Portfolio Manager, Community Projects

Community Capital Fund (CCF) is a Community Development nonprofit that provides grants, technical assistance, and coaching to support under resourced neighborhoods and projects in the Greater Kansas City Metropolitan Area, helping to advance Asset Based Community Development and increase financial, human, and social capital.

This role will serve on the Fiscal Sponsorship team, helping to run, strengthen, and further develop CCF’s Fiscal Sponsorship Practice. Fiscal sponsorship is a nonprofit model that allows grassroots leaders, social ventures, and emerging organizations to carry out charitable work under the legal and administrative umbrella of an established 501(c)(3). Through this structure, CCF provides operational infrastructure, financial management, compliance oversight, and organizational development support to projects. CCF maintains a dedicated fiscal sponsorship practice that currently supports more than 30 projects, primarily women and/or minority led, which have collectively raised more than $6 million in grant capital.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Portfolio Manager, Community Projectsplays a key role in advancing the mission of CCF by independently managing a portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects. This individual will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with project leaders, coordinating nonprofit development opportunities, supporting financial processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

In collaboration with the broader fiscal sponsorship team, the role will also contribute to the development and implementation of practice-wide initiatives that support organizational goals and respond to emerging community needs. While this role does not lead the overall direction of the fiscal sponsorship practice, it requires strong strategic thinking and business acumen to support a growing and dynamic portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Organizational Development & Sustainability Support: Provide organizational development support to sponsored projects in service of defined impact, revenue, and organizational goals. Support includes guidance on business strategy, operations, fundraising, and leadership development to help projects thrive.

1. Financial & Contract Management: Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance for a portfolio of sponsored projects. Support alignment with financial best practices, legal requirements, and contractual obligations, including review and communication of sponsorship agreements.

1. Project Selection: Collaborate with CCF’s fiscal sponsorship committee and community partners to identify and select projects eligible for fiscal sponsorship, evaluating their alignment with the organization's mission and impact potential.

1. Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with sponsored projects, community partners, funders, and stakeholders. Represent the organization at relevant community events.

1. Monitoring and Evaluation: Support the implementation of systems to track key performance indicators that assess the impact and effectiveness of the fiscal sponsorship practice. Contribute to identifying trends, surfacing insights, and recommending improvements in collaboration with the fiscal sponsorship team.

1. Risk and Systems Leadership: Develop a working knowledge of fiscal sponsorship risk areas and operational infrastructure. In partnership with the fiscal sponsorship team, help implement systems, policies, and practices that promote legal compliance, mitigate risk, and support effective program delivery. Bring a solutions-oriented mindset and contribute ideas that strengthen the practice and advance CCF’s mission.

This Role Is a Great Fit If…

• You thrive in dynamic environments where no two projects are the same.

• You are energized by helping organizations build strong businesses, and just strong programs.

• You have a range of experience in nonprofit operations, including financial management, budgeting, HR processes, compliance, and organizational systems.

• You enjoy working 1:1 with leaders of grassroots organizations, social ventures, and emerging nonprofits—coaching them, helping them problem solve, and supporting their growth.

• You are highly organized, able to manage and track your own schedule, and comfortable holding others accountable to timelines, deliverables, and shared expectations.

• You are a natural relationship builder who leads with trust, empathy, and clarity.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

1. 5+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership, philanthropy, financial management or related fields.

1. Familiarity with the Kansas City community is a plus.

1. Candidates with a proven track record in successfully managing or scaling businesses or programs.

COMPENSATION

The starting compensation range for this role is around $70,000 for candidates at the manager level. Depending on background and qualifications, the role may also be considered at the director level, with compensation adjusted accordingly. More detailed information will be shared with candidates who advance in the process.Compensation also includes an end-of-year bonus for performance, 100% employer paid full health benefits for employees, matching retirement contributions, and three weeks of paid time off. CCF also provides Summer Hours and a flexible, hybrid work environment. Candidates must be based in, or willing to locate to, the KC Metro area.

APPLY

Please email Shannon King, Sr. Director of Fiscal Sponsorship, Community Capital Fund, [email protected], and include your 1) resume or CV and 2) a one-page cover letter that highlights your experience that aligns with the key responsibilities of this role. Please include “Portfolio Manager, Community Projects” in the subject line.

Community Capital Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full Time