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Development and Communications Manager

Community Home Trust, a local affordable housing non-profit, seeks a Development and Communications professional to join our small team! This position handles external communications on behalf of the organization and identifies and cultivates a donor base for private support. Grant writing and grant reporting is also part of this position’s duties. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field, and 3 years experience in fundraising, grant writing, and communications. Position requires demonstrated skills in using social media and other web technology tools to increase awareness and build support. Position also requires strong interpersonal skills for networking in local organizations, event planning skills, and a high level of organization and attention to detail. Knowledge of Orange County NC philanthropic community is a competitive advantage. Hiring range 38,000-42,000. Full benefits. Send resume to abadrock@communityhometrust.org or fax to 919-968-4030. Please include a writing sample—newsletter, donor appeal letter, or something similar. Position requires evening and weekend work. Position is open due to a staff member relocation. Position is based in Carrboro, NC. www.communityhometrust.org

Administrative Assistant

Position reports to: Operations Manager

Community Home Trust seeks full time administrative assistant to support its work. Qualified candidates should demonstrate strong oral and written communications skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.  Position will primarily support Property Management and Sales efforts in a small office.  Position requires real estate, property management, or other relevant experience, and three years of recent employment in an administrative support role using most recent versions of Microsoft Office programs.

Position includes both challenging and routine administrative and clerical work.  Full benefits, small workplace environment.  We are located in Carrboro, NC.  Please submit resume,  cover letter, writing sample, and ending salary at last position to Anita Badrock at abadrock@communityhometrust.org.  Desired hiring range  $30,000—$38,000. EOE.

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Housing Coordinator

Closing date for receipt of application: May 10, 2012 @ 5:00 p.m.

Description of work: This position identifies, develops, and monitors affordable, safe and appropriate housing options for adults with mental health, intellectual/developmental disability, and substance abuse diagnoses and their families.  Other responsibilities will include Shelter Plus Care grants, working with Housing Specialists across the state, oversight of development of housing related services such as Halfway Houses, and identifying housing needs working in conjunction with community partners to meet those needs within the assigned catchment area. 

Education and Experience Required:  Bachelors degree with five years human services experience and two years housing experience.  Must be QMHP and/or QSAP. 

Education and Experience Preferred:  Bachelor’s degree in human services field with four years relevant experience and three years housing experience.

Salary Grade: 25
Salary: $40,778 – $55,051
No. of Vacancies: 1
Location: Gastonia, NC
Position No.: 1580
RU: 7501

Application Process: Partners Behavioral Health Management Application Form must be submitted before the closing date to:

Human Resources Department
Pathways LME (Partners BHM)
901 South New Hope Rd.

Gastonia, North Carolina 28054

Telephone: 704-884-2501
Fax: 704-852-3503
jobs@pathwayslme.org

Selection Process: Selection will be by structured interview. Applications will be reviewed and pre-screened to select the best suited applicants for admission to the interview.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Note: Partners Behavioral Health Management hires only United States citizens and lawfully authorized aliens to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of November 6, 1986. Successful applicants must submit proof of citizenship within three working days after date of hire or be subject to discharge.

Date Posted: 05/02/2012

Acquisitions Specialist

The Acquisitions Department's function is to precipitate and admit low income housing, historic tax credit, and New Markets Tax Credits projects to equity funds managed by CAHEC with the quality and quantity of investments that meet the underwriting and investment criteria of CAHEC and its investors. The Department achieves this goal by cultivating and managing developer, consultant, HFA, and other value-added relationships within CAHEC's geographic region. The Department also (i) provides a wide range of technical assistance aimed at helping developers plan and structure their projects, (ii) takes an active part in affordable housing organizations, and (iii) promotes CAHEC's mission including its Community Investments.

The Acquisitions Specialist provides professional and technical support to Acquisitions Managers in the origination, underwriting, due diligence review and closings of transactions using low income housing, historic, and other tax credits for CAHEC-managed equity funds. The Acquisitions Specialist analyzes, evaluates, structures, and formulates recommendations regarding investment in complex real estate investment transactions. The position also assists Acquisitions Managers with the preparation of term sheets, equity offers, and investment reports.

