Social Impact Analyst, Pathway Lending

Who: Pathway Lending

What: Working under the policy direction of Pathway Lending and under the general supervision of the SVP Communications & Policy, this position provides support in administrative areas.  This will include assisting with  Pathway Lending’s reporting and analytics infrastructure to create solutions that deliver internal and external stakeholders information needed to advance economic development activities in underbanked communities.

Program Associate - Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Program Associate, Property Preservation
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

Established in 1975, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Chicago is a non-profit neighborhood revitalization organization committed to helping homeowners and strengthening neighborhoods. Our mission is to create opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives, and strengthen their neighborhoods.

NHS is a 501c3 non-profit corporation which includes five separate legal entities: Neighborhood Housing Services, Neighborhood Lending Services, Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation, Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation Initiatives, and Neighborhood Housing Services of the Fox Valley.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the completion of construction, legal and compliance related activities for the Troubled Building Initiative II (TBI2) Program. Perform acquisition and feasibility assessments to assist community partners with vacant building strategy.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago

Court-Ordered Receivership Activity

• Works with Attorney and RC Construction Specialists at direction of Program Coordinator to ensure activities authorized under Court Ordered appointment are completed in a timely manner, court hearings are appropriately attended and activity is communicated clearly to the Court. Court-ordered receivership activities may involve vacant or occupied properties.
• Working with outside vendors, inspect property to determine level of rehabilitation required for property to be returned to productive use.
• Works with RC Construction Specialist and Program Coordinator to prepare written specifications for construction services at property. Coordinates the solicitation of bids and contractor selection with Program Coordinator. Ensures compliance with building inspections guidelines with City inspectors prior to Court hearings. Ensures all Building Permits have been duly executed.
• Activity also includes visits to occupied properties where the Court has ordered relocation assistance be provided and units vacated, interviewing tenants, collecting income qualification documents, requesting relocation check, delivering relocation assistance check in person in exchange for keys and coordinating board-up and security of the property with third-party vendors.
• Maintains electronic and paper case files and photographs, records of all court correspondence and a log of activity to ensure accuracy of construction documentation, including necessary Court Orders, disclosures, waivers, permits, and certifications for payouts.

Reclaiming Vacant Property

• Research and identify, title, lien, tax and mortgage information. This activity includes updating the Program Database. At the end of each case, clearly and accurately summarizes into a final statement of activity for presentation to the Judge and all parties, records final liens.
• Work with community partners and NHS neighborhood directors to assist with the assessment, acquisition, and disposition of vacant buildings.
• Create and maintain relationships with developers interested in rehabbing vacant property. Provide technical assistance with city forfeiture processes and other means of acquiring vacant property.
• Identify opportunities for the strategic foreclosure of Receiver’s liens and make recommendations for property acquisition as appropriate. 

Other Duties

• Work closely with the City of Chicago’s Building’s and Law Departments, other NHS departments, and community-based partners. Attend and participate in functions, community events, meetings and/or trainings, including evenings and weekends.
• Play an active role in new program development and implementation. Work collaboratively with NHSRC team to develop best practices.
• Maintains required job skills and core professional competencies. Attends and participates in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
• NHSRC meets or exceeds goals as identified in the Annual plan
• Meet timeframes and documentation requirements of issued Court Orders.
• Ensures Receivership properties are posted & secured appropriately.
• 100% of Receivership Certificates filed/recorded within 30 days of approval.
• Effective management of program resources.
• Follows assigned projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates initiative and works as NHSRC team member.

Experience / Skills required:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related fields required.

Experience

• One to three years of experience in community development/ urban planning and/or real estate preferred.
• Experience in not-for-profit environment preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. 

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of not for profit neighborhood development strategies and/or gov’t funding housing/and/or experience in construction.
• Knowledge real estate transactions and chain of title research
• Knowledge of of City of Chicago Building Codes/ energy efficient and environmentally friendly rehabilitation. 

NHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and talented workforce.

Interested applicants should apply via the following url for consideration:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=NHSORG&jobId=128221&lang=en_US&source=CC3 

Senior Project Manager-Real Estate Services - IFF - Chicago, IL

Senior Project Manager-Real Estate Services
IFF
Chicago, IL

This posting has been abridged. See complete description and application details at: 

http://iff.org/resources/content/4/9/2/documents/Senior%20Project%20Manager%20-%20Chicago.pdf

Department Purpose: The Real Estate Services Department provides a wide range of real estate consulting and real estate development services to Midwestern nonprofits and in support of the agency’s broader goal of promoting comprehensive community development through help with the planning, designing, development and construction of facilities. 

Reports to: Managing Director of Chicago Real Estate Services 

Basic Job Function: The Senior Project Manager assumes responsibility for coordinating and managing special initiatives, consulting, and development projects of all sizes and participating in projects led by other staff. The Senior Project Manager takes an active role in securing new work, planning projects, defining methodology and work plans, coordinating and leading a project team, adhering to project budgets and timelines, managing client and interdepartmental relationships, presenting findings to clients and project accounting and reporting. The Senior Project Manager works on many real estate projects simultaneously, participates in departmental planning meetings for projects, is an active Project Team Leader or Project Team Member on projects, and supports the work of the Director and other RES staff as necessary.

