Background:
Craft3 is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to strengthen economic, ecological, and family resilience throughout Oregon and Washington communities. We do this by providing loans to entrepreneurs, nonprofits, individuals, including those without access to traditional financing. We then complement these financial resources with our expertise, professional connections, and other advocacy for our clients. Learn more at www.craft3.org
Position Summary:
Craft3 is looking for a Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist to join our skilled consumer team in supporting our efforts to deliver capital to strengthen the communities in the PNW. Your talent to provide customer service, resolve complex customer inquiries, and perform loan servicing transactions are a few examples of how you can contribute to our efforts.
Responsibilities:
The Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist (CLSS) supports the Craft3 Consumer Lending business unit by working closely with borrowers, and internal and external partners to ensure proper repayment and servicing of existing Craft3 loans. The CLSS ensures servicing of consumer loans follows Consumer Lending regulations. The CLSS prepares and delivers annual statements, manages collateral security, and maintains high standards of accuracy and consistency of record keeping and data management.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or associated equivalence required; Associates degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 4 years related experience in customer service and loan servicing. Contact center or financial institution experience preferred.
Compensation:
Craft3 offers a competitive salary $38,000 - $50,000/annually plus benefits: medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, LTD/STD insurance, paid sick and vacation leave, volunteer time off, wellness program, transportation, flexible schedule, work from home (temporary) and 403B Retirement savings plan with employer match.
How to Apply:
To view the complete job description and Apply online at www.craft3.org/Careers/Jobs
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
For more information about Craft3 and our Benefits visit our website at: www.Craft3.org/Careers/benefits.
Background:
Craft3 is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to strengthen economic, ecological, and family resilience throughout Oregon and Washington communities. We do this by providing loans to entrepreneurs, nonprofits, individuals, including those without access to traditional financing. We then complement these financial resources with our expertise, professional connections, and other advocacy for our clients. Learn more at www.craft3.org
Position Summary:
Craft3 is looking for a Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist to join our skilled consumer team in supporting our efforts to deliver capital to strengthen the communities in the PNW. Your talent to provide customer service, resolve complex customer inquiries, and perform loan servicing transactions are a few examples of how you can contribute to our efforts
Responsibilities:
The Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist (CLSS) supports the Craft3 Consumer Lending business unit by working closely with borrowers, and internal and external partners to ensure proper repayment and servicing of existing Craft3 loans. The CLSS ensures servicing of consumer loans follows Consumer Lending regulations. The CLSS prepares and delivers annual statements, manages collateral security, and maintains high standards of accuracy and consistency of record keeping and data management.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or associated equivalence required; Associates degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 4 years related experience in customer service and loan servicing. Contact center or financial institution experience preferred.
Compensation:
Craft3 offers a competitive salary $38,000 - $50,000/annually plus benefits: medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, LTD/STD insurance, paid sick and vacation leave, volunteer time off, wellness program, transportation, flexible schedule, work from home (temporary) and 403B Retirement savings plan with employer match.
How to Apply:
To view the complete job description and Apply online at www.craft3.org/Careers/Jobs
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
For more information about Craft3 and our Benefits visit our website at: www.Craft3.org/Careers/benefits.
Background:
Craft3 is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to strengthen economic, ecological, and family resilience throughout Oregon and Washington communities. We do this by providing loans to entrepreneurs, nonprofits, individuals, including those without access to traditional financing. We then complement these financial resources with our expertise, professional connections, and other advocacy for our clients. Learn more at www.craft3.org
Position Summary:
Craft3 is looking for a Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist to join our skilled consumer team in supporting our efforts to deliver capital to strengthen the communities in the PNW. Your talent to provide customer service, resolve complex customer inquiries, and perform loan servicing transactions are a few examples of how you can contribute to our efforts
Responsibilities:
The Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist (CLSS) supports the Craft3 Consumer Lending business unit by working closely with borrowers, and internal and external partners to ensure proper repayment and servicing of existing Craft3 loans. The CLSS ensures servicing of consumer loans follows Consumer Lending regulations. The CLSS prepares and delivers annual statements, manages collateral security, and maintains high standards of accuracy and consistency of record keeping and data management.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or associated equivalence required; Associates degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 4 years related experience in customer service and loan servicing. Contact center or financial institution experience preferred.
