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Position: Grant Writer
Department: External Affairs
Position Title: Grant Writer
Reports to: Vice President For Special Projects
Goals & Objectives:
- ACCION Texas Is A Non-profit Micro Enterprise Development Program Based In San Antonio With Operations In Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Edinburg, El Paso, Houston, Laredo And In Louisiana. ACCION Texas Is Dedicated To Increasing Incomes And Creating Jobs In Low-income Communities By Providing Micro Entrepreneurs With Access To Credit And Business Support Services Not Available From The Commercial Banking Sector. We Offer A "hand-up" To Those Striving To Support Themselves And Their Families Through Small Business Initiatives. Through Our Loans And Services, We Help Micro Entrepreneurs Strengthen Their Businesses, Stabilize And Increase Their Incomes, Create Additional Employment And Contribute To The Economic Revitalization Of Their Communities.
- Web Address: Www.acciontexas.org
Tasks:
- Provide Assistance To The VP Of External Affairs In All Matters Related To Development/fundraising, Marketing, And Communications
- Manage Grant And Proposal Writing Process In A Timely Manner
- Research And Write Letters Of Inquiry And Grant Proposals
- Write And Submit Donor Reports And Due-diligence
- Interact In The Development Of The Strategic Fundraising Plan
- Provide Timely Advice And Information To VP Of External Affairs On Funding Opportunities, Requirements, And Procedures
- Use ResultsPlus Software To Maintain A Database Of Current And Potential Funders, Contact Persons, Public Support
- Maintain And Update Database As Needed And Create Reports To Track Progress In Fundraising
- Maintain An Organized Filing System, Project And Program Files
- Attend Pre-proposal And Grant Related Conferences/trainings As Assigned
- Implement An Individual Donor / Direct Mail Campaign
- Coordinate Special Events As Needed
- Assist VP Of External Affairs In Advancing Government, Non-profit, And Corporate Partnerships
- Participate In Advancing The Mission And Philosophy Of ACCION Texas
- Meet Fundraising Goals Set Each Year
- Perform Other Duties As Assigned
Skills & Qualifications:
- Writing Expertise Required; Grant Writing Experience A Plus
- Research Experience
- Excellent Oral And Written Communications Skills
- Effective Project Management Skills
- Demonstrated Leadership, Able To Inspire Collaboration Among Staff
- Ability To Gather, Interpret And Present A Variety Of Data
- A Passion For Economic And Community Development
- Proficiency In MS Word, Excel, And Ability To Use Donor Management Software.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Demonstrated Ability To Write For A Specialized Audience, Specifically Foundations, Government, And Corporate Donors
- Must Exhibit Enthusiasm For Working Independently And As A Team Toward The Completion Of Grant Projects
- Excellent Verbal Communication Skills
- Grant Application Process And Preparation Of Required Applications, And The Ability And
- Commitment To Deliver A Finished Grant Proposal With Minimum Editing And Direction From Supervisor
- Knowledge Of Various Funding Sources (corporate, Foundation, Faith-based Etc.); And Ability To Research Grant Opportunities Available
- Ability To Work Under Pressure To Meet Deadlines For Grant Opportunities
- Must Have Excellent Organizational Skills Including The Ability To Plan, Prioritize And Coordinate Multiple Projects
- Ability To Gather, Analyze, Evaluate, And Present A Variety Of Data
Salary:
- Salary, Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; 401(k)
Contact: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
ACCION Texas-Human Resources
2014 S. Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78210
Fax: (210) 533-2940
Email- jhernandez@acciontexas.org Posted on: Friday, February 5th, 2010
Position: Loan Officer @ Austin
Department: Lending
Position Title: Loan Officer
Reports to: VP Of Lending
Goals & Objectives:
- ACCION Texas Is A Non-profit Micro Enterprise Development Program Based In San Antonio With Operations In Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Edinburg, El Paso, Houston, Laredo, McAllen And In The State Of Louisiana. ACCION Texas Is Dedicated To Increasing Incomes And Creating Jobs In Low-income Communities By Providing Micro Entrepreneurs With Access To Credit And Business Support Services Not Available From The Commercial Banking Sector. We Offer A "hand-up" To Those Striving To Support Themselves And Their Families Through Small Business Initiatives. Through Our Loans And Services, We Help Micro Entrepreneurs Strengthen Their Businesses, Stabilize And Increase Their Incomes, Create Additional Employment And Contribute To The Economic Revitalization Of Their Communities.
Tasks:
- Provide Program Information To Inquiries
- Conduct Information Sessions
- Promote The Program Through Cold Calls, Block Walking, Trade Shows & Business Expos
- Coordinate Meeting Of Clients And Potential Clients And Loan Disbursal Meetings
- Manage Intake And Input Of Loan Applications
- Provide Follow Up To All Files On Pipeline Report
- Conduct Site, Collection And Follow Up Visits
- Conduct Collateral Inspections
- Work With Applicants To Obtain Necessary Documents And Information Needed
- Prepare And Submit Loan Package For Final Review
- Conduct Loan Closings
- Assume Full Responsibility For The Quality And Quantity Management Of A Portfolio Of Loans
- Maintain Current And Up-dated Information On Client Accounts
- Maintain Respective Office Procedures
- Assume A Participative Role In The Overall Implementation Of The ACCION Texas Program.
