Funding & Capital Development Strategist

Self-Help Services Corp; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Self-Help seeks a Sr. Capital Development Associate for our Durham, NC team (also serving Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA; Charlotte, NC). You will develop funding opportunities, prepare debt/equity proposals, and manage complex closing processes while maintaining funder relationships.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, 5+ years in financial management or lending, and experience with tax credit programs. Travel up to 20% and occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Graduate degree preferred.
• 5+ years in financial management, legal, program management, lending or capitalization; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience with tax credit programs (NMTC, HTC, LIHTC, ITC) preferred.
• Strong commitment to creating economic opportunity for underserved communities.
• Preference for teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop funding opportunities with banks, foundations, and insurers.
• Investigate funding opportunities with active and potential funders.
• Prepare proposals for debt and equity opportunities.
• Negotiate terms with funders.
• Manage or lead complex finance closing processes.
• Maintain relationships with active funders.
• Support event planning and conferences for exposure to funders and industry best practices.
• Document and track commitments to funders.
• Prepare quarterly and annual reports for funders.
• Support program compliance on funding awards.

Skills

Financial management

Lending

Program management

Capitalization

Tax credit programs knowledge

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Self-Help seeks a Sr. Capital Development Associate for our Durham, NC team (also serving Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA; Charlotte, NC). You will develop funding opportunities, prepare debt/equity proposals, and manage complex closing processes while maintaining funder relationships.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, 5+ years in financial management or lending, and experience with tax credit programs. Travel up to 20% and occasional after-hours work may be required.