Executive Director, CDFI

Peter Gray Executive Search; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood Community Development Fund (NCDF) in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a seasoned senior leader to guide strategy, programs and fundraising for community development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in CDFI, community lending, or related nonprofits, strong financial management, and a proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders and funders in pursuit of NCDF's mission.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience, typically 10+ years, in a CDFI, community lender, bank, or related nonprofit organization.
• Experience in small business, commercial real estate, and/or affordable housing finance.
• Proven record of fundraising and capital raising, including grants, government funding, and debt capital for lending.
• Strong financial management skills, including nonprofit budgeting and grants management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, board members, and stakeholders.
• Cultural competency and commitment to engaging diverse communities, borrowers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to NCDF's mission and to professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Program Management
• Fundraising and Development
• Financial Management and Compliance
• Board Relations
• External Relations and Advocacy

Skills

Senior leadership

CDFI/Community lending

Fundraising

Financial management

Communication

Cultural competency

Professional ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Salary: $190,000 - $230,000

Neighborhood Community Development Fund (NCDF), founded in 2000, is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to strengthening neighborhoods and supporting small businesses throughout Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, through loans and technical assistance. With $32 million in assets and a staff of 15+, NCDF lends to business startups, existing small businesses, individual entrepreneurs, community service organizations, and real estate developers focused on affordable housing and neighborhood commercial district revitalization.

This is a great opportunity for someone with significant, successful leadership experience in a CDFI, community lending institution, bank, or related nonprofit organization. CDFI management experience strongly preferred.

See The Detailed Job Brochure

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Leadership
• Program Management
• Fundraising and Development
• Financial Management and Compliance
• Board Relations
• External Relations and Advocacy
  
  

Qualifications Sought

• Significant senior leadership experience, typically 10 or more years, in a CDFI, community lender, bank, or related nonprofit organization. CDFI management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in small business, commercial real estate, and/or affordable housing finance.
• Proven record of fundraising and capital raising, including grants, government funding, and debt capital for lending.
• Strong financial management skills, including nonprofit budgeting and grants management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate staff, board members, and stakeholders.
• Cultural competency and commitment to engaging diverse communities, borrowers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to NCDF's mission and to professional ethics.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience required; advanced degree a plus.
  
  

For More Information

• See the detailed job brochure.
  
  

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