The Vermont Community Loan Fund (VCLF) is a mission-first, community-focused lender and impact investment fund. We provide flexible financing and other resources to those who are unserved or underserved by traditional lenders, including local businesses, community organizations, early care & learning providers and developers of affordable housing. With over $55 million in assets, the Vermont Community Loan Fund is Vermont’s longest-serving & most impactful Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). VCLF creates opportunities that lead to healthy communities and financial stability for all Vermonters.

The capital we lend is invested with us by impact investors seeking a “community return” as well as a financial return. VCLF investors want a safe, sensible way to invest in Vermont, doing good for Vermonters today and saving for their own tomorrow. Individuals & families, institutions, corporations and philanthropists, communities of faith: EVERYONE can invest in Vermont through the Vermont Community Loan Fund.

VCLF is hiring an Impact Investment Manager to focus on impact investor and donor relations, investment and grant management, events, and support for the Board of Directors. This position is VCLF’s main point of contact with our diverse community of impact investors, reports to the Director of Investment & Philanthropy and is based out of the VCLF offices in Montpelier, Vermont.

Diversity, justice, and inclusion are key values within VCLF. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, equitable working environment for our staff. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

CREATING AND CURATING RELATIONSHIPS WITH IMPACT INVESTORS

Serves as the organization’s main point of contact with our community of impact investors
Often serves as the organization’s first point of contact for prospective investors
Manages diverse relationships with impact investors including individuals & families, their asset managers & advisors, institutions, corporations, philanthropy & nonprofits, communities of faith and more
Understands client/investor expectations and provides “white glove” service

MANAGING IMPACT INVESTMENTS

Manages VCLF’s impact investment systems, including origination, processing monthly renewals and interest payments, monthly & annual reconciliations, form/system updates & special projects
Manages communications via phone, email and snail mail with impact investors and prospects
Prepares and maintains impact investment documents and files

MANAGING GRANTS AND DONATIONS

Manages grant and donation processes, including filing and communications, reconciliations, form/system updates & special projects
Communicates with donors and prospects
Manages annual fundraising appeal mailing
Coordinates with Finance Department on grant and investment reporting

MANAGING IMPACT INVESTMENT OFFICE SYSTEMS

Manages contact, donor and impact investor/investment data in MIMOTA
Creates mailing & contact lists for all marketing, capitalization and fundraising communications
Manages contact and impact investor/investment information in Nortridge Loan Systems
Manages social impacts tracking & reporting databases

BOARD LIAISON

Arranges, supports and documents Board meetings & gatherings
Manages Board & Committee communications, including board mailings and orientation materials

EVENTS

Coordinates the VCLF staff team that produces in-person & virtual events, including anniversary celebrations, press events, impact investor gatherings, webinars et al.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE FOR THIS POSITION...

Listens actively and communicates effectively to multiple stakeholder groups, both orally and in writing
Is confident and compelling in conversations about wealth, investment & philanthropy
Compiles & analyzes data, and prepares reports & summaries
Is organized, detail-oriented, and manages time and priorities independently
Works effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively
Is motivated by and dedicated to social and economic opportunities for all

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESFOR THIS POSITION

Experience with investor relations, financial advisory, community development finance, asset management
Experience with nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy, or related activities
Experience with customer-focused communications
Proficiency with contact and/or donor database systems
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Access, email and the internet

VCLF is an equal opportunity employer. This position is a full-time, non-exempt position with generous benefits including health, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement with an employer match, and a liberal paid leave program. This position is located in Montpelier, VT. VCLF offers a flexible work environment.

TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: hr@vclf.org or VCLF, PO Box 827, Montpelier, VT, 05601.

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