ABOUT CITY FIRST ENTERPRISES
City First Enterprises (CFE) is a financial institution working at the intersection of financial innovation and impact investment in the quest for a more equitable economy. CFE’s capital allocation vehicle is a loan fund designed to provide accessible debt capital to entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers working in affordable housing, small businesses, education, nonprofits, community facilities, green energy, and commercial real estate in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. As a recent sub-awardee of the Green Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), CFE is positioned to make an even stronger move into the green bank space in the upcoming years. Homes by CFE, an initiative of CFE, is a down payment assistance program that provides eligible Black and Latino families with funds for homeownership.
CFE and Homes by CFE are Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), a designation given by the United States Treasury to organizations expanding economic opportunity in low-income communities by providing access to financial products and services for residents and businesses.
To learn more, please visit us at www.cfenterprises.org and www.homesbycfe.org.
THE POSITION
Reporting to and in partnership with the CEO, the Director of Development will lead fund development as CFE and our affiliates continue to grow. Building on our existing development function and track record, the newly created Director position will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to set annual fundraising goals that contribute to our budgeted needs for core operations, lending, and new programmatic initiatives. The Director will be accountable for designing and executing a comprehensive multi-year strategy to meet these annual goals by increasing and diversifying grant funding, primarily from foundations, federal and local government, corporate philanthropy including financial institutions, and potentially from impact investors.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated, energetic professional with strong fundraising experience, stellar written and interpersonal communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. The Director of Development will serve as an essential thought partner to the CEO and the organization’s leadership team and will work closely with the Impact and Communications team, who will provide support on data research, grant reporting, client stories, and fundraising materials.
This position will be based out of our office in Washington, DC.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will have:
ABOUT CITY FIRST ENTERPRISES
City First Enterprises (CFE) is a financial institution working at the intersection of financial innovation and impact investment in the quest for a more equitable economy. CFE’s capital allocation vehicle is a loan fund designed to provide accessible debt capital to entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers working in affordable housing, small businesses, education, nonprofits, community facilities, green energy, and commercial real estate in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. As a recent sub-awardee of the Green Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), CFE is positioned to make an even stronger move into the green bank space in the upcoming years. Homes by CFE, an initiative of CFE, is a down payment assistance program that provides eligible Black and Latino families with funds for homeownership.
CFE and Homes by CFE are Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), a designation given by the United States Treasury to…
In addition to a competitive salary range between $127,000 and $147,000 annually, CFE offers a generous benefits package that includes employer-sponsored health and dental insurance, life insurance, a health savings account with annual employer contributions, a retirement plan with employer matching, and a generous paid time-off program.
Our robust benefits package includes:
WORKING AT CFE
We are the right fit for intellectually ambitious individuals who are willing to work hard and hold themselves accountable to a high bar of performance. We offer a unique, start-up-like work environment that is open, innovative, and collaborative.
CFE and HBCFE’s missions are focused on equitable access to capital, and our organizational values are Diversity, Equity, Integrity, and Opportunity. We are committed to serving the communities we work and live in by leveraging financial tools, creativity, and technology.
TO APPLY
Please navigate to our career site from our website to send us your resume and cover letter. We request you submit a cover letter in your application. Questions may be directed to: jobs@cfenterprises.org. No phone calls, please.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people regardless of ethnicity, age, religion (and lack thereof), disability that can reasonably be accommodated, marital status (including domestic partner status), ancestry, nationality, national origin, family status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), other medical conditions (physical or mental), AIDS/HIV status, genetic information, sexual identity, gender identification (including transgender status), sexual orientation, and veteran status.
In addition to a competitive salary range between $127,000 and $147,000 annually, CFE offers a generous benefits package that includes employer-sponsored health and dental insurance, life insurance, a health savings account with annual employer contributions, a retirement plan with employer matching, and a generous paid time-off program.
Our robust benefits package includes:
WORKING AT CFE
We are the right fit for intellectually ambitious individuals who are willing to work hard and hold themselves accountable…
TO APPLY
https://www.cfenterprises.org/current-openings/director-of-development/
Please navigate to our career site from our website to send us your resume and cover letter. We request you submit a cover letter in your application. Questions may be directed to: jobs@cfenterprises.org. No phone calls, please.
TO APPLY
https://www.cfenterprises.org/current-openings/director-of-development/
Please navigate to our career site from our website to send us your resume and cover letter. We…