Job Title: Jr Associate, Knowledge Sharing
Supervisors’ Title: Executive Vice President, Knowledge Sharing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position located in Philadelphia, PA

Position Summary and Essential Functions
The primary responsibilities of this position are to assist other members of the Knowledge Sharing team in conducting quantitative and qualitative research on community development financial institutions (CDFI). The essential functions of the position are assisting with the following: implementation of online surveys and cleansing survey data; the production of charts and figures; responses to information requests from OFN staff as well as external parties; research on topics requested by Knowledge Sharing team members; and Membership applications and Member annual reviews.

About Opportunity Finance Network
Opportunity Finance Network is a national financial institution serving a national network of CDFIs. Opportunity Finance Network’s mission is to lead the community development finance system to scale through capital aggregation, policy, and capacity building. Opportunity Finance Network provides a range of services to the CDFI industry including financing, training, research and publications, and consulting services. For more information, visit www.opportunityfinance.net

Position Responsibilities
Assist with:
1. the implementation of online surveys, including the annual OFN Member Survey and the quarterly Market Conditions Survey.
2. cleansing survey data and tracking survey responses.
3. producing charts and figures for publishable reports including the annual Side by Side publication, OFN Member Peer Analyses, Inside the Membership, the Quarterly Market Conditions Report, and Membership reports.
4. responses to information requests from OFN staff as well as external parties.
5. research on topics requested by Knowledge Sharing team members.
6. other activities as requested by Knowledge Sharing team members.

Education and Experience
1. Associate’s Degree or 3-5 years work experience; Bachelor’s Degree a plus
2. 3 years experience in data analysis using Excel required
3. Experience in qualitative or quantitative research is highly beneficial
4. Experience or volunteer work in nonprofit or small office environment a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
1. Proficient with MS Office Suite, with advanced mastery of Excel and Powerpoint required .
2. Proficiency with online survey software such as Survey Monkey, Qualtrics and/or Salesforce a plus.
3. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
4. Strong analytical skills required.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
6. Familiarity with financial statements, especially non-profit financial institutions’ financial statements, a plus.
7. Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse constituents is required.
8. Knowledge of and commitment to community development is highly beneficial.
9. Ability to work independently or in team environment is required.
10. Ability to manage multiple tasks in effective and efficient manner required.
11. Limited travel required (<10%).
12. No extraordinary physical requirements beyond ability to travel.
13. Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position.

EOE/ADA compliant, Women and Minorities encouraged to apply.

Compensation commensurate with experience.

To apply: Send a letter of interest, resume and salary requirement to:
Search: Knowledge Sharing Jr. Associate
Opportunity Finance Network
620 Chestnut Street
Suite 572
Philadelphia, PA 19106

OR:

email to: resume_hr@opportunityfinance.net
Fax: 215-320-4357

Thanks,
Tammi
Tamara Frye, SPHR
Senior Associate, Human Resources
Opportunity Finance Network
P 215.320.4340
F 215.320.4357
tfrye@opportunityfinance.net
www.opportunityfinance.net
IMPACT. IT’S WHAT WE DO.
OPPORTUNITY FINANCE NETWORK CONFERENCE
NOVEMBER 14–17, 2011. MINNEAPOLIS HILTON, MN

Fresno CDFI is in the final stages of submitting for the charter of a new Community Development Credit Union to serve Fresno County, CA. We are looking for the right candidate to fill an Americorps*VISTA position that will work with Credit Union and Fresno CDFI staff to develop new programs and services. The position will initially be focused on developing financial literacy programs and marketing, and will grow into new areas of opportunity as the Credit Union is established.

QUALIFICATIONS
• 4 year degree in communications, finance or related field preferred.
• Fluent English. A second language is an advantage.
• Good organizational and communication skills, good judgment and strong interpersonal skills
• Empathy with the cause of credit unions and community development and commitment to supporting Fresno CDFI’s mission, vision, and values

PROGRAM BENEFITS
Living Allowance

Relocation Allowance

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend, Health Coverage

TO APPLY: https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?fromSearch=true&id=42950

Questions can be directed to:
Jeremy Hofer
1900 Mariposa Mall, 100
Fresno CA 93721
(559) 263-1277
Jeremy.Hofer@fresnoeoc.org

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FUND Consulting is looking for an individual with experience or interest in the CDFI industry to join our team as an Associate Consultant in our Chicago office.  This position is an entry-level career track one which we anticipate will transition to the Consultant position in the course of one year.  The Associate Consultant will support other team members as well as conduct individual projects.  The Associate Consultant will have the opportunity to work with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) as well as advocacy and direct service nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S.

