Senior Director of the CDO Network - CDAD

Mondo Unlimited•Detroit, MI

1d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

This role sits at the center of Detroit’s community development ecosystem and will help shape collaboration, investment, and policy that impact neighborhoods across the city. The Senior Director of the CDO Network will steward a network of approximately 37 community development organizations serving neighborhoods across Detroit who are grantees of the CDO Fund. This position supports the ambitions of these organizations, fosters cross-sector collaboration and elevates their collective influence on shaping public policy, and connects CDOs to all parts of the community development ecosystem in Detroit. This position is an excellent opportunity for a talented professional to engage in meaningful issues affecting Detroit residents. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and effective team player eager to facilitate the collective vision and goals of CDAD & Enterprise Community Partners’ teams and external partners. This position serves as an adept convener and connector across philanthropy, government, and CDO leaders. This dynamic and evolving role requires flexibility, strong facilitation and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead complex collaborations among diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

Ability to work with a diverse set of stakeholders, including community development organizations, block clubs, CDFIs, intermediaries, academic institutions, government officials
At least 7 years of experience in community development, public policy, urban planning, community organizing, real estate development, public health, or related fields, including experience leading collaborative initiatives or partnerships
Experience with a variety of facilitation techniques to bring groups to consensus, present complex information, and move groups through action
Ability to draw connections between CDO priorities and opportunities for partnership, advocacy, and education
Ability to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team
Proven experience in project management and multiple project coordination
Deep knowledge and ties to Detroit’s community development ecosystem, issues impacting neighborhoods, and nonprofit management
Experience in conflict resolution, equity-centered work, and healing-centered practices
Experience in building and nurturing networks, coalitions, or communities of practice that encompass a range of perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds
Responsive to change and committed to learning, ensuring smooth transitions when job descriptions or priorities shift

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal housing programs and land use is strongly preferred
Experience growing online/offline community through art, mobilization, and/or organizing

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate a cohort of community development organizations by convening regular meetings that foster relationships, facilitate shared decision-making, and move the group to collective action
Plan and coordinate learning opportunities for CDO Fund grantees
Build strong working relationships across culture, age, race, and organization size
Connect CDOs to wider ecosystem-level work including CDAD’s public policy and advocacy work, ecosystem building work, and field building activities
Help CDOs build and maintain partnerships with philanthropy, intermediaries, policymakers, elected officials, and program staff working on issues impacting neighborhoods
Represent CDAD in several collaborative spaces including a table of intermediaries providing capacity-building services to CDOs
Design programs and strategy with the CDAD team that supports CDOs to meet their missions
Implement strong collaborative processes including setting strategic meeting agendas, maintaining a culture of accountability, and facilitating action-oriented dialogue
Steward and track progress, communicating key takeaways and next steps from convenings to inform future strategy and action