POSITION SUMMARY:

The position of Resource Development Officer plays a lead role in developing and writing fundraising plans and funding proposals for a Baltimore-based Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and develops strategic partnerships to meet its short and long-term fundraising goals in support of its mission. The Resource Development Officer coordinates with staff to effectively manage the acquisition of new donors, and the renewal and development of current funders. The Resource Development Officer is responsible for building and managing fund-relations and report management and works closely with the Marketing and Communications Officer in the creation of marketing and outreach materials to ensure an effective Web and social media presence.

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SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & TRAINING OFFICER 

Local Community Development Financial Institution is seeking a Small Business Technical Assistance & Training Officer to be responsible for providing primary business coaching and advice to potential Small Business loan applicants and existing Small Business borrowers. This position reports directly to the Director of Small Business Lending and works collaboratively with Small Business Loan Officers, the TA Associate, and the Small Business Loan Associate. This is a position with the potential to grow as the CDFI is looking to expand its offerings in the future to include a Business Resource Center. The Employer is a certified Community Development Financial Institution §501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides business coaching and development support to small business loan applicants and borrowers. The primary functions are to (1) work with potential borrowers to assist them in completing a business plan, preparing and understanding business financials, and otherwise help them prepare to apply for a Small Business loan, (2) work with Small Business borrowers on a regular basis to review and update their plans and financials, head off issues before they become problems, and otherwise strengthen their small businesses, and (3) support the implementation and development of the organization’s Small Business Training & Development Program.

The TA and Small Business Training Officer possesses a drive to assist existing and potential entrepreneurs in their efforts to access capital to achieve financial success and improve the overall economy of Baltimore and surrounding counties is a key requirement, as well as the ability to identify each existing or potential business owner’s level of understanding of small business planning and financial management and to work with a variety of entrepreneurs at various levels of skill, experience, and knowledge – including entrepreneurs with little to no business skill, experience, or knowledge whatsoever – is also key.  This position requires a significant amount of customer contact, data collection and recordkeeping.

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