Senior Director of the CDO Network - CDAD
Non-Profit Personnel Network, Detroit, MI, United States
Senior Director of the CDO Network - CDAD
Posted On 03/16/2026
Job Information Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Work Experience 7+ years
$85,000 - $95,000
City Detroit
State/Province Michigan
48202
Job Description About
Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD)
has partnered with
Mondo Unlimited
to recruit a
Senior Director of the CDO Network , a leadership role that will help strengthen and connect Detroit’s community development organizations.
CDAD is a membership-centered organization with more than 100 dues-paying members. The organization advocates for public policies and resources that support nonprofit, community-based organizations and resident-led groups working to strengthen Detroit neighborhoods through development, land use planning, community organizing, and other neighborhood revitalization efforts.
CDAD plays a central role in Detroit’s community development ecosystem, bringing together neighborhood organizations, philanthropy, government, and intermediaries to strengthen collaboration and advance equitable development across the city.
Strong CDOs are essential to creating and sustaining thriving neighborhoods. However, many CDOs in Detroit face challenges in accessing funding, technical assistance, and capacity-building resources needed to maximize their impact. These organizations play a vital role in preserving affordable housing, supporting small businesses, advancing youth development, improving land use, creating public space, and advancing economic mobility for residents. Without sustained investment, their ability to drive meaningful change is at risk.
In response to this need, the CDO Fund was established to provide direct financial support, technical assistance, and capacity-building opportunities to Detroit’s CDOs. Managed by Enterprise Community Partners, the CDO Fund strengthens local organizations by equipping them with the tools and resources necessary to implement impactful programs, secure additional funding, and drive long-term community transformation.
About the Opportunity
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.
Reporting
This senior leadership position reports to CDAD’s Executive Director and works in close collaboration with CDAD’s Public Policy and Ecosystem Building staff and in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, which administers the CDO Fund.
Key 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
Qualifications and Preferred 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
Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal housing programs and land use is strongly preferred
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
Experience growing online/offline community through art, mobilization, or organizing
Responsive to change and committed to learning, ensuring smooth transitions when job descriptions or priorities shift
Salary and Benefits
Salary between $85,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience
CDAD staff enjoy health, dental, vision, and life insurance with a 3% employer retirement match
CDAD is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive organization. Our core values are equity, diversity, integrity, and respect. Candidates from all equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.
This posting will be open until a suitable candidate is found.
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Job Information Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Work Experience 7+ years
$85,000 - $95,000
City Detroit
State/Province Michigan
48202
Job Description About
Community Development Advocates of Detroit (CDAD)
has partnered with
Mondo Unlimited
to recruit a
Senior Director of the CDO Network , a leadership role that will help strengthen and connect Detroit’s community development organizations.
CDAD is a membership-centered organization with more than 100 dues-paying members. The organization advocates for public policies and resources that support nonprofit, community-based organizations and resident-led groups working to strengthen Detroit neighborhoods through development, land use planning, community organizing, and other neighborhood revitalization efforts.
CDAD plays a central role in Detroit’s community development ecosystem, bringing together neighborhood organizations, philanthropy, government, and intermediaries to strengthen collaboration and advance equitable development across the city.
Strong CDOs are essential to creating and sustaining thriving neighborhoods. However, many CDOs in Detroit face challenges in accessing funding, technical assistance, and capacity-building resources needed to maximize their impact. These organizations play a vital role in preserving affordable housing, supporting small businesses, advancing youth development, improving land use, creating public space, and advancing economic mobility for residents. Without sustained investment, their ability to drive meaningful change is at risk.
In response to this need, the CDO Fund was established to provide direct financial support, technical assistance, and capacity-building opportunities to Detroit’s CDOs. Managed by Enterprise Community Partners, the CDO Fund strengthens local organizations by equipping them with the tools and resources necessary to implement impactful programs, secure additional funding, and drive long-term community transformation.
About the Opportunity
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.
Reporting
This senior leadership position reports to CDAD’s Executive Director and works in close collaboration with CDAD’s Public Policy and Ecosystem Building staff and in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, which administers the CDO Fund.
Key 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
Qualifications and Preferred 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
Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal housing programs and land use is strongly preferred
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
Experience growing online/offline community through art, mobilization, or organizing
Responsive to change and committed to learning, ensuring smooth transitions when job descriptions or priorities shift
Salary and Benefits
Salary between $85,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience
CDAD staff enjoy health, dental, vision, and life insurance with a 3% employer retirement match
CDAD is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive organization. Our core values are equity, diversity, integrity, and respect. Candidates from all equity-seeking groups are encouraged to apply.
This posting will be open until a suitable candidate is found.
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