- Assist With Training New Loan Officers And Supervise Staff CSR
- Conduct Other Duties As Assigned
Skills & Qualifications:
- Commitment To Program Objectives Of Providing Credit And Support Services To Micro-entrepreneurs
- Excellent Interpersonal And Communication Skills
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- High Levels Of Motivation And Ability To Work Independently
- Managerial/Supervisory Skills
- Computer Literate In MS Programs
- Willingness To Work In Low-income Neighborhoods
- Ability To Handle Cash/payment/deposit Transactions
- Reliable Transportation, Flexible Schedule And Ability To Travel
- Bachelor’s Degree In Business Or Experience In Lending, Marketing Or Social Work
Salary:
- Salary + Bonus Opportunity; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Advancement Opportunities, 401(k)
Contact: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
ACCION Texas-Human Resources
2014 S. Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78210
Fax: (210) 533-2940
Email: jhernandez@acciontexas.org
Website: www.acciontexas.org Posted on: Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Position: Customer Service Representative @ Alexandria, La.
Department: Lending
Position Title: Customer Service Representative @ Alexandria, La.
Reports to: Loan Officer
Goals & Objectives:
- ACCION Louisiana Is A Non-profit Micro Enterprise Development Program Based In San Antonio, Texas With Operations In Texas (Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Edinburg, El Paso, Houston And Laredo) And In Louisiana (Alexandria And New Orleans). ACCION Louisiana Is Dedicated To Increasing Incomes And Creating Jobs In Low-income Communities By Providing Micro Entrepreneurs With Access To Credit And Business Support Services Not Available From The Commercial Banking Sector. We Offer A "hand-up" To Those Striving To Support Themselves And Their Families Through Small Business Initiatives. Through Our Loans And Services, We Help Micro Entrepreneurs Strengthen Their Businesses, Stabilize And Increase Their Incomes, Create Additional Employment And Contribute To The Economic Revitalization Of Their Communities.
Tasks:
- Answer Phone Calls In A Timely And Professional Manner
- Provide Program Information To Inquiries
- Conduct Information Sessions
- Manage Intake And Input Of Applications
- Provide Follow Up To All Files On Pipeline Report
- Prepare Loan Package For Final Review
- Conduct Loan Closings
- Initiate Reminder Calls And Collection Calls
- Assist In Promoting The Program Through Cold Calls, Block Walking, Trade Shows And Business Expos
- Maintain Office Filing System
- Maintain Tracking System
- Receipt Payments And Make Deposits
- Administrative Support To Loan Officer
- Conduct Other Duties As Assigned
Skills & Qualifications:
- Excellent Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Excellent Organizational And Time Management Skills
- High Levels Of Motivation And Ability To Work Independently
- Computer Literate In MS Programs
- Ability To Handle Cash/payment/deposit Transactions
- Experience In Office Support Practices And Procedures
Salary:
- Salary Commensurate With Experience; Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; Vacation; 401(k); Advancement Opportunities
Contact: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
ACCION Texas-Louisiana
Human Resources
2014 S. Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78210
Fax: (210) 533-2940
Email: jhernandez@acciontexas.org
Website: www.accionlouisiana.org Posted on: Friday, February 26th, 2010
Position: Internal Audit-Accounting Manager
Department: Accounting
Position Title: Internal Audit-Accounting Manager
Reports to: CFO
Goals & Objectives:
- ACCION Texas Is A Non-profit Micro Enterprise Development Program Based In San Antonio With Operations In Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Laredo And McAllen. ACCION Texas Also Provides Portfolio Management Services To Other Microfinance Programs In And Out-of-state Through Its Microloan Management Services MMS. We Are Dedicated To Increasing Incomes And Creating Jobs In Low-income Communities By Providing Micro-entrepreneurs With Access To Credit And Business Support Services Not Available From The Commercial Banking Sector. Through Our Loans And Services, We Help Micro-entrepreneurs Strengthen Their Businesses, Stabilize And Increase Their Incomes, Create Additional Employment And Contribute To The Economic Revitalization Of Their Communities
Tasks:
- Define, Maintain And Implement Accounting Processes And Procedures
- Prepare/review Entries And Adjusting Entries To General Ledger In Accordance With General Accepted Accounting Procedures
- Assist The Processes Of Monitoring, Reviewing And Ensuring Complete And Accurate Documentation Of Business Transactions
- Review The Processing Of Financial Information To Ensure The Accuracy Of Reported Information And The Availability Of Funds In Compliance With State And Federal Regulations.
- Prepare Monthly Financial Statements, Supporting Schedules And Cost Accounting Reports. Prepare Monthly, Quarterly And/or Annual Reports.
