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LISC is one of the country’s largest community development organizations, helping forge vibrant, resilient communities across America. LISC works with residents and partners to close gaps in health, wealth, and opportunity so that people and places can thrive. We do this by acting as a conduit for grants, loans and equity--and by providing technical assistance and capacity building--to locally rooted organizations that carry out the work in communities.   Position Description The Executive Director will provide strategic direction and guidance for all aspects of LISC’s programs and investments in Memphis. The Executive Director is responsible for raising capital and resources locally that are leveraged by National LISC’s support, and stewarding relationships with government, philanthropy, community and civic partners. The position requires a strong commitment to the role of community‐based non‐profit organizations as agents of positive community change as well as an understanding of and appreciation for other key public and private partners who can offer additional resources to the work of community development in Memphis.   Responsibilities Fundraising Strategically cultivate and steward a portfolio of existing, including philanthropy, financial institutions, corporations, and government with a particular emphasis on growing investment in a measurable scalable way to accelerate efforts to improve communities. Identify and cultivate new and existing relationships and provide innovative strategic opportunities with foundations, and private and public partners committed to Memphis and the community development ecosystem. Spearhead and achieve the annual fundraising goals to ensure operational sustainability and meet the outcomes for programmatic work, including hosting an annual event and developing a communication strategy that elevates annual milestones. Manage the leadership of the Local Advisory Committee and its committees to support the strategic direction of Memphis’ program activities and projects and connect LISC to strategic opportunities. Implement the three-year strategic plan with oversight from the Market Excellence team.   Community Development Investment and Program Activity Oversee the growth of the Memphis investment pipeline to support LISC’s comprehensive approach development by managing LISC lending activity, deploying existing resources, developing new loan products, and creatively leveraging available resources to expand impact with capital partners. Manage large, complex public-private partnerships and programs, including a Home Repair program loan program and grant program. Work with government entities to provide technical assistance, innovative programs and problem-solving. Provide the overall leadership, strategic direction, and guidance for all aspects of LISC’s programs, including growing LISC’s presence in Memphis externally and through strategic, targeted programs and investments. Manage engagement of a wide variety of community partners to help bring holistic and integrated services to targeted neighborhoods with stakeholders, such as local government, state agencies, other private and quasi‐public financial institutions and intermediaries, advocacy groups, and community‐based organizations. Implement a strategy for expanding workforce and economic stability. Develop key partnerships with public and private partners, including local and national CDFIs, other LISC teams and LISC affiliates.   Public Policy and Advocacy Provide leadership on housing and other community development policy issues in Memphis. Advocate on behalf of LISC and the policy networks at the local, state and federal levels to secure the tools necessary to advance a comprehensive community development strategy.   Leadership and Management Lead a professional staff of nine to carry out LISC’s strat