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Rise Rise partners with communities to build stronger, more equitable St. Louis area neighborhoods. How do we do it? We make a difference!

We provide technical assistance to help neighborhood organizations realize and maintain their visions of positive change. We partner with neighborhood organizations to develop housing and other improvements to revitalize neighborhoods. We provide development consulting and historic preservation consulting services, as well as mapping and database management services, empowering both nonprofit organizations and for-profit developers to effect sustainable neighborhood revitalization. We provide pre-development funding to enable nonprofit organizations to begin work on difficult, important redevelopment projects where conventional financing is not available. We are a conduit for knowledge between organizations, residents, and institutions facing similar struggles and working toward similar goals, bringing consistency to the region-wide community development process.

Save the date! 🎳 Mississippi Mingle returns in November.Join us at Pin-Up Bowl on November 12, 6–9 p.m., in the Delmar L...
09/28/2026

Save the date! 🎳 Mississippi Mingle returns in November.

Join us at Pin-Up Bowl on November 12, 6–9 p.m., in the Delmar Loop for a fun evening bringing together friends, partners, and supporters of Rise while raising funds for our work across the St. Louis region.

More details coming soon!

✨ We’re Hiring: Director of Finance ✨Rise Community Development – St. Louis, MOFull-time • Exempt • Hybrid EligibleRise ...
03/12/2026

✨ We’re Hiring: Director of Finance ✨
Rise Community Development – St. Louis, MO
Full-time • Exempt • Hybrid Eligible

Rise is looking for a strategic, mission-driven Director of Finance to lead financial operations across our organization and 60+ real estate affiliate entities. If you care about strengthening St. Louis neighborhoods and supporting affordable housing, this senior leadership role may be the perfect fit.

What You’ll Do
📌 Lead organization-wide financial operations, including accounting, internal controls, treasury, and audits
📌 Guide financial strategy and oversee multi-entity real estate financials with our Director of Asset Management
📌 Manage CDFI-related compliance, reporting, and loan portfolio functions
📌 Develop forecasts, scenario planning, and annual consolidated budgets
📌 Maintain relationships with bookkeeping partners, banks, investors & auditors
📌 Prepare financial reports for senior leadership, funders, and the Board

What We’re Looking For
✔ 5+ years of senior nonprofit finance leadership
✔ Experience with multi-entity or real-estate-affiliate structures (strongly preferred)
✔ Knowledge of LIHTC, underwriting, or affordable housing financing (a plus!)
✔ Strong skills in nonprofit accounting, grant compliance & financial analysis
✔ Experience with QuickBooks Enterprise or similar platforms

Compensation & Benefits
💼 Salary: $115,000–$130,000
🩺 Full health benefits
🌿 Paid leave
💡 401(k)

How to Apply
Send your résumé and a short written response (≤300 words, prompt on our website) to [email protected] with “Director of Finance” in the subject line.

🎉 Rise Community Development Has Moved! 🎉We’re excited to share that our team has officially settled into our new home a...
03/05/2026

🎉 Rise Community Development Has Moved! 🎉

We’re excited to share that our team has officially settled into our new home at 6014 Delmar Blvd. This space represents a new chapter for Rise, and we can’t wait to welcome our partners, collaborators, and community members into it.

Here’s to continued growth, connection, and impact in our new location! 🌱🏙️

✨ Thank You for an Incredible 2025! ✨At Rise Community Development, we’re grateful for the partnerships that made this y...
12/31/2025

✨ Thank You for an Incredible 2025! ✨

At Rise Community Development, we’re grateful for the partnerships that made this year extraordinary. Together, we strengthened communities and created opportunities across the St. Louis region.

2025 Highlights:

✅ $26.2M Marquette Homes: 52 new affordable homes in South STL
✅ 38 homes opened in East St. Louis
✅ Historic home restored in Vandeventer
✅ Tornado relief support for North STL
✅ Neighborhood planning initiatives launched
✅ Annual fundraiser + preservation award for Edison Ave Art Lofts
✅ Continued renovations in Old North & FPSE

These milestones = hope, resilience, progress for families and neighborhoods.

Looking Ahead to 2026:
New developments, deeper partnerships, and a bold strategic plan. Let’s keep building a stronger St. Louis—together!

💙 Thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to a bright year ahead!

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6014 Delmar Boulevard
St. Louis, MO
63112

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+13143337008

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