- Assist With Analyzing Financial Statements And Reports On Variances
- Support CFO And Director Of Accounting In Reporting, Compliance And Audits (internal And External). Other Duties As Assigned
Skills & Qualifications:
- Solid Background In Accounting-CPA Highly Preferred
- Non-profit Accounting Experience Highly Preferred
- Ability To Work Under Tight Deadlines
- Ability To Work Collaboratively With All Levels Of Employees And Managers To Optimize Organization's And Department's Performance
- Willingness To Work Flexible Schedule
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)-required. Work Experience With Accounting Software (Fundware, Scerenic Navigator, Great Plains, QuickBooks, Etc) A Plus.
Salary:
- Salary + Benefits: Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance; 401(k)
Contact: Send resume to:
ACCION Texas-Human Resources
Email: jhernandez@acciontexas.org
Fax: (210) 533-2940
2014 S. Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78210 www.acciontexas.org Posted on: Monday, September 21st, 2009
Position: Vice President Louisiana Operations
Department: Executive Office
Position Title: Vice President Louisiana Operations
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Goals & Objectives:
- ACCION Texas-Louisiana Is A Non-profit Micro Enterprise Development Program Based In San Antonio With Operations In Texas (Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas/Fort Worth, Edinburg, El Paso, Houston And McAllen) And Louisiana (Alexandria, New Orleans And Shreveport). ACCION Texas-Louisiana Lends Throughout The States Of Texas And Louisiana.
- Mission Statement-The Mission Of ACCION Texas-Louisiana Is To Provide Credit To Small Businesses That Do Not Have Access To Loans From Commercial Sources. Through Its Loans And Services, ACCION Texas-Louisiana Helps Microentrepreneurs Strengthen Their Businesses, Stabilize And Increase Their Incomes, Create Additional Employment And Contribute To The Economic Revitalization Of Their Communities.
- Vision Statement-The Vision Of ACCION Texas-Lousiana Is To Become A Leading, Financially Stable Organization Capable Of Providing Business Credit And Services To A Significant Number Of Self-employed People Throughout The State Of Texas And Louisiana.
Tasks:
- Responsible For The Management And Performance Of The Loan Program In The State Of Louisiana (budget, Marketing, Production, Delinquency, Charge-offs)
- Manage Highly Effective Fundraising, Public Relations And Marketing Activity To Create Business And Loan Opportunities
- Supervise All Staff In Louisiana
- Support Training Program Designed For Staff Members
- Present To Board Of Directors
- Manage All Materials, Budgets And Fundraising Proceeds Accurately And With Integrity.
- Provide Useful, Timely And Accurate Reporting To ACCION Staff Members, And Other Key Stakeholders, As Required.
- Develop And Implement Efficient Recognition, Public Relations And Marketing Processing Functions.
- Proactively Develop, Design, Implement And Ensure Highly Effective Fundraising, Public Relations And Marketing Activities Including Special Events.
- Oversee And Ensure Compliance With All Contribution Dollars From Individuals, Grants, Corporations And Foundations.
- Drive Outstanding Quality Control, Accuracy And Timeliness Of Information Reported Internally And Externally.
- Ensure Effective Relationships With All External And Internal Constituencies To Promote And Advocate ACCION.
- Support Development And Implementation Of Office Policies And Procedures As They Relate To The Activities Of The Organization.
- Provide Support To Internal And External Auditors.
- Participate Actively In Forecast And Budget Processes.
- Ensure Outstanding And Consistent Branding Within Organization.
- Inspire And Motivate Team Members.
- Proactively Drive Down Operating Costs And Proactively Increase Efficiency.
- Model Leadership, Excellence And Results.
- Embrace And Safeguard Organizational Mission, Values, Vision, And Culture.
- Must Have The Ability To Work Some Irregular Hours.
- Other Duties As May Be Assigned
Skills & Qualifications:
- Passion For Organizational Mission
- Creative, Strategic And Visionary In Development, Public Relations And Marketing Programs To Provide Visibility And Funding
- Positive, Diplomatic And Highly Effective Communicator With All Stakeholder Groups
- Highly Accountable
- Positive, Outstanding Interpersonal And Relational Skills
- Comfortable With Authority And Exercising Authority
- Highly Organized, With Attention To Detail
- Committed To Excellence And Continuous Improvement
- Problem-solver And Results-oriented Producer
- Ability To Self-manage Time And Stay On Task
- Capacity To Effectively Manage Highly Effective And Efficient Fundraising, Public Relations And Marketing
- Capacity To Manage Relationships With A Diverse Audience, Including Staff, Clients, Board Members, Auditors, Bankers, Consultants, Foundation Representatives, Community Leaders, And Donors
- Ability To Give Direction, Maintain Organizational Culture, Mission And Focus On Values
- Strong Analytical Skills As They Relate To Budgeting And Fundraising.
- Strong Supervisory And Teamwork Skills.
- Extensive Computer Database And Skills Pertaining To Grant, Foundation, And Writing
- Masters Degree Preferred.
Salary:
- Salary + Bonus Opportunity; Medical, Dental, Vision And Life Insurance; 401(k)
Contact: ACCION Texas/HR
jhernandez@acciontexas.org
Fax: (210) 533-2940
2014 S. Hackberry
San Antonio, TX 78210
www.acciontexas.org Posted on: Thursday, November 5th, 2009
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