Compensation:
Craft3 offers a competitive salary $38,000 - $50,000/annually plus benefits: medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, LTD/STD insurance, paid sick and vacation leave, volunteer time off, wellness program, transportation, flexible schedule, work from home (temporary) and 403B Retirement savings plan with employer match.
How to Apply:
To view the complete job description and Apply online at www.craft3.org/Careers/Jobs
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
For more information about Craft3 and our Benefits visit our website at: www.Craft3.org/Careers/benefits.
Background:
Craft3 is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a mission to strengthen economic, ecological, and family resilience throughout Oregon and Washington communities. We do this by providing loans to entrepreneurs, nonprofits, individuals, including those without access to traditional financing. We then complement these financial resources with our expertise, professional connections, and other advocacy for our clients. Learn more at www.craft3.org
Position Summary:
Craft3 is looking for a Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist to join our skilled consumer team in supporting our efforts to deliver capital to strengthen the communities in the PNW. Your talent to provide customer service, resolve complex customer inquiries, and perform loan servicing transactions are a few examples of how you can contribute to our efforts.
Responsibilities:
The Consumer Loan Servicing Specialist (CLSS) supports the Craft3 Consumer Lending business unit by working closely with borrowers, and internal and external partners to ensure proper repayment and servicing of existing Craft3 loans. The CLSS ensures servicing of consumer loans follows Consumer Lending regulations. The CLSS prepares and delivers annual statements, manages collateral security, and maintains high standards of accuracy and consistency of record keeping and data management.
Requirements:
High School Diploma or associated equivalence required; Associates degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum 4 years related experience in customer service and loan servicing. Contact center or financial institution experience preferred.
Compensation:
Craft3 offers a competitive salary $38,000 - $50,000/annually plus benefits: medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, LTD/STD insurance, paid sick and vacation leave, volunteer time off, wellness program, transportation, flexible schedule, work from home (temporary) and 403B Retirement savings plan with employer match.
How to Apply:
To view the complete job description and Apply online at www.craft3.org/Careers/Jobs
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
For more information about Craft3 and our Benefits visit our website at: www.Craft3.org/Careers/benefits.
Background:
Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of a community of investors with over $3 billion in assets under management, whose faith-based values promote human rights, climate justice, racial equity and the common good. IASJ’s shared vision is an equitable economy where investors leverage their collective voice and resources to advance social, economic and environmental justice. IASJ conducts programs and provides services for its Affiliates, who are faith-based asset owners who strive to align their investments with their mission and who recognize their investment portfolios can also be an instrument to advance their ministries. Founded in 1975, formerly known as Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investment, IASJ has over forty-five years of experience with shareholder advocacy and responsible investment.
Position Summary:
Summary of the Position The Associate Director will lead the design and implementation of a new Program on Mission-Aligned Investing for faith-based institutional asset owners (Affiliates). The Mission-Aligned Investing Program will provide IASJ Affiliates with the tools and skills to analyze their portfolios, define what investment practices constitute meaningful mission alignment, and engage with their investment consultants and asset managers to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in due diligence and investment decisions. The program will equip Affiliates with education, peer learning spaces, and resources to implement mission-aligned asset allocation that advances human rights, climate justice, racial equity, and the common good, alongside investment objectives. IASJ is seeking to support Affiliates in strengthening the connection and alignment of their active and pioneering shareholder advocacy work with the investment practices and management of the portfolio assets. Effective communication and dissemination of the tools and learnings from this initiative will help to amplify its impact, among faith-based investors and the broader investment community. The successful candidate should possess an understanding of investment markets and ESG products, investment consulting, or portfolio construction, and have subject matter expertise on ESG integration, business and human rights, or sustainability. The Associate Director will report to the Executive Director and contribute to the overall management and success of the organization and commitment to addressing racial justice through our work. This is a grant-funded position with a commitment for 18 months, with the possibility for extension contingent upon grant renewal or securing additional funding.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day activities of the Mission-Aligned Investing Program, including through internal and external relationships.
