Executive Director, Community Development & Growth (Hybrid)

Neighborhood Community Development Fund (NCDF); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Neighborhood Community Development Fund (NCDF) in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Executive Director to lead its mission-driven lending organization serving Allegheny County. The ED will shape strategy, oversee lending, capital raising, fundraising, and external relations, and partner with staff and the Board to advance economic equity.

The role requires strong nonprofit leadership, fundraising excellence, and a commitment to community development finance.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in a CDFI, nonprofit finance, or related area (10+ years).
• Experience in small business, commercial real estate, and/or affordable housing finance.
• Proven fundraising and capital-raising track record with diverse funding sources.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and grants management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to NCDF’s mission, equity, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of the FY2026-2030 Strategic Plan and shape the organization’s long-term vision.
• Oversee strategy, lending, capital raising, and fundraising efforts with the Board.
• Expand NCDF’s reach as a CDFI across Allegheny County and engage diverse partners.
• Foster innovation, collaboration, and accountability across the organization.
• Guide lending programs (small business, CRE, affordable housing) in line with contracts and grants.
• Ensure CRA considerations and reporting in partnerships with financial institutions.
• Develop and evaluate programs advancing NCDF’s mission and impact.
• Lead external communications, marketing, and stakeholder relations.
• Support Board governance, compliance, and fiduciary oversight.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Fundraising

Capital raising

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Team development

Board collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (a plus)

Job description

Neighborhood Community Development Fund (NCDF) in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an Executive Director to lead its mission-driven lending organization serving Allegheny County. The ED will shape strategy, oversee lending, capital raising, fundraising, and external relations, and partner with staff and the Board to advance economic equity.

The role requires strong nonprofit leadership, fundraising excellence, and a commitment to community development finance.