External Relations Officer
Greater Chicago Area
Manages all communications, marketing, and fundraising efforts for $32 million nonprofit loan fund• Lead production, writing, & editing of all publications, including newsletters, annual reports, social media, and website. Coordinate and supervise work of all external contractors and consultants.• Write and secure more than $500,000 in annual operating grant proposals, including reporting and compliance. Develop relationships with corporate, foundation, government and individual supporters. • Coordinate all special events, public relations requests, media pitches, and press releases. Garnered press for CCLF in the Chicago Sun-Times, Fast Company, Shelterforce, and U.S. Banker. • Design and execute communications plan with engaging, accessible messaging for constituents that include investors, donors, industry stakeholders and partners, and political leaders. Communicate technical aspects of lending strategies and financial stability along with social impact of CCLF’s work.• Help build relationships with local and national government offices. • Track social and environmental impact of lending and technical assistance programs; implement new data management and analysis solutions for impact tracking. Build cross-functional staff team for impact tracking and integrate data tracking system into loan portfolio software.• Implement new visual identity, key messaging, and corporate identity, developing branding that differentiates CCLF from peers, and integrating targeted social media efforts and plans.