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POSITION: Loan Officer DEPARTMENT: Lending SUPERVISOR: Executive Director STATUS: Full-time, salaried, exempt SALARY: $42,000-$60,000 JOB SUMMARY The Loan Officer is responsible for underwriting, originating, closing, and monitoring the portfolio of loans for NCDF CDFI, a private, non-profit, community development financial institution serving the tribal citizens of the Nez Perce Reservation and community members in areas of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. The Loan Officer’s tasks are undertaken to meet loan production goals, satisfy lending and portfolio management policies, and minimize legal and financial risk to the organization. The position works closely with the Executive Director, Financial Services Consultant, the Loan Committee, and outside lenders or service providers in support of NCDFs CDFI mission, operations, and growth potential. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Within the…
Read MoreNimiipuu Community Development Fund “Nimiipuu Fund” is seeking proposals from planning professionals to complete a feasibility study and business plan for an Business Incubator and Office space for areas in the Lapwai, Idaho or on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. This space will serve as a venue for co-working space for economic development agencies, start-up and existing firms, and a location for business programs to launch and expand business activity. The Business Incubator will contribute to community economic development by providing incubator space for small businesses, programming to assist entrepreneurs, Nimiipuu Fund CDFI operations, and providing a location for “remote workers.” Nimiipuu Fund is a certified Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) by the U.S. Treasury Department. Incorporated in 2013…
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In the fall of 2020 the IWBC and the University of Idaho, College of Agricultural and Life Science partnered in carrying out focus groups at the CDA tribe and Nez Perce Tribes specifically looking at the barriers Native American Women Business owners & start ups faced when launching a business and growing a business. From the data collected in these focus groups Tatiana Morales the Associate Director of the North ID office of the IWBC partnered with members within both tribes to collaborate on creating resources for these business owners that where culturally competent and valuable for their business launch or growth. From this collaboration a mini-series was developed and broken into 4 main sections; Business Planning, Payment Processing, Ecommerce/…
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The Idaho Hispanic Foundation announces newly formed collaboration with the Idaho Women’s Business Center and several of Idaho Native American Tribes. We are thrilled to announce the recent formation of the Idaho Native American Women Business Alliance. The mission and purpose of the Idaho Native American Women Business Alliance is for the Idaho Women’s Business center to foster relationships with all Idaho Native American tribes and to link them with statewide partners who are dedicated to engage, educate, and empower tribal women to start and grow thriving businesses. We do this by hosting events and trainings with members of the tribes, offering one on one counseling with Native American small business owners and connecting them to our vast resources and…
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August 12-13, 2021, Kamiah, Idaho Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment workshop by Kyle Smith and his assistant KiahSmith both trainers from Redwinds provide participants with skills to develop and expand theirbusiness idea by using tools and group interaction with business model canvas. (pictured above).Overall 21 participants attended this event to further their growing business or an idea basedbusiness which were the first of it’s kind tribal owned THC magazine, a food truck, an antiquestore that also sold food, a media sharing business, and a culture coffee shop. Day one started with two questions; “What is stopping you?” and “What would you like tolearn?” These questions helped to narrow down where each participant stood in growing theirbusiness. The answers to these questions…
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Nimiipuu Community Development Fund, your local Native Community Financial Institution (CDFI) loan fund, has existed since 2013. Providing technical support, financial education/coaching, and financing resources to Nez Perce Tribal members and community members residing on the Nez Perce Reservation and surrounding areas in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. A highlight is supporting the entrepreneurial spirit in our community. Nimiipuu Fund was able to launch over $900,000 in consumer and business loans since 2016. From hospitality, childcare, food, artists, and construction, we care for you! Our technical services and workshops also helped with launching businesses or readjusting with the global pandemic into e-commerce. As Nimἱipuu Fund strives to move forward, they reach out to you for support and success. We look to…
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Nimiipuu Fund, Native CDFI held its 2nd Annual Golf Scramble at the Nez Perce Tribe’s 18-hole championship course at Red Wolf Golf Club. It was a beautiful day with temperate weather, good vibes, and smiles as 88 participants (22 teams) prepared for a day of activities. Our golf scramble helps build partnerships and raise awareness of the Nimiipuu Fund mission by highlighting success stories and bringing awareness to the growing need to build financial independence and our local business ecosystem. Thank you to the Red Wolf Golf Club staff and the generosity from volunteers and sponsors who helped make this year’s event run smoothly. Each year we strive to bring in someone legendary and this year did not disappoint. Professional…
Read MoreCongratulations to award winning artist, Roger Amerman, Choctaw Nation Citizen. The Nimiipuu Fund has provided some start-up capital to help Mr. Amerman resume his business, which was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. He is a renowned artist in Indian Country, whose work is showcased on many different levels. Nimiipuu Fund is happy to assist Mr. Amerman and looks forward to all of his upcoming work.
Read MoreU.S. Treasury Awards $1.25 Billion to Support Economic Relief in Communities Affected by COVID-19Announcement Made by Vice President Harris Alongside Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, U.S. Senator Mark Warner, and U.S. Representative Maxine Waters Washington – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today awarded $1.25 billion in COVID-19 relief funds to 863 community development financial institutions (CDFIs). The awards were announced today by Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House with Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen. The grants will be made through Treasury’s CDFI Rapid Response Program (CDFI RRP) and will provide necessary capital for CDFIs to respond to economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in underserved communities.“In serving places that the financial sector historically hasn’t served well, CDFIs…
Read MoreNimiipuu Fund office will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week to recognize the Nez Perce Tribe Whitebird War Memorial on June 17th and Juneteenth recognized on June 19th. The Tribal Women eCommerce Luncheon will be postponed until further notice and coordination of a future date will be organized by Idaho Women’s Business Center and Nez Perce Tribe Economic Development. Our Women Who Wine Sip ‘n Paint fundraiser will proceed on Thursday at the Clearwater River Casino. Tickets can be purchased online or by contacting our office. Our CDFI continues to work to provide finance justice by providing access to capital for individuals, small businesses, and communities who are disproportionately left behind by mainstream finance. Nimiipuu Fund #FinanceJustice…
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