Those interested in the associate consultant position should email their resume and cover letter to sharrop@fundconsulting.com.

The primary responsibility of the Membership Manager is to coordinate procedures, recruitment, application review, acknowledgment, renewal and stewardship of OFN Members as well as  oversee elements of the annual OFN Conference, and work with the EVP to develop and manage other Knowledge Sharing programs.

The essential functions of the position are:
Membership: Promote Membership, evaluate Membership applications, and make recommendations for modifying Membership processes and policies.

OFN Conference: Manage designated elements of the OFN Conference, for example, the development of a group of training sessions, the development of community development finance tours, communications with session presenters, and the trade show.

Other Peer Learning: Organize designated peer learning initiatives such as Member conference call series, quarterly regional meetings, and elements of other capacity building programs.

Position Responsibilities

Membership

• Analyze and periodically make recommendations for modifying Membership processes and policies..
• Manage, coordinate, and actively participate in the Membership application review process, including assessment of applicants’ financial and impact performance against OFN’s performance-based Membership criteria.
• Implement a Membership marketing strategy and respond to Membership application inquiries.
• Analyze Membership composition and usage of OFN services on an ongoing basis, and make recommendations to modify services to increase usage via trend and utilization analysis..
• Manage Membership retention methodologies and campaigns.
• Maintain accurate Membership records and marketing databases.

OFN Conference

Manage elements of the annual OFN Conference. This may include but is not limited to:

• Oversee one or more session tracks, including assisting in session selection.
• Develop,  manage and coordinate tours.
• Manage communications with session presenters to ensure their needs are met and that they meet their Conference responsibilities.
• Organize and manage the trade show, including outreach to vendors and the trade show raffle.

Other Peer Learning

Take responsibility for elements of other Knowledge Sharing programs. This may include but is not limited to:

• Organizing and scheduling the Staying Connected series of Member conference calls.
• Planning and scheduling regional meetings.
• Working with the EVP to design new programs.
• Developing and conducting topical surveys, such as the CDFI software survey.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree or 9 years work experience; graduate degree a plus
2. 5+ years professional membership relationship management required
3. 3+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity required
4. Project management experience required
5. Marketing or market research experience required
6. Strong writing, financial and analytical experience required
7. Experience in financial services or community development finance preferred
8. Experience analyzing non-profit and/or financial institution financial statements preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

1. Proficient with MS Office Products including database management
2. Demonstrated leadership ability required
3. Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work constructively with diverse constituents is required.
4. Superior written and verbal communication skills required.
5. Superior analytical and organizational skills required
6. Understanding of and commitment to community development finance is a plus.
7. Ability to work independently or in team environment is required.
8. Ability to manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner required.
9. Ability to set priorities required.
10. Light to moderate travel required (5%-15% of time)
11. Job involves normal physical requirements for an office position.  EOE/ADA compliant.

July 2011

Tamara Frye, SPHR

Senior Associate, Human Resources
Opportunity Finance Network

P 215.320.4340
F 215.320.4357
tfrye@opportunityfinance.net

The Development Director will be responsible building on an initial
development strategy and implementing it to raise organizational budget of
$2-3M through diverse funding streams, including governments, foundations,
corporations, and individual donors.

Key Responsibilities include grant writing, donor relations, and work with
executive director to execute strategies to increase the visibility of the
organization, including design and development of all marketing materials.

Applicant must have proven fundraising success for non-profits in the
international area of over 1M annually, excellent oral communications,
writing, editing, critical and strategic thinking skills, plus ability to
work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage
multiple tasks and projects at a time.

Qualified applicants should submit their resume, two writing samples, and a
list of three references by email to Jerome.glenn@millennium-project.org and
review our website first at www.millennium-project.org.

So, if you know someone or know someone who might know someone who would be
great as a long-term player with the Millennium Project, please share this
with them.

Emerging Markets, Inc. is proud to announce its role as “Food Access
Organization” for the California FreshWorks Fund (CAFWF).  The CAFWF is a
public-private partnership loan fund intended to finance grocery stores and
other forms of fresh food retail and distribution in underserved communities
throughout California.  The program’s creation was driven by The California
Endowment, NCB Capital Impact and other community, industry, philanthropic
and government partners.  It has been modeled after the Pennsylvania Fresh
Food Financing Initiative and developed to align with the National Healthy
Food Financing Initiative.  Under this program, NCB Capital Impact provides
a combination of pre-development grants and loans, acquisition loans,
equipment financing, and construction and permanent loans to expand access
to healthy foods.  On behalf of the Fund, Emerging Markets, Inc. will
conduct statewide outreach, conduct initial applicant interviews and
screening, and develop a pipeline for consideration by NCB Capital Impact.

