Manager, Advisory Services, Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF), Western Region Location: San Francisco

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Source: NFF

Organizational Overview:  With seven offices throughout the US, Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is working with both funders and nonprofit organizations nationwide to change the way nonprofits are financed.  The goal of this innovative thinking is to create a nonprofit sector that has the financial strength needed to provide excellent services to the community.

NFF is bringing about this change by:

• Advising nonprofits, through individual and group consultations, in areas of financial planning and management
• Providing organizations with sustaining loans they might not be able to secure from other sources
• Sharing our long-term experience on healthy financial planning for nonprofits
• Advocating broadly to funders and their recipient organizations for an innovative approach to nonprofit financing

Since its founding in 1980, NFF has helped more than 8,000 nonprofits implement sustainable growth and thereby improve their capacity to serve their communities. Headquartered in New York City, NFF has a national staff of more than 70 in offices including Boston, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Detroit and San Francisco.

Position Summary: The Manager will be responsible for the delivery of NFF's full range of advisory services offerings and may have oversight responsibility for special projects.  As a critical member of a close-working and growing team of professionals, the Manager will be expected to manage a substantial portfolio of work, all while ensuring quality financial analysis, effective communication of key NFF messages, and client satisfaction.

NFF's Managers have the opportunity to work directly with senior-level financial and strategic decision-makers at a wide range of nonprofits.

These clients come to NFF for assistance in evaluating their financial health and assessing their readiness for change or growth.  Much of NFF's direct client work is done through our signature consulting service, the Nonprofit Business Analysis (NBA). The NBA provides nonprofit senior management and board members with illumination and guidance on ways to better balance financial management with program priorities. Through the NBA process, nonprofit leaders gain a deeper understanding of their underlying business dynamics and capital needs.

They become better equipped to plan and make decisions that improve their organization's health and viability.

NFF Managers will serve as lead NBA consultants, communicating complex financial concepts to nonprofit leadership and preparing and presenting reports with findings and recommendations to multiple nonprofit stakeholders, including funders and Boards of Directors.

Managers will serve as lead presenters of NFF's educational trainings, including workshops and clinics. Other responsibilities will likely

include: providing customized technical assistance to clients, development of new advisory services, participation on cross-departmental teams, and working with regional relationship managers to track and monitor progress on client engagements and ensure that client engagements are adequately managed and staffed.

Managers are expected to show initiative by taking on and driving work flow and special projects. They are strong individuals who form and mentor teams. Managers have a strong work ethic, exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to balance multiple client engagements on tight schedules. The Manager will be a core member of the San Francisco program team, working to fulfill NFF's mission in the West Coast market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as lead consultant for nonprofit clients, overseeing analysis of business health and facilitating dialogue on readiness for change or growth
• Develop and present reports with key insights to Boards of Directors and funders
• Present NFF workshops and other group trainings
• Oversee quality assurance for a portfolio of NBAs
• Contribute to national efforts around the planning and development of the NBA and other advisory services offerings
• Contribute to pipeline management, assuring demand and capacity are managed within the department
• Manage special programs/initiatives as the need arises
• Represent NFF in public forums as needed

Essential Requirements for Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's required; Master's preferred in business, finance, public administration, or related field
• 5 + years work experience, preferably in the fields of financial services or consulting

Specialized Knowledge/Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and organizational skills
• Training/teaching/presentation experience
• Track record managing projects
• Excellent analytical skills and high level of comfort with quantitative information
• Demonstrated commitment to the nonprofit community, including familiarity with nonprofit accounting and financial and managerial issues commonly faced by organizations in the sector
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills and strong sense of integrity
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to see the big picture while minding the details
• Flexibility and sense of humor
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Self-motivated and results-oriented with drive and initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly  Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

To Apply:  Please send a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format and addressed to David Greco, at sf@nffusa.org . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

To learn more about NFF, please visit www.nonprofitfinancefund.org .
Salaries are commensurate with experience and include an attractive benefits package.
NFF is an equal opportunity employer.

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