Establish and sustain a cohort of participating asset owners and their asset managers, investment consultants, and investment committees.
Convene meetings, communications, develop and disseminate tools, and facilitate conversations with key decision-makers.
Develop resources and programming to increase education, awareness, and implementation among faith-based asset owners of investment strategies to advance socially responsible investing, ESG integration, and/or impact investing.
Guide Affiliates’ work on development of investment guidelines, manager evaluation, and impact measurement. Lead verbal and written communications about the Program to disseminate best practices and resources broadly to advance objectives and uptake.
Stay abreast of research and trends in responsible, ESG, and impact investing and strategic investment topics.
Participate in networks and working groups relevant to mission-aligned investing.
Support overall organizational priorities and strategic goals and commitment to furthering the mission of Investor Advocates for Social Justice.
Requirements:
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or accounting. Master’s degree preferred. Completed or working toward relevant professional qualifications (CFA, FRM, or similar certification in progress or completed) preferred.
Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience.
Experience in investment consulting, investment advisory services, portfolio construction, ESG analysis, manager selection or evaluation preferred. Possess strong analytical skills, vision, and strategic thinking.
Demonstrated commitment to mission-aligned work and commitment to IASJ’s mission priorities, including human rights, climate justice, racial equity, and the common good.
Understanding of racial justice, connections of race to capitalism and economic justice, and the racial wealth gap. Ability, or willingness to learn, to integrate racial equity analysis into all aspects of the position.
Comfort working within the Catholic faith tradition and interfaith settings.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate sound judgment.
Have a high degree of flexibility and ability to adjust to changing circumstances.
Proven ability to take initiative, and work as a self-starter and team member.
Experience working with nonprofits preferred.
Compensation:
IASJ offers an annual salary of $82,000 – $90,000 and a benefits package which includes health and dental insurance, a 403(b) plan after one-year, and generous vacation.
How to Apply:
To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mary Beth Gallagher, Executive Director, at jobs@iasj.org by October 1, 2020.
Background:
Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that advocates on behalf of a community of investors with over $3 billion in assets under management, whose faith-based values promote human rights, climate justice, racial equity and the common good. IASJ’s shared vision is an equitable economy where investors leverage their collective voice and resources to advance social, economic and environmental justice. IASJ conducts programs and provides services for its Affiliates, who are faith-based asset owners who strive to align their investments with their mission and who recognize their investment portfolios can also be an instrument to advance their ministries. Founded in 1975, formerly known as Tri-State Coalition for Responsible Investment, IASJ has over forty-five years of experience with shareholder advocacy and responsible investment.
Position Summary:
Summary of the Position The Associate Director will lead the design and implementation of a new Program on Mission-Aligned Investing for faith-based institutional asset owners (Affiliates). The Mission-Aligned Investing Program will provide IASJ Affiliates with the tools and skills to analyze their portfolios, define what investment practices constitute meaningful mission alignment, and engage with their investment consultants and asset managers to incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in due diligence and investment decisions. The program will equip Affiliates with education, peer learning spaces, and resources to implement mission-aligned asset allocation that advances human rights, climate justice, racial equity, and the common good, alongside investment objectives. IASJ is seeking to support Affiliates in strengthening the connection and alignment of their active and pioneering shareholder advocacy work with the investment practices and management of the portfolio assets. Effective communication and dissemination of the tools and learnings from this initiative will help to amplify its impact, among faith-based investors and the broader investment community. The successful candidate should possess an understanding of investment markets and ESG products, investment consulting, or portfolio construction, and have subject matter expertise on ESG integration, business and human rights, or sustainability. The Associate Director will report to the Executive Director and contribute to the overall management and success of the organization and commitment to addressing racial justice through our work. This is a grant-funded position with a commitment for 18 months, with the possibility for extension contingent upon grant renewal or securing additional funding.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day activities of the Mission-Aligned Investing Program, including through internal and external relationships.
Establish and sustain a cohort of participating asset owners and their asset managers, investment consultants, and investment committees.
Convene meetings, communications, develop and disseminate tools, and facilitate conversations with key decision-makers.