Community Development Initiatives Administrative Assistant - IFF CDFI - Chicago, IL

Community Development Initiatives Administrative Assistant
IFF Community Development Financial Institution

Chicago, IL
This position is entry-level and is targeted for individuals interested in the nonprofit industry. Provides administrative and technology support to the Community Development Initiatives department. This includes data entry; reporting documentation; preparation and distribution of presentation materials; organizing project management files; arranging travel and meetings; taking meeting minutes; managing correspondence and filing; and handling routine telephone, electronic, and in-person communications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects, edits, enters and verifies data and maintains computer data bases, contact management, contract tracking, and asset management information. Develops, prepares, and distributes reports to provide accurate and timely information to users. (10%)
• Handles daily administrative tasks; manages schedules including internal and external meeting requests; maintains calendars and contacts; coordinates travel arrangements including reservations, logistical information, and directions; obtains information and reports, both internal and external. (10%)
• Organizes and supports staff, including, but not limited to: file preparation, organization of staff meetings, editing and mailing correspondence, and management of departmental calendars and tracking of days off. Develops and distributes reports as requested. (20%)
• Handles general communications between departments and with staff at regional offices. Contacts clients for specific inquiries as needed and/or routes calls and emails to the appropriate party for response. (10%)
• Organizes implementation of presentations and events, including meeting arrangements, coordinating involved parties and preparing presentation materials. Works in coordination with other staff outside assigned departments. (10%)
• Assembles and distributes material for electronic and postal mailings and handouts. Makes meeting room, attendance, and other arrangements to ensure a smoothly-functioning meeting. (10%)
• Creates and edits professional PowerPoint presentations, using Excel graphs, charts, and text. (10%)
• Schedules and attends internal and external program planning meetings, as directed. (10%)
• Handles general communications to assigned departments, makes client inquiries as needed, and routes calls and emails to the appropriate party for action, information, and response. Prepares merge correspondence periodically throughout the year. Provides and participates in general administrative duties as needed, including back-up of the front desk. (10%)
• Maintains and develops required job knowledge and skills and core professional competencies. Attends and participates in required educational programs and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Measures:

• Timely and effective performance of daily internal and external communication with IFF staff and clients.
• High-quality work product.
• Efficient use of time and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Timely completion of all work.
• Maintenance of all files, contacts, reports and systems in a timely and accurate manner to assure ready retrieval of information.
• High level of initiative on projects and day-to-day work.

Position Qualifications:
Education: BA or BS required. Degree in urban planning, public policy, economics, urban studies, real estate, planning or related field preferred.
Experience: Two years of work experience.

Special Knowledge & Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrated interest in nonprofit organizations and/or community development.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize among them.
• Ability to understand and manage complex information and projects.
• High level of experience in computer technology including Acrobat, database query systems, Microsoft CRM or other relationship management system, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Ability to manage integration among various computer programs.
• Unusual requirements: Occasional overtime may be required, including some nights and/or weekend work. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Application Instructions: Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements with “Community Development Initiatives Administrative Assistant” in the subject line.

Senior Analyst - Chicago, IL

Senior Analyst 
National Community Investment Fund
Chicago, IL

Reports to: Chief Executive

National Community Investment Fund (NCIF; www.ncif.org) is a non-profit fund set up in 1996 to
invest capital into CDFI, minority and mission-oriented banks and other financial institutions around the country that increase access to responsible financial products and services in underserved communities. It is currently the largest investor in the mission-oriented banking industry, with investments in 15% of all certified CDFI banks. Total assets under management sat NCIF are around $190 million including outstanding $168 million of NMTC allocations. NCIF’s three primary business lines generate substantial impact in economically disadvantaged communities while simultaneously contributing to the success of CDFI Banks, Minority Depository Institutions, and other mission-oriented financial institutions:

1. Investing: We support institutions with equity and deposit investments. NCIF has invested in the private capital of 57 financial institutions since inception and has current investments in 17 banks, all of which are CDFI/MDI Banks. NCIF is evaluating a new investment fund to facilitate organic and acquisitive growth, refinance TARP (CDCI) stock and/or provide subordinate debt into highest performing banks.

2. Lending: We channel funds into low-income communities using the New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) program to finance small businesses and real estate development. NCIF is also examining expanding into small business finance in conjunction with our

3. Research, Metrics & Advocacy: We run an informal network of our investee and other banks in the interest of strengthening the mission-oriented banking industry and supporting movement of capital into low- and moderate-income communities. NCIF pioneered the use of Social Performance Metrics (check www.bankimpact.org and BankImpact maps) for measuring the impact and “telling the story” of mission-oriented banks, and publishes research on the industry and its impact. We enable peer-networking and help strengthen the sector via our Annual Development Banking NCIF is looking for a senior analyst to become a part of an entrepreneurial team in building our business, by providing analysis for potential investment transactions, developing and updating NCIF’s social performance metrics, and otherwise supporting growth of the broader NCIF network. 

