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Impact Director Full Time

Location : Philadelphia (In office 5 days / week)

A Philadelphiabased nonprofit organization the Foundation is conducting a confidential search for its first Impact Director. The Foundation is focused on supporting efforts to improve economic security and academic success for vulnerable populations and students in Philadelphia. The Foundation established in late 2022 has two key nonprofit partners at this point. However under the leadership of the new Impact Director the organization seeks to expand its portfolio of grantees.

The Foundation is currently managed by the founder s family office in collaboration with the Board. The Impact Director will be the first role hired to support the Foundation and dedicated staffing will likely remain lean over time. This is a unique opportunity to elevate professionalize and expand a new foundation and make a meaningful impact in Philadelphia.

Reporting to the Board of Directors the Impact Director will be responsible for executing on the Foundation s mission informing its strategy and enabling fundraising activities including brand partnerships. Given the unique nature of this role the Impact Director should be someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a demonstrated ability to roll up their sleeves and drive from ideation to operation. Personal integrity discretion and a deep conviction to the mission of the Foundation is critical.

Key Objectives of the Role :

Lead the daytoday operations of the Foundation
Steward and facilitate highimpact nonprofit partnerships
Implement operational and technology systems required to poise the Foundation for growth
Collaborate with the Board to evolve the strategy and programs of the Foundation
Drive the of marketing and fundraising efforts in cooperation with the Board and with support from vendors
Leverage the Founder s personal brand to drive additional fundraising and philanthropic partnership opportunities such as commercial coventures
Represent the Foundation at community events and with local media serving as a proxy for the Founder when unavailable
Facilitate fiscal management and oversight in alignment with regulatory requirements in partnership with outside counsel and the family office

Ongoing Responsibilities :

Grantmaking :

Steward existing partnerships on an ongoing basis; regularly communicate and engage with current nonprofit partners

Source new partners through either an invitation or open application process

Facilitate grant reporting and share impact updates with the Board and external audiences as appropriate

Explore and implement innovative new impact models upon request from the board (e.g. direct cash assistance impact investments etc.

Administration and Operations :

Implement tools and systems as needed to support areas such as customer relationship management grant proposal review and report collection accounting for expenses and vendor payments

Prepare for Board meetings

Draft and propose the adoption of policies as needed

Work with the CFO legal counsel and other key stakeholders on processes such as the preparation of the Form 990

Lead the annual budgeting process and ensure all spending is in alignment with the budget

Hire external vendors on an as needed basis

Fundraising and External Communications :

Develop annual fundraising plans which incorporate multiple funding streams and innovative opportunities

Support the of fundraising events such as golf tournaments from a project management standpoint

Engage with external consultants to build out the marketing and communications suite for the Foundation including collateral such as an annual impact report

Represent the Foundation at local events and serve as the Founder s proxy as needed at various speaking engagements

Exercise discretion and confidentiality at all times

Requirements

Required qualifications

Bachelor s degree (or equivalent)

7 years of related work experience

Demonstrated working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing public charities

Demonstrated working experience managing a budget

Demonstrated supervisory experience

Preferred skills and qualifications

Master s degree in a related field

Prior experience as a grant maker

Demonstrated experience working with a nonprofit Board of Directors

Entrepreneurial mindset with a bent toward innovation and experimentation

Personal connection to Philadelphia community and credibility within the community the Foundation seeks to serve

Fundraising and donor stewardship experience

Knowledge of nonprofit marketing and communications strategies and channels

Exceptional verbal written and visual communication skills

Required qualifications Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) 7 years of related work experience Demonstrated working knowledge of state and federal regulations governing public charities Demonstrated working experience managing a budget Demonstrated supervisory experience

Education

Bachelors degree

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