Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

The Board of Directors of the SC Community Loan Fund (SCCLF) has retained The Boland Group (TBG) to select it’s next CEO, the final step of a four year succession planning process.

Location : Columbia OR Greenville / Spartanburg / Anderson OR Charleston

Current SC residents strongly preferred

Compensation : salary based on relevant experience, competitive benefits, negotiable bonus.

About the Opportunity : SCCLF is a certified Community Development Entity(CDE) in the state of South Carolina and a U.S. Treasury certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). With offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, SCCLF’s diverse board and staff reflect the communities served. One of only three certified loan fund CDFIs in the State, in 2024 SCCLF celebrated 20 years of economic growth and development fueled by catalytic community investment driving over $1B in community lending and investment. Today, SCCLF has a $51M in assets and has allocated $85M in New Market Tax Credits (NMTCs). This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spearhead a thriving organization that doesn’t rely on federal funding and leverage the potential to do even more good from a position of unprecedented stability and strength. In our experience, opportunities like these arise infrequently, every two, three even four decades

About the Position : We’re looking for a proven leader committed to equitable access to economic opportunity , and proven experience in banking or nonprofit management. To ensure the organization’s effective operation and growth, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations, direction and fiscal management of the organization. You’ll build intentional relationships with the staff, board, volunteers, donors and investors. As the successful candidate, you’ll have general management experience gained leading the operations, finances, capitalization, people and infrastructure of an entity with a multi-million dollar budget. You’ll report to the Board Chair and lead 16 engaged employees and contractors, including a senior leadership team : a Chief Financial Officer, a Chief Operating Officer and a Chief Lending Officer.

Responsibilities : As the successful candidate for CEO, you’ll bring a proven track record of :

• Best Practices & Compliance at the federal, state and local level.
• Capitalization, Lending & Financial Management : of an evolving, high impact business
• Board Governance : empower board-driven committee structure and strategic plan.
• Advocacy, Community Relations & Fund Development : Develop / maintain relationships with donors, funders, nonprofits, private entities, government, and community.
• Operations : Technology, Human Resources & Facilities : Ensure cost-effective processes / infrastructure in place for organization to successfully execute the strategic plan.

Requirements : In addition, you’ll have these minimum qualifications and experience :

T o Apply / Receive a full Position Overview : send resume and salary requirements. Qualified candidates will be contacted immediately.