Develop resources and programming to increase education, awareness, and implementation among faith-based asset owners of investment strategies to advance socially responsible investing, ESG integration, and/or impact investing.
Guide Affiliates’ work on development of investment guidelines, manager evaluation, and impact measurement. Lead verbal and written communications about the Program to disseminate best practices and resources broadly to advance objectives and uptake.
Stay abreast of research and trends in responsible, ESG, and impact investing and strategic investment topics.
Participate in networks and working groups relevant to mission-aligned investing.
Support overall organizational priorities and strategic goals and commitment to furthering the mission of Investor Advocates for Social Justice.
Requirements:
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or accounting. Master’s degree preferred. Completed or working toward relevant professional qualifications (CFA, FRM, or similar certification in progress or completed) preferred.
Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience.
Experience in investment consulting, investment advisory services, portfolio construction, ESG analysis, manager selection or evaluation preferred. Possess strong analytical skills, vision, and strategic thinking.
Demonstrated commitment to mission-aligned work and commitment to IASJ’s mission priorities, including human rights, climate justice, racial equity, and the common good.
Understanding of racial justice, connections of race to capitalism and economic justice, and the racial wealth gap. Ability, or willingness to learn, to integrate racial equity analysis into all aspects of the position.
Comfort working within the Catholic faith tradition and interfaith settings.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Possess a strong work ethic and demonstrate sound judgment.
Have a high degree of flexibility and ability to adjust to changing circumstances.
Proven ability to take initiative, and work as a self-starter and team member.
Experience working with nonprofits preferred.
Compensation:
IASJ offers an annual salary of $82,000 – $90,000 and a benefits package which includes health and dental insurance, a 403(b) plan after one-year, and generous vacation.
How to Apply:
To Apply: Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Mary Beth Gallagher, Executive Director, at jobs@iasj.org by October 1, 2020.
Background:
Quality primary care is transformative and a cornerstone of healthy, thriving communities. PCDC, a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and community development financial institution (CDFI), catalyzes excellence in primary care through strategic community investment, capacity building, and policy initiatives to achieve health equity. PCDC helps primary care practices improve delivery of care by providing affordable capital as well as a variety of training and technical assistance services. Since its founding in 1993, PCDC has assisted over 2,800 practices in 40 states and has leveraged more than $1.1 billion to improve care in low-income communities.
PCDC’s Capital Investment Practice invests in communities by providing advisory services and flexible, affordable capital to create lasting and sustainable impact for the organizations and the communities they serve. PCDC is uniquely positioned to provide financing that is tailored to transforming and expanding primary care, including, wherever possible, the integration of comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services. PCDC provides strategic advice to help organizations that are planning facility development projects and offers a variety of affordable and flexible short-term and long-term loan solutions to support those capital projects as well as other business and service expansions. PCDC’s Capital Investment staff understand primary care business models and monitor policy changes and regulations that affect primary care practices and revenue streams and serve as trusted advisors to clients on what it takes to successfully finance capital projects in a changing health care environment. To fund our loans, we raise impact-focused capital from government, banks, and foundations. We also partner with other community lenders and advocates who are also dedicated to catalyzing excellence in primary care to ensure we can meet all borrowers’ needs, regardless of project size.
Position Summary:
PCDC is seeking a full-time Loan Officer for its Capital Investment program. The Loan Officer is passionate about providing access to capital to build and strengthen a high quality, affordable, accessible primary care sector, which in turn supports healthy and thriving communities and health equity. The Loan Officer plays a central role in the growth and expansion of PCDC’s lending business, with primary responsibility for identifying investment opportunities, managing transaction due diligence, underwriting, and structuring financing products and portfolios in designated geographic markets of the U.S. In accordance with PCDC policies and guidelines, the Loan Officer works with borrowers through all stages of the financing process: assisting with applications, assessing the viability of borrowers and projects, conducting financial analyses, underwriting and structuring loans, preparing credit memos, presenting proposals to loan committees, and negotiating terms and documents for loan closing. The Loan Officer is responsible for marketing and sourcing business, and for relationship management of clients and partners. The position partners internally, working with the Capital Investment team to support the achievement of lending goals.