[JOB DESCRIPTION]

Business Development Officers (BDOs) are responsible for marketing and
explaining the Fund, as well as sourcing, evaluating, and assisting
potential applicants.  The Business Development Officer works under general
supervision of an Emerging Markets’ Director, exercising significant
initiative and independent judgment in the performance of his or her
responsibilities.  A dotted-line relationship will also exist with NCB
Capital Impact’s FreshWorks program managers.

[LOCATION AND TRAVEL]

Emerging Markets, Inc. is located in Los Angeles, CA.  In addition to the
EMI home office, a BDO will spend time reporting and training at NCB Capital
Impact’s offices in Oakland, CA.  Candidates from other areas will also be
considered.  The BDO position will require significant travel, likely 50-75%
of all working hours spent outside of the office.  A candidate should be
willing to spend a week or more on the road regularly, travelling to all of
California’s 58 counties.  The job involves travel to visit community
organizations, potential borrowers, municipalities, supermarket operators,
funders, conference and trade shows, as well as attendance at internal
meetings of staff and management.

[EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED]

*    Preparation and public presentation of information about the
California FreshWorks Fund
*    Meeting interested parties, identifying potential applicants, and
documenting financing needs
*    Visiting potential development sites, conducting basic due
diligence, preparing detailed files
*    Developing and maintaining referral sources for prospective
applicants, including municipal agencies, grocer associations, food
advocates, community development     advocates, small business
associations, and commercial real estate networks
*    Analysis of market data and production of customized market research
packages
*    Interviewing and screening prospective loan applicants to determine
if minimal loan qualification standards are met
*    Assisting potential borrowers to find technical assistance and
alternative financing resources if they do not qualify for the CAFWF program

*    Maintaining communication with potential applicants
*    Reporting weekly pipeline development

[GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS]

Experience and Education:

Bachelors degree from college or university with major course work in
accounting, finance, real estate, business administration, economics or a
related field.

Minimum three years of experience in banking, business or community lending,
real estate, community development, or business consulting.   Familiarity
with small business lending or the retail grocery industry is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*    Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability
to be persuasive in a group setting as well as one-on-one
*    Ability to work effectively with community-based organizations, real
estate developers, grocers, banks, CPAs, small businesses, and public sector
administrators
*    Superior time management and organizational skills, most notably the
ability to work remotely at a high level for long stretches of time
*    Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, including the
ability to review financial statements and projections with a critical eye
*    Computer fluency, including the ability to produce high-quality
documents remotely from a laptop
*    Preferably, Spanish fluency and comfort speaking publicly in Spanish
if necessary
*    Impeccable personal integrity and ability to maintain
confidentiality of potential applicants
*    A belief in the value of combining a social mission with business
acumen.

[APPLICATION]:

Please send letter of interest, salary requirement, and resume to Daniel
Tellalian at dtellalian@emergingmarkets.us.

[COMPENSATION]:

Salary (including health benefits) commensurate with experience.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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The ideal candidate has:

1) An interest in and commitment towards creating a just, sustainable, peaceful, healthy and joyous world and has done service or remunerated work in these areas.

2) At least a college degree and is versant in current events and cutting edge science

3) Experience in running a start-up and taking it into the black with $millions in revenues.

4) Experience in radio, film, TV, magazine or other media production

5) Experience in live stream video and multiple platforms including those we don’t know about yet

6) The ability to check their ego at the door and execute and implement the decisions of the executive committee, which includes Deepak Chopra, with performance tracked using mutually agreed upon measures of performance.

7) A quick response time to phone calls, emails and texts

The ability to work nights and weekends with some travel.

References from former employers, peers, employees, on-air guests and customers/clients.

Deepak HomeBase is located in near Union Square in Manhattan.

Competitive salary with base and performance incentives as well as stock options.

Please do not call. Please send electronically to deepakhomebase@abchome.com

-       a one page cover letter telling us who you are, what your passions are, what you want and why you are the right person for this gig and

-       one page providing evidence (by number) for each of the above 8 attributes

-       a resume/curriculum vitae/bio showing your education and professional experience

-       do NOT send references yet.

We will email to notify you that we received your materials

Deepak HomeBase is an equal opportunity employer and advocate.
All responses received will be kept confidential until a time and manner of your choosing.