Vice President of Community Investment & Finance

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Community Investment and Finance to play a pivotal role in its mission to advance racial equity and build financial prosperity in the Buffalo-Niagara region. This newly created leadership position is at the forefront of the Foundation's evolution, with a focus on community investment that goes beyond traditional grantmaking to address root causes and center community voice. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing a bold strategy to use the Foundation's resources, including its investment portfolio, to catalyze equitable development and asset building. Key responsibilities include expanding partnerships, co-investing opportunities, and deploying capital through various vehicles for the benefit of the community. The role also involves providing strategic oversight of the Foundation's finances, ensuring strong financial management, and working with a small internal team and external partners to maintain the Foundation's financial health. Ideal candidates for the Vice President role will have a deep commitment to the Foundation's mission, a background in community development finance or impact investing, and a proven track record of building and growing programs or organizations. They should be entrepreneurial, strategic thinkers, and adept at structuring complex financial transactions. The role requires a leader who is a skilled relationship builder, capable of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, and who can balance financial sustainability with a strong focus on community impact. The candidate should be a cultural and community-centered leader, with the ability to operate with an abundance mindset and a strong commitment to the Buffalo area. Experience in financial management, budgeting, and investment oversight is essential, as is the ability to lead through change and work collaboratively with a small, highly engaged team.