Specific responsibilities will include:

Social Performance Metrics and Research:

1. Support implementation the NCIF Impact Plan around (a) data collection (building acomprehensive Impact Database) (b) data analysis and conversion to actionable "information” for lending and investing activities, (c) scorecards/ratings/indexes as appropriate, (d) publications and (e) outreach/communications to NCIF stakeholders

2. Collect, analyze and evaluate social impact metrics, loan origination (HMDA,
commercial real estate, small business and other lending), branch location and other impact data to calculate the social impact of banks in the NCIF Network;

3. Recommend enhancements to NCIF Social Performance Metrics, data collectionand assessment tools, data collection methodologies;

4. Assist in the production of publications that “Tell the Story of CDFI Banking” including NCIF’s Development Impact Dashboards and Impact Stories;

5. Assist in standardizing impact measurement for the CDFI Banking industry and for the Impact Investing community; evaluate partnerships with other tools like PolicyMap andIRIS for this purpose; and

6. Support the development of the CDFI/mission-oriented banking industry via the development of industry research reports.

Financial Analysis:
1. Analyze the portfolio investments from a financial perspective;

2. Create reports on NCIF investments and the CDFI Banking industry from a financial performance perspective; provide custom analysis for outside parties on NCIF’s deposit program, as needed;

3. Gather and analyze data related to new investment opportunities for NCIF in new CDFIs, small business lending and possibly fintech companies; support identification of and outreach in connection with new investment and lending opportunities; and

4. Assist in NMTC and other deal closing including, related financial analysis.

Network Development:

1. Assist in the planning and execution of 2016 Conference and any regional meetings.

2. Assist in creation and execution of a marketing and communications plan.

3. Assist in the formalization of the NCIF Network and in maintaining positive relationships with members through SPM efforts and other communication.

Administration:
1. Assist in the preparation of Trustee Books;

2. Assist in CDFI program applications, CDE certification, and CDFI Fund reporting as

3. Assist in NMTC application, on-going compliance & reporting, as needed; and

4. Comply with NCIF systems and policies and undertake additional duties and special projects as assigned by the CEO.

Qualifications:

• Passion for community development and for improving lives of underserved 
• Graduate degree in a public policy, economics or business with at least 1-3 years of work experience in financial analysis and research methods; 
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills as well as experience and/or training in financial analysis;
• Proven writing skills, with an ability to translate data into a compelling story for various
• Familiarity with CDFI and minority banking or lending to /investing in CDFIs will be a strong advantage
• Quantitatively inclined;
• MS Office, SQL (or other database), SPSS/STATA and/or GIS skills strongly preferred;
• Energy, flexibility and drive to work in an entrepreneurial organization that is positioned to grow.
• Resident in Chicago or willing to relocate.

**Candidates with undergraduate degrees may be considered if they have extensive and highly relevant work experience in research methods, financial analysis and community development finance (5+ years).

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Lara Pawlak at lpawlak@ncif.org. Resumes without a cover letter and writing sample will not be considered. NCIF is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or sexual orientation except where such distinction is required by law.

Fair Housing Research Associate, Housing Research & Advocacy Center - Cleveland, OH

Fair Housing Research Associate

Job posted by: Housing Research & Advocacy Center

The Housing Research & Advocacy Center (the "Housing Center") is currently accepting applications for a full-time Fair Housing Research Associate. The Housing Center is a not-for-profit fair housing organization whose mission is to promote fair housing and diverse communities, and work to eliminate housing discrimination in Northeast Ohio, by providing effective research, education, and advocacy.

General Responsibilities:

The Research Associate is responsible for working with the Senior Research Associate to conduct fair housing and fair lending research and working with the Enforcement Team to conduct fair housing testing. The Research Associate reports directly to the Senior Research Associate.

Duties:

• Designing and conducting research projects related to fair housing and fair lending, including reports detailing trends in housing, population, mortgage lending, foreclosure, and related matters.
• Coordinating fair housing testing, including assigning and analyzing tests.
• Assisting in writing press releases and answering press calls regarding research.
• Assisting with recruiting and training of fair housing testers.

Qualifications:

• Excellent research and communication skills.
• Commitment to civil rights and fair housing.
• Well-organized, detail oriented, and able to work on a number of projects at one time.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience with Census, HMDA, and CRA research, as well as SPSS, ArcGIS and Word Press preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in urban planning, public policy, geography or related field required. Master's Degree preferred.

Salary:

• Competitive entry level non-profit salary with excellent benefits.

Application Deadline:

September 8, 2015

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names of three references by mail or email to:

Michael Lepley, Senior Research Associate

Housing Research & Advocacy Center

2728 Euclid Ave., Suite 200

Cleveland, OH 44115

mlepley@thehousingcenter.org

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

No phone calls please. Minorities encouraged to apply.

How to apply

Please send cover letter, resume, writing sample, and names of three references by mail or email to:

Michael Lepley, Senior Research Associate

Housing Research & Advocacy Center

2728 Euclid Ave., Suite 200

Cleveland, OH 44115

mlepley@thehousingcenter.org

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

No phone calls please. Minorities encouraged to apply.