Executive Director - Community Finance & Growth Leader

Growth Partners Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Growth Partners Arizona (GPAZ) in Phoenix seeks an Executive Director to lead mission-driven lending, grow partnerships, and advance financial literacy initiatives. The role requires strategic oversight of lending programs, staff leadership, and governance with the Board.

The successful candidate will sustain GPAZ's CDFI mandate, strengthen funder relations, and position the organization for scalable impact across Arizona while upholding nonprofit governance standards and financial discipline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business or public administration, or related field.
• Significant senior leadership experience in a CDFI or mission-driven financial organization.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit lending, underwriting, and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all lending operations, technical assistance programs, staff management, and day-to-day leadership.
• Maintain accountability and drive collaboration, setting performance goals and conducting evaluations.
• Communicate with the Board Chair and Board of Directors, providing timely operational and financial updates.
• Ensure GPAZ fulfills its CDFI mandate by originating and managing loan capital to nonprofits and small businesses across Arizona.
• Develop and expand technical assistance offerings to improve financial literacy and capacity in the community.
• Grow relationships with funders, financial institutions, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Ensure sound financial management, regulatory compliance, and funder reporting requirements.
• Leverage funding and grants to drive impact-driven lending initiatives.
• Represent GPAZ publicly as a thought leader in community development finance across Arizona.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget management

Board governance

Fundraising

Funder relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business or public administration

Job description

Growth Partners Arizona (GPAZ) in Phoenix seeks an Executive Director to lead mission-driven lending, grow partnerships, and advance financial literacy initiatives. The role requires strategic oversight of lending programs, staff leadership, and governance with the Board.

The successful candidate will sustain GPAZ's CDFI mandate, strengthen funder relations, and position the organization for scalable impact across Arizona while upholding nonprofit governance standards and financial discipline.