VP, National Homeownership Programs & Lending

NeighborWorks America•Washington, DC

1d•$158,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NeighborWorks America is seeking a Vice President, National Homeownership Programs and Lending to provide national leadership for its homeownership, financial capability, and lending initiatives. This role is crucial for advancing strategies that expand access to sustainable homeownership, promote financial stability, and address systemic and racial wealth inequities across the NeighborWorks Network. The Vice President will serve as the organization’s senior expert on homeownership and mortgage finance, leading the development and stewardship of national programs, providing thought leadership, and representing NeighborWorks with federal agencies, industry partners, funders, and policymakers. The position involves leading a geographically distributed team, managing departmental performance, overseeing budgets, and stewarding various funded initiatives, all while collaborating across the organization to maximize national impact. The company fosters a collaborative and diverse hybrid environment, offering a comprehensive total rewards package including a 401(k) match, paid holidays, generous leave, and industry-leading benefits, supported by a Staff Training and Education Program (STEP) for continued learning and professional development. NeighborWorks America is a mission-based organization committed to a high-performing culture guided by core values of accountability, integrity, curiosity, courage, respect, and collaboration.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business or public affairs, planning, public policy and/or any equivalent subject area. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least twelve (12) years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit program leadership, including large‑scale program implementation, grant administration, technical assistance, peer learning, and stakeholder engagement.
At least 5-7 years of demonstrated supervisory and people‑management experience.
Considerable knowledge of home ownership business development, including counseling and financial capability, single family mortgage finance and lending.
Experience managing a diverse team of staff, including remote workers.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex and large-scale programs in a fast paced team environment paired with the ability to meet critical deadlines. This includes managing budgets, timelines and coordinating with a diverse group that will include but not be limited to staff, consultants, and advisors from within and outside the NeighborWorks.
Strong analytical skills and business problem solving skills needed to initiate and prepare studies, surveys, and reports, as well as recommend/implement system solutions.
Significant exposure to and understanding of community based non-profits.
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal & written communication skills.
Accomplishments that reflect teamwork, integrity, effectiveness and efficiency — including demonstrated leadership, ability to influence and bring about consensus, and to work independently.
Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others and successfully interact with people at all management and support levels, as well as people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Ability to develop high-level professional relationships, coordinating with national and local partners, and fundraising.
Demonstrated commitment to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite and online meeting tools.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for NeighborWorks America’s national homeownership, financial capability, and lending portfolio, advancing equitable and sustainable pathways to homeownership.
Shape and implement enterprise‑level strategies that address systemic barriers and racial wealth inequities in access to homeownership, mortgage finance, and financial stability.
Ensure national homeownership initiatives align with corporate priorities, Network needs, and evolving policy, market, and capital environments.
Lead the design, oversight, and continuous improvement of national programs and initiatives related to homeownership promotion, housing counseling, financial capability, and lending.
Provide executive oversight of federally, foundation, and privately funded programs, ensuring accountability for outcomes, compliance with funding requirements, and effective stewardship of funder relationships.
Establish and monitor performance indicators for homeownership business lines; use data, evaluation, and Network input to assess impact and refine strategies.
Provide strategic direction to departmental data and analytics functions to support data‑driven decision making, performance management, and a culture of learning and inquiry.
Leverage research, market analysis, and Network performance data to identify trends, inform strategy, and strengthen the sustainability and scale of homeownership services.
Lead and develop a diverse, geographically distributed team of professional staff, providing clear direction, performance management, coaching, and opportunities for growth.
Foster an inclusive, high‑performing team culture aligned with NeighborWorks’ mission, values, and commitment to racial equity.
Ensure effective workforce planning, resource allocation, and organizational practices to support departmental goals.
Serve as NeighborWorks America’s senior subject‑matter expert on homeownership programs and lending, providing strategic advice to senior leadership, officers, and the Board.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with federal agencies, Government Sponsored Enterprises, funders, industry groups, peer intermediaries, and practitioners to advance innovation, best practices, and capital access.
Represent NeighborWorks at national forums, conferences, and stakeholder meetings; deliver executive‑level presentations and written analyses on programmatic and policy issues.
Collaborate with Resource Development and Public Relations teams to support funding and communications strategies related to homeownership and lending initiatives.
Work across the National Initiatives Division and with Field, Organizational Assessment, Training, and NeighborWorks Services divisions to ensure integrated, responsive support to the Network.
Lead or contribute to corporate projects, cross‑departmental initiatives, and special assignments, and support the Senior Vice President of National Initiatives as requested.
Provides senior-level supervision and leadership for a team of program managers and professional staff. Responsible for hiring, performance management, coaching, professional development, and succession planning.
Exercises authority through subordinate managers and leads a function with significant strategic and operational impact.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.