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Calvert Foundation, an industry leader, has been named one of the top organizations changing the world by Fast Company for the past three years.

Our team consists of bright, energetic and talented people who have a passion for making a difference in the world by helping undeserved communities. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), transportation subsidy and more.


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> Donor Development Manager (part-time)

Senior Investment Officer

Calvert Foundation seeks an experienced lending professional with a background in lending to social enterprises, non-profits, and/or small businesses, to serve as a Sr. Investment Officer.  We are looking for an individual who seeks to use her/his experience and education to make a difference in the world and help channel capital to underprivileged communities in the United States and abroad.
The Sr. Investment Officer reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer and is responsible for managing relationships with current and prospective borrowers and overseeing the credit quality of loans within his/her portfolio. 

The Sr. Investment Officer will have specific responsibility for managing the Fair Trade and Social Enterprise Portfolios, which includes domestic and international organizations. This position will also be responsible for managing one or more investment professionals and Calvert Foundation’s relationships with underwriting analysts.

The Sr. Investment Officer will:

  • Manage a portfolio of Program Related Investments and Mission Related Investments in non-profits, social enterprises and other mission based organizations.
  • Create and implement portfolio strategies for the Fair Trade and Social Enterprise portfolios, including identification of capital sources and new borrower relationships.
  • Manage risks and credit quality of her/his portfolios
  • Identify new business development opportunities. Generate and monitor a pipeline of investment opportunities.
  • Evaluate due diligence reviews, including financial analysis, and make recommendations for new loans to prospective borrowers and increases to current borrowers.
  • Review and adjust financial models to appropriately risk score loans.
  • Prepare and present investment recommendations for approval of new transactions and policies to appropriate Investment Committees.
  • Identify high risk loans and prepare written analysis for classified assets; re-structure troubled loans; and implement work-outs.
  • Market Calvert Foundation products and services to the Fair Trade and Social Enterprise industries through attendance, presentations and networking at conferences and participation in trade association organizations
  • An ability to travel up to 20% of the time

We seek a talented and socially responsible individual with skills/background/education in the areas of affordable housing, community development and social enterprise, with a passion for using investment as a tool to alleviate poverty.  

The successful candidate will have:

  • A minimum of a Masters in Business Administration or Public Policy or equivalent experience.
  • 5 – 8 years of relationship management, credit and/or loan underwriting experience
  • Experience managing professionals or a team
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access Database software. Proficiency with Nortridge database system is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize competing demands.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills.
  • A “can-do” attitude, with strong problem solving skills.

We also are looking for the right combination of high energy, intellectual curiosity, collaborative approach, and sharp attention to detail. This position will fully utilize a diverse set of skills and talents, and offer an opportunity to contribute directly to the mission and business leadership of Calvert Foundation.

Compensation:
Salary is commensurate with experience and competitive with national nonprofits and private foundations of similar size and scope.

Comments:
Excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, life, 401(k), transportation subsidy, and more.


No phone calls please. Interested Candidates should forward a resume to jobs@calvertfoundation.org with Sr. Investment Officer in the subject line or mail to Calvert Foundation at 7315 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 1100W, Bethesda, MD 20814.

DONOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (part-time)

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Donor Development Manager to grow our retail donor program. This successful and entrepreneurial individual will take responsibility for donor prospecting and research, cultivation and solicitation of donors, and legacy and principal gifts, working with the senior management team to establish fundraising goals and be accountable for these goals. This part-time manager is integral to coordinating fundraising efforts and taking charge of  moving a select group of prospects through cultivation and solicitation.

The ideal candidate will have proven success tracking multiple prospects and donors, successful experience closing major gifts, and a minimum of 4 years fundraising experience. Also helpful in this position are superb presentation skills, the ability to design and direct multiple projects and think strategically to ensure their success, a passion for our mission, and a willingness to travel when necessary.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Develop long-term strategies for increasing philanthropic dollars
  • Develop short-term strategies for meeting specific budget goals
  • Develop and maintain relationships with high-end donors
  • Coordinate fundraising efforts with the Executive Director
  • Write proposals and keep individual donors updated on priority projects
  • Manage outreach events

Skills Required:

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to ask for and close on large gifts
  • Highly organized; able to track complex details over time
  • Comfort with implementing systems across a variety of areas including communication flow, database management, event oversight and staffing
  • Creativity and an ability to think beyond traditional outreach and fundraising strategies
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Able to work independently with direct supervisor off-site
  • Minimum 4 years fundraising experience desired with 7 years of total work experience in various settings (preference given to relevant national scope financial services, nonprofit and/or “socially responsible” investment organizations)
  • College degree required, related training/graduate work preferred
  • Must be self-motivated and creative with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to work in flat organization with an a trim budget
  • Proficiency in full MS office suite, Salesforce.com and Internet technology

How to Apply

To apply please email jobs@calvertfoundation.org with the subject line "Donor Development Manager.