Responsibilities:
• Business Development
o Support efforts to research, identify, develop, and secure new lending opportunities to achieve business goals. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and future borrowers, partners and other market principals.
o Develop and apply knowledge of clients and local, regional and national markets to identify evolving trends, and risks, and opportunities.
o Disseminate knowledge to inform Capital Investment practice and PCDC broadly, including working with staff across the organization. Support the process of bringing new products to market.
• Underwriting
o Engage with clients to understand needs and develop financing solutions to meet those needs.
o Conduct due diligence and analysis, underwrite, structure, and negotiate financing requests for loan, bond, and NMTC transactions, and third party delegated underwriting within appropriate and relevant credit policy guidelines. Work with borrowers through all stages of the financing process.
o Prepare and present proposals to loan committees. Prepare commitment letters and coordinate the loan closing process, including the preparation of loan documentation, in accordance with committee approvals.
o Develop and maintain knowledge of markets, maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
o Maintain a culture of quality customer service at all points of contact.
• Additional duties as assigned
Reporting
The Loan Officer reports directly to the Chief Lending Officer. The position also works closely with the Chief Credit Officer, and partners internally with the Capital Investment team to support the achievement of team and enterprise goals and deliver high quality customer service to PCDC’s clients.
Requirements:
• Minimum of three years lending experience in community development and/or community facility financing, including underwriting and management of construction and permanent commercial loans, preferably with a CDFI or other community development lender
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance
• Knowledge of credit and lending products and services, as well as analysis of financial indicators related to credit management
• Knowledge of, or commitment to, the healthcare industry and primary healthcare
• Strong financial analysis skills, particularly with nonprofit accounting
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and organizations, and in racially, ethnically and socioeconomically diverse environments
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to forge deep community relationships
• Experience in building, managing, and deepening client relationships
• Collegial, positive attitude - able to work well in a team environment
• High degree of self-motivation, creativity, and flexibility
• Outstanding interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, ability to produce exceptional quality work as part of an interdisciplinary team of professionals
• Strong time management skills are essential
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the United States
• Knowledge of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) is preferred
Compensation:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
How to Apply:
Please email cover letter, resume and salary requirements to our search consultant, David Erickson-Pearson, epdavid@earthlink.net.
Background:
The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) seeks a talented, experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the organization’s finance and accounting operations, partner in the financial planning process, and work collaboratively with the leadership team and Board to support the organization’s continued advancement and impact. This is an outstanding opportunity for a finance executive with significant non-profit experience and a proven track record of strategic thought partnership to support the vision of a vital international foundation.
Organization History and Mission
Established in 2000, the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) is the world’s leading organization for cocoa sustainability. The long-term goals of WCF are set out in its new strategy:
• Prosperous cocoa farmers become truly sustainable and profitable, with the transformation of traditional smallholder farming into a modern business that delivers sustainable livelihoods for farmers and their families;
• Empowered cocoa-growing communities lead their own development, human rights are protected, and the safety and wellbeing of children and families are strengthened; and
• A healthy planet is conserved and enhanced, with resilient and biodiverse landscapes in cocoa geographies, and the carbon footprint of the sector is reduced.
WCF works in six areas:
1. Convene cocoa and chocolate industry in collective action – to build an aligned, motivated, and knowledgeable membership engaged in collective action;
2. Facilitate multi-stakeholder partnerships – to engage and leverage the knowledge, financing, skills, and power of different stakeholders to jointly identify and solve key sustainability challenges in the cocoa sector;
3. Facilitate industry engagement in policy dialogue with government – to identify and address key barriers in the enabling business and policy environment in cocoa-producing countries;
4. Promote industry learning, knowledge sharing, and monitoring and evaluation – in order to identify industry-wide lessons learned and good practices to accelerate science, innovation, and impact within companies and across the sector, and strengthen transparency and accountability of industry results and performance;
5. Help mobilize resources from development partners and financial and capital market institutions – to leverage the additional financing that industry will require to successfully implement collective action initiatives; and
6. Communicate industry investment and impact and manage reputational risks – to showcase the industry’s sustainability efforts and results while identifying and proactively managing risks, particularly related to human rights and the environment.
