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IFF (CDFI) · 3 months ago

Director of Real Estate Solutions

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$105K/yr - $116K/yr

10+ years exp

IFF is a mission-driven lender, real estate consultant, and developer that helps communities thrive. The Director of Real Estate Solutions provides leadership and oversight for IFF's real estate consulting activities, focusing on cultivating business relationships and implementing strategies to grow the department in alignment with the strategic plan.

ConsultingFinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and strategic oversight of the RES function and team in market, independently managing and developing the team, acting as the market operational and performance leader providing support to the SVP of RES in leading and growing the department, executing business strategy, and improving day-to-day operations in market: Supervises assigned staff including scheduling and job assignment, counseling and coaching, staff development and training, performance evaluation, and professional development, and, if necessary, disciplinary actions, in accord with the IFF’s personnel policies and procedures and with input and support from the SVP of RES and Directors of Consulting, and Executive Directors as applicable. Take corrective action when needed by utilizing IRevu feedback, direct verbal feedback, and written feedback. Maintain up-to-date performance files for all team members. Openly seek feedback from other IFF colleagues whose work is impacted by the work of the RES team

Ensures all aspects of project management for each project including scheduling internal and external meetings, following project steps that have been delineated, managing project team members, and ensuring project goals and milestones are being met with high levels of customer satisfaction

Maintains and uses IFF systems for customer, project, and program reporting/compliance requirements and ensure the team is doing the same

Ensures work products, transitions, staff assignments, program-level contracts budgets and schedules meet standards for quality and timeliness and, if needed, works with individual staff to improve in coordination with the Directors of Consulting and Executive Directors, as applicable

In partnership with the SVP of RES and other key department leads, undertakes regular and thorough program and system reviews, performance measurements, talent management strategies, and financial analyses of all RES functions, grounded in the strategic plan, and recommends changes to improve productivity, efficiency, efficacy, and use of resources

Identifies, establishes, and maintains relationships with key influencers and others who may be referral sources for the market

Provides proactive leadership for and invests in the growth and development of the RES team ensuring professional development and growth plans are in place and the team is set up for success

Actively participates in the annual planning process and periodically initiates in- depth planning and analysis to support growth and improve allocation of resources with a primary focus in market

Works with market Executive Directors to obtain feedback and support alignment between their work, exceeding customer expectations, and the ability of RES to execute with excellence. Captures new scope development, lessons learned and opportunities for replication and adaptation. Partners with the Social Impact Accelerator, as appropriate, to codify and share learning within RES and across IFF

Conducts analysis, identifies opportunities, and develops strategies in conjunction with the SVP in order to efficiently meet IFF-wide financial and impact goals

Identifies opportunities and undertakes appropriate outreach and business development activities to obtain real estate business

Meets with potential clients, conceives of and develops consulting proposals, and follows-up as necessary to obtain contracts

Provides formal training, coaching, and technical assistance for current and prospective nonprofit organizations to assist with understanding, evaluating, accessing, and structuring facilities and finance options, including the role of CDFI financing

Collaborates with colleagues in Capital Solutions on joint marketing and business development activities to efficiently grow the department for maximal financial viability and effectiveness in meeting IFF-wide goals

Provides project management for certain key or strategic projects or initiatives. Directs and completes key aspects of real estate consulting and development projects, as applicable, following project steps that have been delineated, managing project team members, ensuring that project goals and milestones are being met

Holds team members accountable for both the quality and quantity of their work

Strives to utilize best practice leadership standards that will communicate clearly to all colleagues the mission and vision for Real Estate Solutions and how the mission and vision align with IFF’s mission of strengthening nonprofits

Recommends modifications to policies and procedures to improve internal functions and the delivery of quality services to RES’ customers. Ensure implementation and adherence upon approval sharing knowledge and leading practices to enhance the team's skills and performance related to providing real estate consulting services to internal partners and nonprofit customers. Identifies trends and risk issues that may impact department performance

Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Promotes an environment of empathy and respect, ensures the inclusion of all team members, and will actively engage in EDI events and learning opportunities

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Real Estate DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisTeam LeadershipCoachingEquityInclusionCommunication SkillsMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in real estate development, urban planning, business, finance or similar. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Ten (10) years of combined and relevant educational (beyond bachelor's degree) and professional experience required

Demonstrated competency in mission aligned program development, real estate development, and transformational community development

Two years or more of experience managing staff, and division or department operations preferred

Familiarity with nonprofits and adept at learning about a wide variety including charter schools, federally qualified health centers, social service agencies, grocery stores, and community development corporations

Understand the basic financial capacity of the borrower, including the ability to review and understand financial statements to help determine the client's risk, ability to continue operations and repay IFF debt

Local and regional travel is required

Early start or extended hours and evening and weekend work should be anticipated

This role requires regularly visiting vacant buildings and construction sites

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution

Life Insurance

Short and long term disability

Hybrid workplace

Summer Fridays

Professional development stipend

Mentorship program

Wellness programs

Employee assistance

Referral Bonuses

Company

IFF (CDFI)

Grounded in equity and deep sector expertise, IFF champions nonprofits to shape more equitable and vibrant communities through community-centered lending, development, and real estate consulting.

Founded in 1988

Chicago, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees