Come make a difference! Volunteers of America is one the nation’s largest and most comprehensive human services organizations. Since 1896, our ministry of service has supported and empowered America’s most vulnerable groups, including at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions. We are one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of quality, affordable housing for low and moderate-income households and persons with special needs.
Summary Of Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities
Support the growth and operation of the Volunteers of America Futures Fund and the Real Estate Quick strike Fund (the “funds”). These impact loan and social venture capital style funds support the growth of our services and social entrepreneurship across the country, increasing mission impact and margin. The Director, Social Impact Capital responsibilities will include:Capital Development & Relationships Management – Develop and implement a fund capitalization strategy that increases the number of sources and amount of funding for each of the Funds. Capitalization will focus on but is not limited to philanthropic and competitive rate and term capital resources. Cultivate relationships with current and prospective funders. Fund Operations, Reporting and Data – Lead the development of fund products and policies in coordination with the organization’s executive leadership team, lead the development of an internal and external fund communications plan in conjunction with communication department team members. Loan & Investment Underwriting, Closing – Develop and manage relationships to establish a network of external business assistance providers that have capacity to provide specialized services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, grow and innovate from the ground up a social venture capital fund that is supporting communities through the country.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Master’s in Business Administration or similar degree. Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience will be considered. Experience in social impact capital, community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and/or fund management is required. Strong analytics and finance skills. Financial analysis and excel skills are a must.
Great collaboration skills, must love working together with internal teams and creating external partnerships. Relentless approach towards realizing great ideas through careful planning, analysis, resource identification collaboration and partnership. Passionate about finding creative solutions to meet the needs of the nation’s most vulnerable. Takes an entrepreneurial ‘spirit’ in approach to finding solutions to difficult problems. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Must be able to work in a collaborative environment with members of a team within a deadline driven environment. Strong presentation development and delivery skills. Able to put together internal and external ‘pitch decks’ using current technology and graphic resources to deliver high quality presentations. Sound and accurate judgment with an ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; and ensure timely decisions are made. Strong professional ethics which include approaching others in a tactful manner; reacting well under pressure; treating others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepting responsibility for own actions; following through on commitments and maintaining confidentiality. Good vendor management skills, including negotiating skills and ability to influence as needed. Good interpersonal skills to work with others. Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally. Capable of developing communications, trainings, and presentations. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Access. Strong knowledge of Excel, accounting skills including related financial statements, computer systems / software. Ability to work flexible hours. Ability to travel is required.
Volunteers of America offer a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.
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