Senior Capital Development & Fundraising Strategist

Self-Help Federal Credit Union; Durham, Chicago, Oakland (NC, IL, CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Self-Help is seeking a Sr. Associate Capital Development to join our Durham, NC team (also serving Chicago, Oakland, and Charlotte). You will lead and support fundraising initiatives to raise capital for mission-driven work, identify new funding opportunities, and negotiate terms with funders.

You will manage complex closing processes, maintain funder relationships, prepare reports, and ensure program compliance across awards, with travel up to 20% and a strong commitment to economic justice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial management, legal, program management, lending or capitalization experience.
• Experience with tax credit programs (NMTC, Historic, LIHTC, or ITC) preferred.
• Strong commitment to economic justice and serving underserved communities.
• Ability to develop and maintain credible internal and external relationships.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and to work beyond normal hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support fundraising activities to raise capital for Self-Help’s mission-driven initiatives.
• Develop new funding opportunities with banks, foundations, and other funders.
• Prepare proposals and negotiate terms with funders; manage complex finance closings.
• Maintain active funder relationships and provide monitoring and reporting.
• Support program compliance and participate in funding awards audits and reviews.

Skills

Fundraising

Financial management

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Job description

Self-Help is seeking a Sr. Associate Capital Development to join our Durham, NC team (also serving Chicago, Oakland, and Charlotte). You will lead and support fundraising initiatives to raise capital for mission-driven work, identify new funding opportunities, and negotiate terms with funders.

You will manage complex closing processes, maintain funder relationships, prepare reports, and ensure program compliance across awards, with travel up to 20% and a strong commitment to economic justice.