Simone Malone
Columbus,OH
Summary
A dedicated, passionate, results-driven Program Associate with experience in managing philanthropic grants and programs aimed at building the capacity of for-profit and non-profit housing developers across the country for regional and national Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Investors. Seeking to leverage grants and program management skills and proven ability to execute community programs alongside high-impact investments to achieve the company’s core mission for social progress.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equitable Path Forward (EPF) Program Associate
Enterprise Community Partners
10.2023 - Current
- Execute the overall EPF program strategy through the coordination and portfolio management of EPF's initiatives including lines of credit to BIPOC-led housing developers totaling $13.8 million in investment; the developer-focused advisory services grant program, and the Peer Network, a leadership exchange for senior leaders of development companies a part of the program.
- Capacity to comprehend a developer partner's financing needs, collaborate cross-functionally with Enterprise Capital Divisions to develop a capital investment strategy, including recommendations for a relevant grant scope of work
Assistant Development Analyst
Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH)
11.2018 - 09.2023
- Assisted developers on their submission of housing tax credit applications and internal LIHTC equity investment packages totaling over a dozen projects and $100 million in tax credit investment
- Developed and administered three key grant resident services programs for developer partners totaling over $2.5 million in investment
Development Intern
The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program, SPACES (gallery)
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Managed donor and member database Salesforce and generated and sent acknowledgement letters to recent donors
Grant Proposal Writer/ Development Intern
Esperanza Inc.
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Researched and developed grant proposals aligned with Esperanza's mission to secure funding for primary programs
Education
B.A. in Political Science with a dual Minor in Communications and Urban Studies -
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, Ohio05.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database management
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Technical understanding
- Resource management
- Research
- Relationship building
Accomplishments
- Real Estate Analyst Training, Multi-Generational Workforce Panel Moderator, Equitable Path Forward (EPF) National Peer Network Convening (2024)
- Affordable Housing Finance Reader's Choice Award Nomination Finalist (2023)
Affiliations
- Community Outreach Committee to the Board, Franklinton Development Association (2022-Present)
- Ohio Women’s Affordable Housing Network Member (2022- Present)
- Move to Prosper, Steering Committee Member (2019-2022)
Certification
- YWCA Certified Facilitator on Race and Cultural Competency
- National Development Council (NDC) Housing Development Finance Professional training courses HD410, HD420, and HD423
- CohnReznick Understanding LIHTC: Four-Part Webinar Series, Council of Development Finance Agencies: Intro to Tax Credit Finance
Timeline
Equitable Path Forward (EPF) Program Associate
Enterprise Community Partners
10.2023 - Current
Assistant Development Analyst
Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH)
11.2018 - 09.2023
Development Intern
The Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Program, SPACES (gallery)
06.2018 - 08.2018
Grant Proposal Writer/ Development Intern
Esperanza Inc.
01.2016 - 05.2018
B.A. in Political Science with a dual Minor in Communications and Urban Studies -
Baldwin Wallace University
- YWCA Certified Facilitator on Race and Cultural Competency
- National Development Council (NDC) Housing Development Finance Professional training courses HD410, HD420, and HD423
- CohnReznick Understanding LIHTC: Four-Part Webinar Series, Council of Development Finance Agencies: Intro to Tax Credit Finance
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