Senior Associate, Capital Development

Self Help Africa

. Lead and support fundraising activities to raise capital for Self-Help’s mission-driven initiatives .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising, financial management, and program compliance, with a strong focus on developing relationships with funders and promoting economic opportunities for underserved communities. Proficient in preparing proposals, negotiating terms, and managing complex finance processes while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

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Fundraising ActivitiesFinancial ManagementProposal PreparationRelationship ManagementProgram Compliance

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisProposal WritingNegotiationProgram ManagementAccounting Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailSelf-MotivationOrganizational SkillsNetworkingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Community DevelopmentCDFI IndustryTax Credit ProgramsNew Markets Tax CreditLow Income Housing Tax Credit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support fundraising activities to raise capital for Self-Help’s mission-driven initiatives
Develop new funding opportunities with banks, foundations, insurance companies and other organizations
Investigate funding opportunities with active and potential funders
Prepare proposals for debt and equity opportunities
Negotiate terms and conditions with funders
Manage or lead complex finance closing processes
Maintain relationships with active funders
Support event planning and implementation
Attend industry conferences and meetings to increase Self-Help’s exposure to potential funders and the CDFI industry and learn industry best practices
Document and track commitments to active funders
Prepare quarterly and annual reports for active funders
Support in-depth annual reviews and audits
Support or manage program compliance on funding awards
Monitor program team activities and funding needs to ensure consistency with funding and board direction
Support grant solicitation efforts
Support program teams in generating high-quality program information and managing program compliance on funding awards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; Graduate degree preferred
5 years of financial management, legal, program management, lending or capitalization experience; 10+ years’ experience preferred
Experience with tax credit programs, such as New Markets Tax Credit, Historic Tax Credit, Low Income Housing Tax Credit and/or Investment Tax Credit programs, preferred
Strong commitment to creating economic opportunity for traditionally underserved communities
Ability to learn and effectively present Self-Help’s financial position and mission impacts
Ability to dissect and prioritize value of funding opportunities
Ability to manage internal working groups to determine funding priorities
Ability to develop and maintain credible and trusting relationships with internal and external partners
Strong ability to promote Self-Help through writing, presentations and networking
Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks and/or projects to meet deadlines
Ability to self-motivate, identify challenges and opportunities and coordinate team responses
Keen attention to detail and accuracy
Knowledge of accounting; ability to read and analyze financial statements required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%
Ability and willingness to work beyond normal work hours, as needed
Experience negotiating terms of legal agreements, preferred
Experience working in the community development sector or CDFI industry, preferred
Ability to demonstrate Self-Help’s Core Values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunity
Inclusive work environment
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%