Company Overview
WWBIC is dedicated to Putting Dreams to Work by empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs through accessible financial education, fair capital, and innovative financial products. With over 39 years of impactful service, WWBIC has served over 76,923 individuals and loaned over $125 million to small business owners. WWBIC’s technical and capital support has created or retained 15,734 jobs with 10,827 businesses served (verified in business). WWBIC has also provided $1.92 million in financial wellness and match savings assistance to Wisconsin residents since 1999.

Manager, KIVA & Alternative Lending

Overview:
This full-time leadership role oversees and grows WWBIC’s KIVA (0% interest microloan) program across Wisconsin. The manager ensures strong program performance, builds partnerships, and helps underserved entrepreneurs access funding and resources.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and expand the statewide KIVA program
• Develop outreach strategies to increase awareness and participation
• Ensure program goals, funder requirements, and client outcomes are met

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as main contact with KIVA USA
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners, funders, and stakeholders
• Manage reporting, compliance, and funder deliverables

Client Support & Outreach

• Help small business owners access loans, training, and financial education
• Lead workshops, trainings, and community outreach efforts
• Coordinate events, marketing, and program activities

Program Development

• Support funding opportunities and development efforts
• Manage partnerships, advisory council engagement, and program improvements

Qualifications

• 3+ years in economic development or business
• Experience managing programs and trainings
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Valid driver’s license (travel required)
• Knowledge of small business or microenterprise development preferred

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based (Madison, WI) with regular in-state travel
• Occasional evenings and weekends required

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Work is generally more sedentary in nature with movement required.

· Work is primarily performed within an office environment with standard office equipment; regular travel is required. Normally, in the state of Wisconsin.

· Must be able to read, write, and communicate fluently in English. Must have clarity of vision. Bilingual is plus, but not mandatory.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties requirements.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or EOE with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case. basis.

EOE

Pay: $49,524.00 - $61,905.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you be willing to work occasional evening and weekend hours when required ?

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Madison, WI 53713

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