Chief Executive Officer

Background

We Drive Positive Economic and Social Change
At Florida Community Loan Fund (FCLF) we are dedicated to improving lives and communities. Our financing meets the needs of nonprofit organizations and mission-based for-profit companies that develop affordable housing, supportive housing, community facilities, and economic development projects. Every loan we make brings high social impact to its community. We care about your mission, not just our bottom line.

Our core purpose

• FCLF exists to maximize opportunities for people and places outside of the economic mainstream

Our vision

• Opportunity and dignity exist for every person and community in Florida

Our mission

• Our expertise and capital make projects successful and help organizations improve lives and communities

Summary

Florida Community Loan Fund seeks a strategic, mission-driven, and financially astute Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization into its next chapter of community impact, organizational advancement, and long-term sustainability.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO serves as the chief executive and enterprise leader of FCLF. This individual provides strategic direction and holds full accountability for institutional performance, financial strength,
portfolio quality, capitalization strategy, and mission advancement. The CEO ensures disciplined capital allocation, rigorous credit oversight, and operational excellence while maintaining the confidence of borrowers, investors, philanthropic partners, public sector stakeholders, and the communities FCLF serves. The CEO translates Board-approved priorities into measurable financial and community impact outcomes across lending, capital formation, compliance, and organizational infrastructure. The role requires balancing mission alignment with sound financial stewardship to safeguard asset quality, preserve institutional credibility, and support responsible growth. FCLF is entering a significant leadership transition following the tenure of a highly respected, long-serving executive. The next CEO will inherit a strong foundation, an experienced leadership team, and a trusted reputation built over decades of service to communities throughout Florida. Success will require honoring the organization’s mission-driven culture and relationship-based approach while leading the organization through its next phase of growth, opportunity, and impact.
The successful candidate will be a visible and influential leader who can strengthen strategic relationships, expand partnerships, advance capital deployment, and identify new opportunities to deepen FCLF’s impact across
the state. This individual will bring the leadership, judgment, and external presence necessary to position FCLF for continued relevance, sustainability, and leadership within Florida’s community development ecosystem and the national CDFI sector.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Leadership, Strategy & Organizational Growth
• Lead the execution of FCLF’s strategic priorities in partnership with the
Board of Directors, ensuring alignment between mission impact, financial
performance, and long-term organizational sustainability
• Establish enterprise-wide performance standards and accountability
measures, and operating priorities that support disciplined execution
across all business lines
• Evaluate strategic opportunities and organizational priorities that advance
FCLF’s mission and long-term sustainability
• Ensure continuity of operations, stakeholder confidence, and
organizational effectiveness during periods of leadership transition

Capital Formation, Financial Stewardship & Institutional Sustainability
• Maintain overall responsibility for FCLF’s financial health, capitalization
strategy, liquidity management, and long-term sustainability
• Lead efforts to secure and diversify capital through relationships with
financial institutions, investors, philanthropy, government programs, and
other funding partners
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and resource
allocation to support organizational priorities and responsible growth
• Ensure compliance with CDFI Fund requirements, lending covenants,
regulatory obligations, and reporting standards

Lending, Community Impact & Portfolio Performance
• Provide executive oversight of all lending, investment, and financing
activities to ensure strong portfolio performance, disciplined underwriting,
and measurable community impact
• Expand opportunities for capital deployment by strengthening referral
networks, strategic partnerships, and market presence throughout Florida
• Protect borrower-centered practices while maintaining appropriate credit
quality, risk management standards, and institutional discipline
• Guide product and program evolution in response to changing community
needs, market conditions, and funding opportunities

External Relations, Stakeholder Engagement & Sector Leadership
• Serve as the primary ambassador and public representative of FCLF with
investors, financial institutions, borrowers, policymakers, philanthropy,
community organizations, and industry partners
• Strengthen existing relationships while cultivating new partnerships that
advance FCLF’s mission, capitalization, and community impact
• Represent FCLF at local, state, and national forums and advance
awareness of the organization’s mission, impact, and financing capabilities
• Advocate for policies, programs, and partnerships that support
underserved communities and strengthen FCLF’s strategic objectives

Talent Leadership, Culture & Organizational Effectiveness
• Lead, develop, and support a high-performing leadership team while
fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, transparency,
accessibility, and mission alignment
• Preserve critical institutional knowledge while promoting organizational
adaptability and long-term leadership continuity
• Establish clear performance expectations, succession planning strategies,
and professional development opportunities across the organization
• Promote effective communication, cross-functional coordination, and
organizational effectiveness

Governance, Risk Management & Board Partnership
• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, providing timely
and transparent reporting on organizational performance, financial
condition, portfolio quality, strategic initiatives, and mission impact
• Partner with the Board to support effective governance, strategic
planning, and long-term organizational stewardship
• Ensure appropriate enterprise risk management, operational resilience,
cybersecurity, compliance, and internal control practices
• Promote sound governance, ethical decision-making, and organizational
accountability across all areas of the enterprise

Requirements

Executive Leadership & Organizational Accountability
Minimum of 15 years of progressive executive leadership experience, including
significant accountability for organizational performance, financial results, governance,
and long-term institutional sustainability within complex mission-driven, financial
services, community development, or related organizations.

Relationship Development, External Influence &
Stakeholder Engagement
Exceptional ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with investors, financial
institutions, public sector agencies, philanthropic organizations, community partners,
borrowers, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. Demonstrated success serving as
the visible external representative and advocate for an organization and its mission.

Community Development Finance & Impact Investing Expertise
Demonstrated leadership experience within community development finance,
affordable housing finance, economic development, impact investing, banking, or
related sectors, with a strong understanding of CDFI business models, community
Impact strategies and public-private financing structures. Experience with CDFI Fund
programs, New Markets Tax Credits, Capital Magnet Fund, and related financing tools
strongly preferred.

Public Policy & Regulatory Ecosystem Insight
Sophisticated understanding of the public policy, regulatory, and legislative factors
influencing community development finance, affordable housing, and economic
development, and CDFI institutions.

Strategic Vision, Growth & Innovation
Proven ability to identify emerging opportunities, develop forward-looking strategies,
and position organizations for sustainable growth, expanded impact, and long-term
relevance in changing market and policy environments.

Capital Formation, Financial Stewardship & Institutional Sustainability
Demonstrated success in securing and managing diverse sources of capital, overseeing
complex financial structures, maintaining balance sheet strength, and ensuring longterm organizational sustainability within a capital-intensive environment.

Leadership Transition & Organizational Change Management
Proven ability to lead organizations through periods of leadership transition,
organizational evolution, and strategic change while preserving institutional knowledge,
strengthening organizational culture, and building alignment among boards, staff, and
key stakeholders. Demonstrated success implementing complex strategic priorities,
fostering organizational stability and trust, and leading with humility, transparency,
accessibility and authenticity during periods of change and growth.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary range for this position is
$360,000-$400,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to base
Compensation: The position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus.
FCLF offers a competitive base salary as well as
excellent benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
• Health
• Dental
• Life, Short, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer-paid
contributions
• Generous paid time off program

How to Apply

Email Melania Deaver @ [email protected]