment experience.

Compensation:
GMHF offers a competative benefits package including medical, dental, 401K, and PTO.

How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please email resume and cover letter to Alexis Lancaster alancaster@gmhf.com

Loan Services Administrator CEI, Inc.
Brunswick , ME
Job Function: Lending/Loan Operations
Posted: January 13, 2021

Background:

Now more than ever, you can make a difference in the small business community in Maine.

Are you passionate about being part of an organization that is helping Maine’s small businesses start, grow, and thrive? Are you looking for an impactful way to use your keen eye for detail and organization, database management and professional administrative skills? Are you looking to be part of a team who shares your vision of the importance of developing a strong Maine economy and creating opportunities for all people in the state?

Then we want to hear from you…

CEI is a non-profit community development financial institution (“CDFI”) headquartered in Brunswick, Maine who is a national leader in rural economic and business development. CEI’s mission is to help grow good jobs, environmentally sustainable enterprises, and shared prosperity in Maine and in rural regions across the country by integrating financing, business and industry expertise, and policy solutions.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Loan Services Administrator to support the needs of CEI’s Lending and Investment Department. In this role, the Loan Services Administrator performs a variety of loan servicing functions in connection with commercial loans, including processing of documents, initial input of new loans/updates to loan system such as modifications, insurance renewals, and UCC continuations, and full servicing functions for CEI’s loan portfolio from loan inception through payoff. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is in the early stages of their career and seeking a meaningful, impactful and mission focused employment experience.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and Duties

The Loan Services Administrator will help CEI ensure we are meeting our mission and strategic plan goals of supporting good jobs, environmental sustainability, and shared prosperity by providing high quality support to our borrowers and the lending team. The Loan Services Administrator will also provide support to the team by assisting with essential processes and providing back up when needed.

The candidate will have experience and fluency with Microsoft Office programs specifically Excel and Microsoft Word. The candidate ideally has experience working with with Laser Pro- our loan documentation software. The collaboration tool SharePoint will also be used on a regular basis. Candidates will be open and excited about learning new software and database programs.

Candidates will both self-motivated and able to take direction, prioritize tasks, have a keen eye for detail, be organized and persistent, able to consistently follow a process, and be comfortable asking questions or elevating concerns.

Requirements:

1. High school equivalent plus two years college, business, or technical school coursework.
2. Strong administrative and analytical skills.
3. Acute attention to detail and accuracy.
4. Able to conduct research and analyze information with minimal supervision.
5. Proficient with Microsoft office suite, database administration, and spreadsheet software.
6. Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
7. Effective written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.
8. Performs well under pressure and in a deadline driven environment.
9. Adheres to a high degree of confidentiality and ethics.
10. Works flexibly and embraces change.
11. Able to work independently and in a team environment.
12. Understanding of basic accounting transactions.

Compensation:

$20-$28 / hour DOE
Monday-Friday
37.5 hours / week
Full time position

How to Apply:

Please use our online applicant portal https://www.ceimaine.org/about/careers/staff-positions/
Click on the position title to begin the application process

Banking Expert Consultant Confluence Philanthropy
New York, NY
Job Function: Financial Services
Posted: January 12, 2021

Background:

In order to address climate change and limit GHG emissions, we need to significantly shift the financing behind the fossil fuel industry. Nearly $710B has been invested in fossil fuels by U.S. banks alone since the Paris Accord was signed in 2016.

Philanthropic institutions and their advisor firms are important stakeholders in the climate banking conversation. They are well placed to apply quiet, but forceful, pressure to banks to influence shifts in financing away from GHG emitting companies and infrastructure. Philanthropies have long-term, personal relationships with their banks, and they often have multiple banking relationships. With over $1.5T in assets globally, and legacy ties through many philanthropic families, philanthropic institutions are uniquely significant clients to the major banks. If properly organized, philanthropy can send a powerful message to major banks about their culpability in the climate crisis and influence banks to make a meaningful financing shift.

With support from the Hewlett Foundation, Confluence Philanthropy’s Climate Solutions Collaborative (C2C) seeks to hire a corporate engagement consultant. This consultancy is part of C2C’s Decarbonizing Bank Lending Initiative that leverages client engagement to accelerate the banking sector’s compliance with the Paris Accord’s Net Zero Pathway.

The goal of this consultancy is to aid in organizing private dialogues between three targeted banks and C2C members in order to move the banking sector closer to the Paris Agreement. The outcomes and lessons learned will be used to craft a long term strategy that leverages private client engagement.

The successful partner will have expertise in bank practices as it concerns fossil fuel financing and international climate policy targets. S/he will guide a strategy to convene one meeting among small groups of private clients at each of JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo (three meeting total). The consultant will build from the C2C members’ privileged banking client relationships and a Toolkit that C2C crafted to prepare our members to engage their banks in these ways.

C2C staff will coordinate and organize the clients, meeting preparation, and advance materials.

The scope below details the expectations of the consultant.

Position Summary:

Scope of work for consultant:

• Budget- $30,000

• Timeline: January 15 – September 15, 2021

• Design an engagement strategy for a small group of clients at JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo

• Provide strategic consultation to C2C staffing to secure these meetings (i.e, timing, meeting invite framing, client composition)

• Participate in pre-meeting client preparation in a planning meeting format organized by C2C staff

• Lead client meetings with the Banks

• Provide a closing memo of recommendations and next steps

Deliverables:

• Design engagement strategy and timeline

• Assist in securing meetings with the appropriate bank executives at:

JP Morgan Chase
Wells Fargo
Bank of America
Embelish existing C2C Toolkit with supplemental information as would be helpful to a successful outcome.

• Facilitate the meetings for C2C clients of the three banks. Likely virtual meetings;

in person if possbile.

• Debrief the meetings with clients that seems appropriate or with C2C staff - TBD

• Provide a closing memo with recommendations for next steps

RFP requirements:

Kindly submit your 2-3 page proposal covering the following:

• Your understanding of the project;

• Your expertise in the industries relevant for the project.

• Proposed execution plan.

• Proposed deliverables.

• Your availability and timeline. Please indicate any timing constraints that you might face.

• Fee schedule.

• Please note that the Consultant will be requested to provide a client disclosure and conflict of interest form at contract execution.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Compensation:

How to Apply:

Sumbit proposal as indicated above to edie@confluencephilanthropy.org

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