WCF is a membership organization open to private sector companies engaged in all aspects of the cocoa supply chain. WCF is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. WCF has an annual budget of about $10 million and a staff of about 40 people.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the President, the CFO partners with a 7-person leadership team to advance WCF as a strong and high performing organization in alignment with and support of the vision, strategy, and action. The CFO contributes financial thought partnership with the leadership team and Board to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies across WCF. With two direct reports (Finance & Accounting Manager, Human Resources & Operations Manager), the CFO engages a 13-person global Finance and Operations Teams with team members located in all three offices. Setting financial and administrative policy and direction, the CFO also leads and encourages shared accountability for financial management and reporting, business planning, and budgeting. The CFO defines the processes and implements the infrastructure/systems and teams to ensure strong internal capacity and controls including oversight of the contracting, information technology, human resources, security, travel, and physical infrastructure functions.
Responsibilities:
As WCF continues to grow and advance its mission, the CFO works with staff across the organization, supports the President and Board of Directors, oversees finances for the organization, and strengthens internal systems. The CFO is responsible for the following:
Strategy, Vision, Leadership
• Serve as a thought partner with the leadership team and Board, supporting cross-organizational collaboration, to advance strategic opportunities, mitigate challenges and risks, and optimize WCF’s operating model, operational delivery, and financial performance.
• Safeguard stewardship of the resources entrusted to WCF.
• Ensure compliance as an organizational priority while implementing non-profit best practices and adhering with legal and regulatory considerations.
• Drive enhanced internal capacity empowering and educating the WCF team to become full partners in resource management and decisions, compliance, and organizational operational excellence.
• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learnings and a commitment to quality.
Financial Management
• Develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses.
• Ensure that finance staff maintains financial record systems in accordance with strong internal controls and GAAP, and monitor the use of all funds.
• Oversee the preparation and approval of all financial reporting for funding organizations, WCF’s Board, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting ensuring proper systems and functioning.
• Oversee budgeting and cash flow management to monitor progress and present operational metrics both internally and externally.
• Oversee all audit and tax return activities.
• Manage relationships with banking, insurance, benefits, information technology, and other partners/vendors.
Organizational and Operational Management
• Manage centralized human resource and team care functions in WCF’s current model which is centered on the manager-employee relationship.
• Ensure strong WCF performance and protection of WCF’s interests through management of the contracting function.
• Manage WCF’s operations as a cohesive global organization including information technology, security, travel, facilities, and field operations functions.
• Review and manage all formal finance, HR, Operations, and IT-related procedures, processes, and administration.
WCF uses a variety of tools in its finance and operations teams: Intacct accounting platform, Paylocity payroll and SpringAhead timesheets, Bill.com online payables, Tallie for expense reports, Adobe for contracts, and Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Requirements:
• A strong commitment to WCF core values, which value individuals as visionary, respectful, and trustworthy, put clients and members first, value collaboration and teamwork, as well as empowerment, freedom to act, and flexibility.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in leadership roles managing finance, operations, taking strategy to action, and delivering high-quality results.
• Experience in nonprofit finance and accounting, federal grants and cooperative agreements, and NICRA a plus.
• Excellent organizational, strategic, and analytical skills with attention to detail as well as strategic thinking.
• Experience working in globally distributed organizations, ideally also with multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem solving including being an entrepreneurial team player who can multi-task.
• Demonstrated experience as a leader including evidenced success in building high performing teams, balancing multiple priorities, operating in a resource-constrained environment, and driving continuous improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a fast-moving team.
• Business, finance, accounting, or related degree required. MBA and/or CPA highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and related Office programs.
• Experience with Intacct and other online accounting systems and tools such as Bill.com, Paylocity, and Tallie a plus.
Compensation:
To Be Determined
How to Apply:
To apply, upload a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements by clicking the link below. For other inquiries, contact Adrienne O’Rourke at adrienne.orourke@marcumllp.com. Resume reviews begin immediately. WCF hopes to advance a process that results in the new CFO beginning their work before the end of 2020.
