Cinnaire is guided by our Why - We invest in people and places to transform lives through equitable financial and development solutions. We believe that every community needs affordable housing, job opportunities, and quality healthcare and childcare in order to thrive.

Since 1993 we’ve been making high-impact investments and loans to developers and nonprofits that have resulted in more than $10 billion in community impact. Our investments focus on economically and racially marginalized communities that have been systematically denied access to capital. By leveraging innovative financial tools including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and the New Markets Tax Credit, we strive to change inequitable systems so that all people -- especially low-income and vulnerable individuals -- have the opportunities provided by living in healthy communities.

WHO WE ARE
Cinnaire is a mission-driven organization. Our team of more than 130 individuals are united by our core purpose. As dedicated problem solvers, we start each day thinking ‘what kind of difference can we make in people’s lives today?’ and then go about revitalizing communities, empowering individuals and creating economic opportunities.

WHAT WE DO
We get involved. We spend time on the ground in the communities we serve, getting to know the people, understanding their challenges, and devising out-of-the-box solutions. Ours is a people-first approach to advancing communities. As a community development financial organization, we provide creative capital solutions to projects with high social value that may not otherwise receive support from traditional financial institutions. Our toolkit of services includes programs that lend funds, finance development and manage and build all the components of strong, vibrant communities.

HOW WE DO IT
We help community development organizations, lending partners and socially motivated investors accomplish goals in underserved communities. We fill gaps in community development funding by leveraging capital from public and private sector organizations and bringing expertise to communities that need it most.

Our Culture
We believe the idea of healthy communities starts within our walls.

We actively create a culture of trust and caring, of respect and service and we do business in a way that values people and relationships over transactions.

Cinnaire’s culture begins and ends with – It’s All About the People. The basis for our award-winning culture is as simple as The Platinum Rule –Treat people the way that they want to be treated.  It starts by creating a team of independent thinkers at the top of their game with a shared set of values. We demonstrate the trust and value we have for each member through our communication and actions. Then, we provide each of our team members with the tools, resources and the empowerment to lead and work with passion. As a result, our partners, investors and the communities we serve feel valued and empowered as well.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
In the work we do, in our interactions with each other and in the communities we serve, Cinnaire has a keen awareness of the need for respect, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEI+B). We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where differences are celebrated, and all voices are heard. We could list all the differences and similarities that we embrace and protect, but it would be a very long list. To put it simply:

“No matter who or what we are because of birth, choice or experience, no matter how we identify or what our affinities may be, we are accepted, accommodated, and validated by each other and by Cinnaire as an organization.”

CAREERS AT CINNAIRE
A career at Cinnaire opens countless opportunities for employees to build their skills, push limits and uncover their potential. What makes Cinnaire a great place to work? By putting people first, we strive to be a force for positive change in our people’s lives and within the communities we serve. From above average industry benefits and unlimited paid time off to mentoring and training, our ethos is deeply rooted in inclusion, opportunity and development. The result? An incredible spirit of individuality, collaboration and commitment to purpose has evolved. It’s our culture of living our Why and it is catching on!

Cinnaire's first priority has always been to foster a positive work/life balance. We are fierce protectors of the health and general wellbeing of our people. That is why, in consultation with your manager, we provide you the opportunity to choose where and how you work best, with options that range from fully remote to fully onsite.  (See our Work Location policy here.)   Also, Cinnaire continues its commitment to providing you with a workplace that is free of known health and safety hazards.