Organizational Overview
The Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) is a non-profit, community development financial institution providing integrated business services to low-income community entrepreneurs to start and grow businesses in their own neighborhood. These businesses then enrich the economic and social fabric of the community. More information at www.ndc-mn.org.
In 2023, NDC was humbled to be named the administrator of the Minnesota PROMISE Act Grants Program for the Twin Cities. The PROMISE Act Grants Program will deliver grants to businesses in North Minneapolis, South Minneapolis, and St. Paul that have been adversely affected by structural racial discrimination, civil unrest, and lack of access to capital. More information at mnpromiseact.org
Summary
This role involves working with PROMISE Act applicants to provide direct application support. This support will take place at in-person application labs and includes checking financial documents, reviewing banking information, and ensuring that grant applications meet program requirements. This role requires the volunteer to be available at least twice per month for in-person application labs. This position will require 6 hours per month for 4 months.
Key responsibilities include:
o Maintain excellent data privacy and document security
o Verifying the identity of the applicant you work with to ensure data privacy
o Assist applicants with questions about the application process or information
o Provide support with scanning and printing documents
o Provide technical support for applicants working on their mobile phone
o Provide recommendations for applicants to receive additional cultural or language support as applicable
o Keep detailed and accurate records of businesses and applicants for reporting and invoicing purposes
o Attend required training sessions and meetings
o Stay connected with the TA Coordinator and provide updates as needed ( Weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30pm would be preferable).