It is the policy of WCF to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, covered veteran’s status, personal appearance, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or any other basis or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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About Raffa – Marcum’s Nonprofit & Social Sector Group
On behalf of WCF, Raffa – Marcum’s Nonprofit & Social Sector Group is advancing the CFO search. Founded in 1984 and merged with Marcum in 2018, Raffa is, and always has been, a mission-driven professional services firm seeking to do more for nonprofits and socially conscious companies like WCF. Learn more about our work at http://marcumllp.com/industries/nonprofit-social-sector.
Background:
About the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif)
Established in 1987, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund’s mission is to increase equity and economic opportunity in underserved communities in the Washington, DC area by investing knowledge, social, and financial capital in low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs. Our mission is driven by three strategic pillars: inclusive entrepreneurship, community wealth building, and equitable economic opportunity, and is fulfilled by providing access to capital products and services, and capacity building technical assistance to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs.
Position Summary:
The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) is seeking a full-time Program Director, Enterprising Women of Color (EWOC), whom will be responsible for managing the operations of the newly launched Capital Region Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) EWOC Business Center. The Program Director will support women entrepreneurs of color in the DC metropolitan area through the new Business Center with services throughout the surrounding Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
The Program Director will oversee the Business Center to support the development, growth and acceleration of women-owned Minority Business Enterprise’s (MBEs) with robust advisory and technical business services including one-on-one assistance, coaching, trainings, workshops, cohort-based learning, and virtual and in-person education and networking events.
Responsibilities:
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage daily operations of the MBDA EWOC Business Center.
- Work with the Wacif CEO, Chief Program Officer, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors to set direction for the EWOC Business Center’s strategies, implement work plans, and track progress.
- Provide day-to-day program leadership and implementation, communicating with Wacif staff and MBDA colleagues to ensure that program outcomes are met, and compliance is maintained.
- Help foster an organizational culture that encourages collaboration and accountability.
- Create opportunities for women entrepreneurs of color to connect to increased opportunities in private and public contracting, and increased pathways to funding.
- Develop new networks, social connection, and support communities for women entrepreneurs of color.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Program Management/Partnerships
- Establish programs focused on many of the following key focus areas: one-on-one advisement and strategic growth assessments, capital and lending readiness, professional services consulting, contract financing and bonding assistance, and government and corporate certification assistance, among others.
- Work with Wacif colleagues to leverage Wacif’s award-winning signature program, the Ascend Capital Accelerator, to launch and manage new cohorts focused on women entrepreneurs of color.
- Manage programs and activities to elevate the executive and entrepreneurial experience of women entrepreneurs of color with programs such as such as fireside executive chats, networking events, and others to promote stories of inspiration, grit, tenacity, and success to be featured over the course of the Center’s programming.
- In partnership with key funding partners and stakeholders, host programs to elevate opportunities to promote the financial capability and success of women entrepreneurs of color.
- Provide business counseling, workshop trainings, and other programs to support women entrepreneurs as needed.
Marketing & Relationship Management
- Collaborate with the Development and Communications department to publicize Wacif, MBDA and its programs through a variety of mechanisms including media opportunities, website, social media, print channels and trade shows.
- Develop and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, including funders, business owners, community members, nonprofits, banks, businesses and government.
- Supervise the training and business counseling programs to ensure a diverse population of women is supported in compliance with funder requirements.
Financial Management
- Oversee fiscal management of programs in collaboration with the finance team, including creating programmatic budgets and amending procedures to respond to changes in external fiscal policies and to ensure programs/resources meet financial targets.
- Responsible for grants management for the Center, including proposals and applications, reporting and invoicing, etc.
- Manage annual program department budget, complete regular reprojections, cash flow reports, and reconciliation reports with other departments.
- Ensure essential data is collected, maintained and reported properly as required by funders.
Requirements:
- Must be a team player, able to work within a team structure, and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders to develop effective partnerships.
- Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in leadership roles; nonprofit sector a plus.
- Demonstrated experience with comprehensive and dynamic program management while building and managing high-performing, innovative teams.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent years of related experience required, in a discipline with demonstrated success relevant to Wacif’s work.
- Experience managing program budgets from multiple sources including government (federal, state, and local), philanthropic, private, corporate and financial institutions.
