Senior Investor Relations Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Senior Investor Relations Officer will be solely responsible for raising and managing non-LIHTC capital for MHIC, with a focus on cultivating and securing social impact investments, grants, and philanthropic contributions. This includes developing strong relationships with foundations, hospitals, high-net-worth individuals, donor-advised funds, and other non-traditional capital partners.

The incumbent will play a central role in diversifying MHIC’s capital base, growing new sources of mission-aligned capital, and aligning investor engagement strategies with MHIC’s community development goals. Reporting to the Director of Capital Development, the Senior Investor Relations Officer will work cross-functionally with the Lending, Asset Management, and Finance teams to deliver timely communication, reporting, and engagement strategies that inspire confidence and drive long-term commitments.

Organizational Overview
For 35 years, MHIC has been a leading financier of affordable housing and community development across New England, investing over $3.4 billion to support healthy, equitable neighborhoods. With a proven record in rigorous underwriting, creative deal structuring, and strong investor relationships, MHIC has financed more than 680 developments, representing over 26,500 affordable homes and 7.3 million sq. ft. of commercial space. Visit www.mhic.com or LinkedIn for more information.

Key Responsibilities

Investor Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for foundations, hospitals, high-net-worth individuals, philanthropic institutions, and other social impact investors.
• Build and sustain high-impact, mission-aligned relationships that support MHIC’s community development and affordable housing goals.
• Anticipate investor needs, respond to inquiries, and provide exceptional service to ensure long-term trust and satisfaction.

Social Impact Capital Development

• Lead all efforts to raise non-LIHTC capital, including philanthropic grants, PRIs/MRIs, and direct social impact investments.
• Design and deliver investor pitches, proposals, reports, and tailored communications to secure new sources of capital.
• Collaborate with Finance and Lending teams to provide accurate data and impact reporting that supports investor confidence and transparency.
• Proactively identify and pursue opportunities with hospitals, foundations, donor-advised funds, and other mission-driven capital providers.

Investor Reporting & Stewardship

• Oversee the production and delivery of timely and accurate impact and financial reports for non-LIHTC investors.
• Track commitments, transactions, pledges, and relationship history in MHIC’s database system.
• Ensure compliance with funder and donor requirements, maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and transparency.

Strategic Initiatives

• Develop and execute strategies to diversify MHIC’s investor base through social impact and philanthropic channels.
• Organize and support investor engagement opportunities such as events, roundtables, site visits, and thought leadership forums.
• Monitor trends in philanthropy, social impact investing, and community development finance to inform MHIC’s fundraising strategy.

Culture Fit

At MHIC, we are collaborative, mission-oriented, and entrepreneurial. We are looking for a leader who:

• Brings a flexible mindset and can adapt to diverse teams, perspectives, and ideas.
• Thrives in a roll-up-your-sleeves environment and takes the initiative to move work forward.
• Combines analytical strength with a cooperative and partnership-driven work style.
• Values equity, integrity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.

Supervision:

This position operates with limited direct supervision and requires significant independent judgment, with clear accountability for meeting goals and delivering results.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in fundraising, investor relations, philanthropy, or social impact capital development.
• Proven track record of securing philanthropic donations, grants, and social impact investments from institutional funders and high-net-worth individuals.
• Exceptional relationship management skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders from sophisticated foundations to individual philanthropists.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate financial and social impact outcomes effectively.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with CDFIs, community development finance, affordable housing, or impact investing strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Business Development Database and/or CRM systems such as Salesforce or equivalent a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Nonprofit Management, or related field (Master’s degree a plus).

Work Environment & Benefits

MHIC offers a hybrid work model, supportive mission-driven culture, and comprehensive benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Generous medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 8% employer match
• 11 Paid holidays, generous PTO, and professional development opportunities
• Subsidized commuter benefits and free legal services

MHIC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.