Renaissance of Hope · 4 days ago
Community Innovation Manager
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
7+ years expRenaissance of Hope, Inc. is a nonprofit organization focused on community development and real estate programs for low and moderate-income individuals. The Community Innovation Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, manage staff, and ensure the successful execution of the organization's Strategic Development Plan.
Real Estate
Responsibilities
Build and oversee day-to-day operations that support a growing CDC with multi-year, multi-project development pipelines
Ensure organizational systems, processes, and workflows are strong, efficient, and scalable
Create accountability systems and performance metrics for staff
Implement HR systems, staff onboarding, professional development, and performance reviews
Maintain a high-trust, high-performance internal culture
Oversee the operational launch and ongoing function of the Resource Hub
Manage staff and ensure smooth tenant coordination, schedules, building logistics, and partnership activation
Develop facility policies, safety procedures, and operational playbooks
Ensure the Resource Hub becomes a high-functioning, financially sustainable community anchor
Oversee financial systems, budgeting, internal controls, and monthly reviews
Ensure timely and accurate grant reporting, compliance, and reimbursement processes
Coordinate budgets for major projects and programs
Prepare financial materials for board and funder reporting
Support ROH’s president in long-term financial planning, including sustainability modeling
Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to secure financial resources for the organization's programs and initiatives
Cultivate relationships with potential donors, grant-making organizations, and corporate sponsors to expand funding opportunities
Prepare grant proposals, manage grant reporting, and ensure compliance with grant requirements
Act as a trusted strategic advisor to ROH’s President
Represent ROH in meetings as needed with partners, funders, and public-sector stakeholders
Provide strategic support for ROH’s Community Engagement 1,000 Relationships strategy
Maintain internal coordination between development, community engagement, and program operations
Track timelines, deliverables, and interdependences across departments
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 7 years in nonprofit, CDC, community development, or large-scale program management leadership
Proven experience managing teams and complex operations
Strong financial literacy and experience with budgets, compliance, and reporting
Excellent communication and relationship-management skills
Ability to build systems, workflows, and structures in a growing organization
Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects
Preferred
Experience in community development, affordable housing, real estate, or neighborhood planning
Experience working with major philanthropic funders, government agencies, or anchor institutions
Facility management or oversight of a large community-serving building
Experience launching new initiatives, programs, or operations
Familiarity with the specific neighborhood and community in which Renaissance of Hope operates
Company
Renaissance of Hope
Renaissance of Hope, Inc. (ROH) is the nonprofit development arm of Straight Gate International Church (SGIC).
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
David Merritt
Founder
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