Community Development Banking List
09-26-2008, 12:46 PM
Original message from: msarna@cgcareers.org
2008 NFF Job Posting
Position Title: Senior Loan Officer
Location: Newark, NJ
Organizational Overview
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is working with funders and nonprofit
organizations nationwide to change the way nonprofits are financed. Through
innovative thinking, NFF's mission is to create a social sector that has the
financial strength needed to provide excellent services to the community.
NFF is bringing about this change by:
* Providing organizations with sustaining loans they might not be
able to secure from other sources
* Sharing our long-term experience on healthy financial planning for
nonprofits
* Providing individualized consultation on the financial state of
affairs at a given organization
* Advocating to funders and their grantees for an innovative
approach to nonprofit financing
Since its founding in 1980, NFF has helped over 8,000 nonprofits implement
sustainable growth and improve their capacity to serve their communities.
Headquartered in New York City, NFF has a national staff of more than 70,
with offices in Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington DC,
Detroit and San Francisco.
Position Description
The Senior Loan Officer personally manages all aspects of NFF's lending
services to a diverse portfolio of nonprofits throughout the region. As an
important member of a close-working team of local and national
professionals, the Senior Loan Officer will structure, analyze, close and
monitor loans, as well as provide organizations with technical assistance
where necessary. This role requires creative structuring and resourceful
partnership development to succeed in meeting the financing needs of this
nonprofit market.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Lending Management - Help nonprofits secure loans up to $2 million
(average $400,000) for everything from small equipment and working capital
to major capital projects. Support organizations through all stages of the
lending process from originating deals to assisting with applications,
conducting financial analyses, underwriting loans, preparing documents for
loan approval, and presenting proposals to loan committees. After loans are
approved, prepare closing documents, lead closings, continue to monitor
borrower's financial and organizational health, recommend action and
restructure loans when necessary.
* Technical Assistance - Work with nonprofits to evaluate their
overall financial health, determine financing needs, verify
credit-readiness, and assess project feasibility. As needed, present
workshops on capital project planning, financing and nonprofit financial
health.
* Service Development - Contribute to the development of NFF's service
offering by identifying markets and assisting in the development of
financial products and strategies to serve the markets.
* Business Development - Cultivate relationships with banks and other
local financial intermediaries. Represent NFF in public forums, facilitate
community outreach efforts, and build referral networks.
Essential Requirements for Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's
preferred in business, finance, public administration, or related field
* Bachelor's degree required, emphasis in business or finance
preferred
* At least 5 years experience as an administrative professional,
preferably in a consulting group or financial services environment
Specialized Knowledge / Beneficial Skills & Experience
* Excellent financial analysis skills, with outstanding attention to
detail and familiarity with nonprofit accounting
* Demonstrated commitment to the nonprofit community
* Exceptional written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
* Strong time-management, multi-tasking and organizational abilities
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as
collaborate with a close-knit group
* Flexibility, creativity, and patience, with imagination, enthusiasm
and a sense of humor
* Ability to take initiative and focus on results
* An openness to learning new skills and systems, with an
entrepreneurial work ethic
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel
and PowerPoint
* Interest and ability to travel locally year round
How to Apply
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your
skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating
how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format and addressed to
Gar Kelley, at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1264 ('http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1264')
<https://mail.cgcareers.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://jobs.cgcareers. ('http://jobs.cgcareers.')
org/application.aspx?id=1264> . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis.
Salaries are commensurate with experience and include an attractive benefits
package.
NFF is an equal opportunity employer.
About Commongood Careers
Nonprofit Finance Fund has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the
search for a Senior Loan Officer. Commongood Careers is a nonprofit search
service that connects talented individuals to organizations that are
dedicated to creating positive social change. Founded and staffed by
nonprofit professionals, Commongood Careers offers personalized, engaged
services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as
well as access to a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit careers.
<http://www.cgcareers.org/> ('http://www.cgcareers.org/>') Learn more about nonprofit jobs at Commongood
Careers.
2008 NFF Job Posting
Position Title: Senior Loan Officer
Location: Newark, NJ
Organizational Overview
Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is working with funders and nonprofit
organizations nationwide to change the way nonprofits are financed. Through
innovative thinking, NFF's mission is to create a social sector that has the
financial strength needed to provide excellent services to the community.
NFF is bringing about this change by:
* Providing organizations with sustaining loans they might not be
able to secure from other sources
* Sharing our long-term experience on healthy financial planning for
nonprofits
* Providing individualized consultation on the financial state of
affairs at a given organization
* Advocating to funders and their grantees for an innovative
approach to nonprofit financing
Since its founding in 1980, NFF has helped over 8,000 nonprofits implement
sustainable growth and improve their capacity to serve their communities.
Headquartered in New York City, NFF has a national staff of more than 70,
with offices in Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington DC,
Detroit and San Francisco.
Position Description
The Senior Loan Officer personally manages all aspects of NFF's lending
services to a diverse portfolio of nonprofits throughout the region. As an
important member of a close-working team of local and national
professionals, the Senior Loan Officer will structure, analyze, close and
monitor loans, as well as provide organizations with technical assistance
where necessary. This role requires creative structuring and resourceful
partnership development to succeed in meeting the financing needs of this
nonprofit market.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
* Lending Management - Help nonprofits secure loans up to $2 million
(average $400,000) for everything from small equipment and working capital
to major capital projects. Support organizations through all stages of the
lending process from originating deals to assisting with applications,
conducting financial analyses, underwriting loans, preparing documents for
loan approval, and presenting proposals to loan committees. After loans are
approved, prepare closing documents, lead closings, continue to monitor
borrower's financial and organizational health, recommend action and
restructure loans when necessary.
* Technical Assistance - Work with nonprofits to evaluate their
overall financial health, determine financing needs, verify
credit-readiness, and assess project feasibility. As needed, present
workshops on capital project planning, financing and nonprofit financial
health.
* Service Development - Contribute to the development of NFF's service
offering by identifying markets and assisting in the development of
financial products and strategies to serve the markets.
* Business Development - Cultivate relationships with banks and other
local financial intermediaries. Represent NFF in public forums, facilitate
community outreach efforts, and build referral networks.
Essential Requirements for Education and/or Experience
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Master's
preferred in business, finance, public administration, or related field
* Bachelor's degree required, emphasis in business or finance
preferred
* At least 5 years experience as an administrative professional,
preferably in a consulting group or financial services environment
Specialized Knowledge / Beneficial Skills & Experience
* Excellent financial analysis skills, with outstanding attention to
detail and familiarity with nonprofit accounting
* Demonstrated commitment to the nonprofit community
* Exceptional written and oral communications and interpersonal skills
* Strong time-management, multi-tasking and organizational abilities
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as
collaborate with a close-knit group
* Flexibility, creativity, and patience, with imagination, enthusiasm
and a sense of humor
* Ability to take initiative and focus on results
* An openness to learning new skills and systems, with an
entrepreneurial work ethic
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel
and PowerPoint
* Interest and ability to travel locally year round
How to Apply
Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your
skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating
how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format and addressed to
Gar Kelley, at http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1264 ('http://jobs.cgcareers.org/application.aspx?id=1264')
<https://mail.cgcareers.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://jobs.cgcareers. ('http://jobs.cgcareers.')
org/application.aspx?id=1264> . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling
basis.
Salaries are commensurate with experience and include an attractive benefits
package.
NFF is an equal opportunity employer.
About Commongood Careers
Nonprofit Finance Fund has partnered with Commongood Careers to conduct the
search for a Senior Loan Officer. Commongood Careers is a nonprofit search
service that connects talented individuals to organizations that are
dedicated to creating positive social change. Founded and staffed by
nonprofit professionals, Commongood Careers offers personalized, engaged
services to jobseekers and organizations throughout the hiring process, as
well as access to a wealth of knowledge about nonprofit careers.
<http://www.cgcareers.org/> ('http://www.cgcareers.org/>') Learn more about nonprofit jobs at Commongood
Careers.