Manager, Community Real Estate Analyst
United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) is at the forefront of the fight against poverty, striving to enhance social conditions and foster more equitable communities. As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, and the largest United Way in the world, UWGT reinforces a crucial community safety net to support people living in poverty. United Way’s network of 300+ agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region work to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need.
In the past two decades UWGT has assumed a more significant role in spearheading cross-sector solutions, to protect, strengthen and revitalize neighbourhoods that encourage greater inclusion. We are not just a funder, but an active leader in making this region better for all.
As the fabric of our neighbourhoods change, so too do the needs. And the solutions needed. We are launching a bold new strategy that deepens our place-based work with the goal of scaling our community innovation and investing in community owned real estate, ensuring that people have access to the supports they need close to home.
Reporting to the Director, Community Real Estate, the Manager, Community Real Estate Analyst is responsible to support United Way Greater Toronto’s vision for a UWGT powered community real estate initiative aimed at improving the strength and sustainability of community service organizations by: providing financial analysis and advice on the viability of projects as part of grant-making and investment decisions; offering support and advice to sector and partnership initiatives to build capacity and create successful opportunities for community-owned space or partnerships with the public sector for neighbourhoods and communities living in poverty.
What you’ll do:
Project Analysis
- Provide a thorough analysis of project financials, pro-formas, business and operational plans, capital budgets, and capacity of project leads to deliver
- Review projects with an eye to their eligibility for granting and other opportunities
- Provide advice to projects and internal colleagues on ‘readiness’ for partners to work with United Way and other non-profit funders or private financing
- Support the Community Real Estate & Capital Grants Director in preparing reports and recommendations around project viability and project concepts as well as any associated risks
Portfolio Oversight & Granting
- Have an understanding of the variety of capital funding sources and programs typically associated with non-profit capital projects
- Inform and support the roll-out of United Way’s capital granting processes including risk mitigation and appropriate fund oversight (i.e., approvals process and project milestones)
- Monitor a portfolio of funded capital projects and execution of funding contracts
- Support ongoing project stewardship for funded projects working collaboratively with other colleagues and teams
Capacity Building
- Provide guidance to a network of non-profit community partners at various stages of project development
- Support internal colleagues and community partner capacity related to community real estate projects with an eye to surfacing opportunities, risks, implications, and any special considerations related to projects that involve a mix of partners (such as Community Hubs)
- Work closely with academic partners and other colleagues and advisors to develop and evaluate capacity building activities including support to workshops and other activities
- Work alongside a network of skilled volunteers to support mentorship initiatives across public, non-profit, and private sectors as part of a capacity building ladder.
- Help to strengthen the skills of a diverse range of non-profit partners (emerging and established, equity-led/equity-deserving, land trusts, social service agency, and those with more limited development experience and expertise).
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Represent UWGT and participate in appropriate external tables around community real estate and liaise with a mix of key stakeholders
- Support Director, Community Real Estate and Capital Projects with establishing partnerships and memoranda of understandings
Other:
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure UWGT’s priorities and goals are achieved including but not limited to Neighbourhoods team, Strategic Initiatives, team, Corporate Donor Relations, and Product Development (donor engagement), Research, Public Policy & Evaluation (evaluation and neighbourhood profiles), Communications & Public Affairs (media and stories Ensuring accurate reporting and financial accountability of United Way investments
What you’ll need to be successful:
- More than 3 years and up to and including 5 years’ experience in some of the following: community and urban planning, real estate investment or development, project management, finance, or accounting
- Proven ability to create real estate development pro forma models
- Understanding of real estate market dynamics and valuation techniques
- Advanced financial analytical skills, financial modelling, and planning skills, problem-solving
- Willingness to work with diverse stakeholders such as social service providers, community groups, private and/or non-profit developers, government
- Familiarity with community capacity building and knowledge mobilization tools and processes an asset
- Proven organizational skills, including ability to take initiative, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines under pressure, and carry projects with minimum supervision
- Knowledge of relevant granting and funding programs and processes an asset
- Strong analytical skills with ability to assess opportunities and use independent judgment to problem solve
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work respectfully and inclusively with diverse populations and multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal)
- Willingness to actively contribute to the organizational equity framework through participation in learning opportunities and implementing anti-oppressive and anti-racist learnings into action internally and externally
Does this sound like you? Show us your Local Love. Come and do great work at United Way Greater Toronto!
Please apply no later than May 8, 2024
We are committed to being transparent about our practices around pay. The salary range for this role will be shared with candidates who are being considered for it.
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About United Way Greater Toronto:
As the largest non-government funder of community services in the GTA, United Way Greater Toronto reinforces a crucial community safety net. United Way’s network of agencies and initiatives in neighbourhoods across Peel, Toronto and York Region works to ensure that everyone has access to the programs and services they need to thrive today. Mobilizing the network and other community support, United Way tackles #unignorable issues linked to poverty. United Way’s work is rooted in ground-breaking research, strategic leadership, local advocacy and cross-sectoral partnerships committed to building lasting solutions to the GTA’s greatest challenges.
Learn more about our work at unitedwaygt.org. Diversity & Inclusion:
United Way is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects our diverse community to ensure we’re best equipped to serve it. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation to apply to join our team. Our commitment to excellence in diversity goes beyond promoting equity. By incorporating a variety of experiences and perspectives, we create opportunities for innovative solutions and maximize the impact of our work.