Resource Development Intern

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The Resource Development Intern (RDI) will assist VHCDC leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive funds development program, to include elements of the Benevon System. The successful candidate will report to the Vice President.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The RDI is expected to advance the mission of Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation (VHCDC). For easy reference, the outcomes are presented in alphabetical order.

Resource Development

• Aids the President and Vice President in soliciting individual donations.
• Aids the President and Vice President in soliciting corporate donations.
• Develops and grows funding base.
• Implements elements of the Benevon Sustainable Funding
• Engages in "friend-raising" - all the donor development activities that occur before making the "ask" for a contribution.
• Works with the President and Vice President to cultivate strong donor relationships.
• Tracks funding opportunities and reports on the status of achieving funding goals.
• Plans and coordinates fundraising events.
• Implements Community Enterprise donor management module to track and report donor information.
• Work with President and Vice President in the creation of a multi-faceted development strategy.

Stakeholder Relations

• In collaboration with the President and Vice President, represents Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation at community functions, training events, partner meetings, etc.

Physical Demands

• Although effective time management is essential, there will be occasions when working additional hours outside traditional working hours and / or days will be necessary to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Psychological Demands:

• Constantly maintaining, conveying, and expressing a positive and professional image and attitude.
• Being able to look at given situations or problems as they arise, quickly analyzing them, and then making spontaneous and effective decisions.
• Responding positively and constructively when criticism is received and/or suggestions are made regarding the various aspects of the job.
• Contending with cultural and personality differences.

Education and Experience

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Finance or Public Administration. Candidates seeking additional education in the form of a master’s degree are preferred..

Supervision

The Resource Development Intern works under direct supervision of the Vice President.

JOB ENVIRONMENT

• This position works remotely with cloud access to production work files and telecommunications.
• May require travel throughout the Hampton Roads and possibly the Central Virginia region.
• Workweek is Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm (core office hours) with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekend events.

MISSION

The community development mission of Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation (VHCDC) is to educate and empower individuals, families and minority business owners to build wealth, access capital and credit, and achieve home ownership. VHCDC achieves this mission through a steady stream of wealth building initiatives, home ownership education and assistance, small business financing, and acquiring and rehabilitating distressed housing in targeted communities.

VHCDC is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt Community Development Corporation (CDC), a U.S. Treasury Certified Community Development Entity (CDE) and recognized Non-Profit Community Developer (NCD). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our tax identification number 20-0779486

NOTICE

A criminal background, drug screen, driving and credit check may be completed before or after hire. A completed VHCDC Application for Employment and a resume must be submitted. Virginia Housing and Community Development Corporation complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 by providing equal access to services, programs and activities for qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with disabilities with 24-hour advance request.