Specific duties include

• Assisting in the origination of potential investments.
• Collecting and interpreting relevant data necessary for project financial modeling.
• Performing complex financial modeling of projects under consideration for investment. This modeling will include verification of sources and uses, income and expense operating pro formas, tax credit calculations, and capital structuring to maintain required investor yield.
• Providing recommendations on project financial feasibility and formulating alternative financial structures to enhance feasibility.
• Participating in the collection, dissemination, review, and correction of due diligence materials.
• Reviewing due diligence materials and making sound judgments based on an accurate understanding of real estate transactions, corporate and partnership legal and taxation issues, financing, market and demographic analysis, and basic design principles and construction practices.
• Establishing new and maintaining existing relationships with developers, allocating agency staff, and other professionals in the affordable housing industry.
• Developing an advanced level of expertise in federal and state tax credit programs through monitoring rules, regulations, and critical dates and attending relevant conferences and hearings.

*The Acquisitions Specialist must be able to perform site visits, including the thorough investigation of undeveloped sites and those under construction.

Education Requirements: A bachelor's degree in a related major such as real estate, finance, business, city planning, or economics is required; a master's degree is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of one year's experience in real estate, finance, or investment modeling or advanced relevant education and training is required; direct experience with the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program is preferred.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge: Basic knowledge of real estate development, corporate legal and tax issues, and financial modeling is required along with proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel.

Salary: Commensurate with education, experience, and job performance.

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including company-matched 401(k) plan.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and application to:

Minerva Marquez
Manager, Finance and Benefits
mmarquez@cahec.com
Fax 919-532-1817

Director of Resource Development

The Organization
The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and policy organization that promotes responsible lending practices and access to fair terms of credit for low-wealth families. CRL was created in 2002 to protect homeownership and family wealth by working to eliminate predatory lending and other abusive financial practices. Our work has helped lead to major changes in lending practices, saving families over $2 billion annually. CRL has more than 40 employees and offices in Durham, NC; Oakland, CA; and in Washington, DC.

CRL is an affiliate of Self-Help, a community development lender founded in 1980 that has provided over $5 billion dollars in financing to help over 70,000 low-wealth borrowers buy homes, build businesses and strengthen community resources.

Location
This position will be based in Durham NC, Oakland CA or Washington DC.

Principal Responsibilities

The Director of Resource Development will be chiefly responsible for coordinating and executing efforts to cultivate relationships and solicit support from foundation, corporate, and individual funders.  The Director will work closely with the management team, Board members, and CRL’s development associate to set the strategic direction for fundraising activities, carry out this strategy, and raise in excess of $3 million annually.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead the establishment and implementation of development plans including: foundation giving, major individual gifts, endowment growth, and corporate giving (including research, identification, solicitations, cultivations and proposal development).
• Identify potential funders and strengthen the number and quality of relationships with foundations, individual donors, partners and other constituents who can support CRL's fundraising activities.
• Track solicitation amounts, anticipated gifts, pledges, and income, and provide regular revenue and cash flow updates on projections versus actual revenues and expenses. Coordinate grant tracking and reporting in conjunction with CRL staff, Self-Help’s resource development team, and accounting staff.
• Write and/or manage the writing of proposals, reports, and other solicitations or stewardship communications to funders.
• Initiate, coordinate and/or attend meetings with funders and potential funders.
  Advise and coach CRL team members who are interacting with funders.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, manage the resource development strategy, calendar, and staff roles to meet CRL's goals and deadlines.
• Supervise the work of the development associate.
• As appropriate, engage CRL Board or Advisory Board members in limited funder contacts and solicitations.
• Assist CRL in identifying and pursuing opportunities to meet members of the funding community particularly at conferences and relevant events.

Desired Qualifications

The successful candidate can be located in DC, Oakland, or Durham, with some preference for the latter location. Some travel will be expected.

• Since resource development at CRL is a collaborative process, an ability to work well as part of team and also as a leader is critical to the success of this position.
• College degree with minimum five to seven years development experience with foundations, corporations, and/or major gifts from individual donors.Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to CRL’s mission and to working as part of a diverse organization.
• Familiarity and facility with lending and financial services terms and legal language, or the ability to absorb this knowledge quickly. Experience in marketing, investor relations, and/or in the community economic development or financial services fields a plus.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate programmatic and organizational budgets and financial statements.
• Ability to act and react quickly to urgent, unplanned opportunities or needs.
• Ability to initiate and juggle multiple projects and work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel, with overnight stays.

Compensation and Application
Competitive non-profit salary, plus a generous benefits package that includes health, dental, and life insurance, flexible spending plan, retirement plan, paid parental leave, domestic partners policy, and reimbursement for approved professional education.

Interested individuals should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to HiringManager@Self-Help.org (Please reference position title in subject line of your email.) or Hiring Manager, Self-Help, P.O. Box 3619, Durham, NC 27702.