Job Application for Deputy Director at Local Initiatives Support Corporation

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LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. LISC works with residents and partners to close gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity so that people and places can thrive. We do this by acting as a conduit for grants, loans and equity--and by providing technical assistance and capacity building--to locally rooted organizations that carry out the work in communities.

Position Summary

LISC VA seeks an individual with a passion for strengthening communities to join its staff as Deputy Director. The Deputy Director is responsible for working closely with the Executive Director and key staff to develop the strategic direction for LISC VA This includes strategy development, support and oversight on program implementation, and resource development. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership, organizational, collaboration, communication and program management skills. The position requires a strong commitment to racial equity and to the role of community-based non-profit organizations as agents of change as well an understanding of key public and private partners who can offer additional resources to the work of community development. With the Executive Director, the Deputy is responsible for the day-to-day management of all LISC VA’s programs.

Strategy, Funder Relations and Resource Development

Collaborate with Executive Director on strategic planning and facilitate strategy development across housing and economic development, with a focus on organizational sustainability and value to growing the community development field in the Richmond Region.
Identify, strategically cultivate and solicit a portfolio of existing and new funders, including philanthropy, financial institutions, corporations and government sources
Support the staff and the Executive Director in project specific tasks, including developing new programmatic initiatives and managing existing programmatic initiatives.
Cultivate new and sustain current excellent relationships with foundations and other private and public funders around the region particularly through grant writing and reporting on LISC’s impact.
Develop and spearhead annual fundraising efforts, achieving annual milestones and creating effective measurements and reports.
Policy: Work with LISC Public Policy program for more strategic policy solutions tailored to the local market

Partnership Development and Program Implementation

Manage Program Officers to meet annual programmatic and performance goals and align work with implementation of strategic plan focused on housing affordability, economic opportunity, and place-based investing.
Build and support the team in building strong working relationships with external partners, including regional, county and city government, partner community development finance institutions, and other regional leaders (non-profits, CBOs, etc.) to direct resources towards community-based non-profit organizations.
In collaboration with Executive Director, guide the LISC VA Team on annual work plans that advance the implementation of the strategic plan, and provide support to staff on developing and achieving individual annual programmatic and performance goals and workplans.
Provide oversight and staff support to LISC VA affordable housing programs Oversee LISC VA’s strategy in affordable housing preservation, and other non-tax credit housing models.

Financial and Performance Management

With the Executive Director, oversee the maintenance of internal operating systems and financial management tools to support programmatic work.
Assist Executive Director to prepare annual operating/program budgets and reports.
Oversee financial management systems including expense and revenue booking and allocations funding transactions, disbursements invoices and expenses reports
Support program staff to conduct annual financial due diligence review of grantees
Oversee office-wide portfolio of grants recipients, program-based consultants and borrowers.
Support program staff to conduct annual financial due diligence review of grantees.
Assist Executive Director to prepare annual operating/program budgets and reports.

Small Business Lending

Work with Executive Director, LISC National Lending team and other partners to develop strategic approaches to expanding programmatic and lending activities including, designing new programs to achieve strategic initiatives.
Compile and share best practices in community development and related policy and program areas from within the LISC community and from sources outside of LISC.
Work with LISC staff to identify and meet needs of small business community partners,
Represent LISC in local, national and statewide associations and coalitions.
Develop and implement a local strategy which respond to unmet needs in the housing, wealth building commercial and small business markets, and builds upon past successes and national programs.
Strategize new small business financing partnerships for loan pools and blended capital investment strategies.
Promote LISC products & services by speaking at relevant events, sitting on panels, participating on task forces.

Additional Responsibilities

Represent LISC VA and the Executive Director at meetings, events, and conferences as needed.
Participate in National LISC meetings and activities as required.
Support the Executive Director as needed.
Perform additional duties, as required.

Supervision

Supervise Program Officers, Assistant Program Officer and other staff members, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or commensurate relevant related work experience; post-graduate degree is a plus. Urban planning, finance, economics, nonprofit management backgrounds preferred.
Minimum 8 years progressive management experience in community development, real estate, lending, finance or non-profit field. Must have the ability to motivate and nurture a positive and productive working environment.
Highly motivated, solution-oriented, entrepreneurial individual who is self-directed, and able to successfully balance multiple priorities, be flexible, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Working knowledge of the economic, political, and social environments of the Richmond region area, especially neighborhoods and community development efforts strongly preferred.

Experience building relationships, networking and collaborating effectively with ethnically/ culturally/ socio-economically diverse populations and community organizations.
Existing relationships with government, development and community stakeholders.
Superior verbal and written communication skills, including experience speaking publicly in diverse forums.
Detailed and timely attention to reporting requirements and deadlines – especially grant writing and reporting.

Compensation

Position is a hybrid work environment located in Richmond, Virginia and offers a competitive salary ($105,187-$131,483) and excellent fringe benefits.

*Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.

Our benefits include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health plans for you and your family's well-being; Disability Insurance: Long-term and short-term coverage for peace of mind; Retirement Savings: Secure your future with our 401(k) and 403(b) plans; Generous Holidays: Enjoy ample time off to recharge and celebrate; Vacation, PTO, and Sick Days: Take advantage of flexible time-off policies to maintain work-life balance; Tuition Assistance: Pursue your educational goals with support from our tuition assistance program; Referral Program: Earn rewards for referring qualified candidates to join our team; Professional Development Opportunities: Grow and advance in your career with access to ongoing training and development programs tailored to your goals.

LISC is an equal opportunity employer. LISC does not discriminate in employment on account of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military status or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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