- Proven track record of developing and managing through a results-based framework by delivering high-quality programs and leveraging data to drive continuous learning and program improvement.
- Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in program/project management, and small business direct assistance.
- Proven ability to establish and execute a Program’s strategic vision from inception to completion.
- Demonstrated skills at building and cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, including staff, Board members, funders, partners, government officials.
- Entrepreneurship and/or small business experience, preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision and attention to detail while continually finding ways to improve processes to produce higher quality events with more effective results.
- Experience developing and managing budgets at $500K or higher.
- Exceptional managerial experience, with an inclusive leadership style, skill in giving and receiving feedback, the ability to hold staff accountable, and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Excellent public speaking, organizational, and problem-solving skills and abilities.
- Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) systems, preferred.
- Occasional evening and weekend hours, in addition to travel, is required.
Compensation:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage available. Retirement plan (some employer contribution & matching); paid vacation (increased with tenure), holiday and sick leave days.
Salary Range is $75,000 - $90,000 annually.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a (1) resume/CV, (2) thoughtful cover letter that outlines how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, and (3) salary requirements and history to opportunity@wacif.org with “Program Director, EWOC” in the subject line.
Background:
About the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif)
Established in 1987, the Washington Area Community Investment Fund’s mission is to increase equity and economic opportunity in underserved communities in the Washington, DC area by investing knowledge, social, and financial capital in low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs. Our mission is driven by three strategic pillars: inclusive entrepreneurship, community wealth building, and equitable economic opportunity, and is fulfilled by providing access to capital products and services, and capacity building technical assistance to low- and moderate-income entrepreneurs.
Position Summary:
The Washington Area Community Investment Fund (Wacif) is seeking a full-time Program Coordinator, Enterprising Women of Color (EWOC), whom will be responsible for coordination the successful operations of the Capital Region Minority Business Development Agency’s (MBDA) EWOC Business Center. The Program Coordinator will lead coordination of activities, operations, outreach, technical assistance, and events to ensure successful operation and activity execution for the Business Center.
The Program Coordinator will support programmatic elements and women entrepreneurs of color in the DC metropolitan area through the Business Center with services throughout the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. The Coordinator will support the Program Director to effectively oversee the Business Center to support the development, growth and acceleration of women-owned MBE’s with robust technical business services including one-on-one assistance, coaching, trainings and workshops, cohort-based leaning, and virtual and in-person education and networking events.
Responsibilities:
The Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in implementing the new Capital Region MBDA EWOC Business Center programs:
- Support the management, administration, and daily operation of MBDA EWOC Business Center.
- Coordinate program events, trainings, counseling, chats, and other social and programmatic logistics.
- Provide assistance with day-to-day program activities and events, communicating with Wacif staff and entrepreneurs to ensure that program outcomes are reached.
- Collaborate with Wacif staff to successfully execute EWOC Business Center’s strategies, work plans, and ensure progress.
- Assist in publicizing MBDA EWOC and its programs through a variety of mechanisms including media opportunities, website, social media, print channels and trade show attendance.
- Assist the finance team to monitor spending, contribute to budget versus actual reporting, and coordinate program budget planning.
- Support and help administer all special initiatives.
- Help foster an organizational culture that encourages collaboration and accountability.
- Other special duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field;
- 2-3 years of professional experience; non-profit programs/projects a plus;
- Experience in organizing events;
- Must be a team player, able to work within a team structure, and collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders to develop effective partnerships;
- Ability to help execute a Program’s strategic vision from inception to completion.
- Demonstrated skills at building and cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders, including staff, and small business owners;
- Entrepreneurship and/or small business experience, preferred;
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
- Excellent organizational, and problem-solving skills and abilities;
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite;
- Should be an organized, detail oriented, and a multitasker;
- Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
Compensation:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverage available. Retirement plan (some employer contribution & matching); paid vacation (increased with tenure), holiday and sick leave days.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a (1) resume/CV, (2) thoughtful cover letter that outlines how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, and (3) salary history to opportunity@wacif.org with “Program Coordinator” in the subject line.
Salary Range is $50,000 - $60,000 per year.
