Momentus Capital Recognized as One of the Best Nonprofits to Work For

In its 2024 rankings, The NonProfit Times selected the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations as the #3 large nonprofit, #17 overall

April 15, 2024 (Arlington, VA / San Diego, CA) – The Momentus Capital branded family of organizations has been named one of the best nonprofit employers in the United States, according to The NonProfit Times, the leading publication for nonprofit managers.

Momentus Capital was ranked as the #3 large-sized nonprofit — which includes organizations with 250 or more employees — and #17 overall for organizations of any size.

The Momentus Capital branded family of organizations includes several mission-driven organizations that are dedicated to providing people with access to the capital and opportunities they deserve. These organizations include Capital Impact Partners, CDC Small Business Finance, and their affiliates, Momentus Direct Capital, Momentus Securities (a FINRA-member broker/dealer), and Ventures Lending Technologies.

“It is an honor that The NonProfit Times recognizes the great work we are doing at Momentus Capital. We strive to promote an inclusive culture where employees are motivated to perform at their best, are excited by the work they do, support the customers and communities we serve, and have a sense of belonging,” said Kim Dorsett, Chief Human Resources Officer for the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations.

“Our strong core values inspire us to be intentional in our actions as we do our best every day to achieve our mission and vision,” Ms. Dorsett added. “They serve as a compass for the work we do. They also guide our relationships with teammates, borrowers, partners, investors, and the communities we serve to ensure we are effectively showing up in a way that best represents Momentus Capital.”

Capital Impact Partners, CDC Small Business Partners, and Ventures Lending Technologies, three nationally renowned organizations with decades of experience, came together under the Momentus Capital brand in 2022 upon realizing that they could support economic and community development more effectively, and at a larger scale, by working alongside one another.

In 2023, both organizations made The NonProfit Times’ rankings separately, with Capital Impact Partners named the #1 medium-sized nonprofit and #2 overall, and CDC Small Business Finance named the #17 medium-sized nonprofit and #43 overall. This is the first time that the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations, collectively, has been submitted to the publication for consideration.

The NonProfit Times’ rankings are based on participating nonprofits’ policies, practices, benefits, and demographics, as well as a survey of employees asking them to respond to 77 statements within eight categories: leadership; corporate culture and communications; role satisfaction; work environment; relationship with supervisors; training development and resources; pay and benefits; and overall engagement.

The rankings are based on these 10 key drivers:

• I feel I am valued in this organization.
• I have confidence in the leadership of this organization.
• I like the type of work that I do.
• This organization treats me like a person, not a number.
• Most days, I feel I have made progress at work.
• Overall, I’m satisfied with this organization’s benefits package.
• I feel part of a team working toward a shared goal.
• At this organization, employees have fun at work.
• This organization helps me pursue a career path that aligns with my skills and interests.
• I can trust what this organization tells me.

“This recognition underscores what our staff has built these past two years to disrupt the financial sector,” said Ellis Carr, President and CEO of Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance. “Being a top workplace is not just about how we show up in communities externally, but also about the sense of community we create internally, and the support we provide and the culture we create to help each other succeed.”

Learn more about Momentus Capital’s mission and career opportunities within the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations.

This is the latest recognition for the Momentus Capital branded family of organizations:

• Team member Tony Barengo was honored in the San Diego Business Journal’s Leaders of Influence in Commercial Real Estate awards in 2024.
• Team member Susan Lamping was named to the San Diego Business Journal’s Women of Influence 50 Over 50 list in 2024.
• Team member Melissa Stallings won the “Diversity in Business” Award From the Washington Business Journal in 2024.
• The Washington Business Journal honored Momentus Capital President and CEO Ellis Carr on its “Power 100” list in 2023. Mr. Carr was also recognized in 2022 by the Washington Business Journal as the Nonprofit Leader of the Year, and was named by Fast Company to that publication’s 14th annual list of the Most Creative People in Business.
• Team member Miriam Torres Baltys received the Financial Services Champion of the Year” award from the SBA’s San Diego District Office in its 2023 National Small Business Week Awards.
• Team member Aaron Gougis won a “Leaders in Diversity” award from the Dallas Business Journal in 2023.
• Chief Human Resources Officer Kimberly Dorsett was named one of DCA Live’s 2023 HR Leaders of the Year and was named to the 2024 Leaders of Distinction list in HRO Today’s CHRO of the Year awards.
• Momentus Capital was nominated to the Washington Business Journal’s Inno on Fire awards in 2022 for helping to fuel the region’s economy.
• CDC Small Business Finance finished Fiscal Year 2022 as the foremost SBA 504 and Community Advantage lender and Fiscal Year 2023 as the #1 Community Advantage lender in the United States.
• CDC Small Business Finance also was named the top SBA Community Advantage lender in the Fresno (Calif.) District, and the Community Advantage lender of the year and a Top 10 lender of the year in the SBA’s Michigan District.
• Team members Ken Rosenthal and Stacey Sanchez received two top honors from Coleman Report in 2022 as the leading banking publication’s SBA Business Development Officers of the Year.

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About the Momentus Capital Brand

The Momentus Capital branded family of organizations refers to the combined operations of Capital Impact Partners and CDC Small Business Finance, as well as their affiliates, Momentus Direct Capital, Momentus Securities (a FINRA-member broker/dealer), and Ventures Lending Technologies. While each organization under the Momentus Capital brand still operates as a separate entity, their clients will now have access to more resources and products.

The Momentus Capital branded family of organizations is transforming how capital and investments flow into communities to provide people access to the capital and opportunities they deserve. We are working to reinvent traditional financial systems that have failed to address systemic issues of inequality, economic empowerment, and the widening racial wealth gap by offering a continuum of financial, knowledge, and social capital to help local leaders build inclusive and equitable communities and create generational wealth. This includes a comprehensive package of loan products, impact investment opportunities, training and business advising programs, and technology services that advance locally-led solutions.

Leveraging 80 years of combined experience, nearly $3 billion in assets under management, and strong community engagement, we have delivered $24 billion in financing, created and preserved 293,000 jobs, and served 13,800 small businesses and five and a half million people across their history.

With headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, and San Diego, California, Momentus Capital operates nationally with a focus on larger urban areas and cities in Arizona, California, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Texas, and the Washington metro area.

Learn more at momentuscap.org.