Job Details

Seattle Foundation - Seattle, WA

Department:	Finance & Operations
Reports to:	Chief Financial Officer
Classification:	Full-time/Annual, Salary/Exempt
Hiring pay range: Full grade:	$135,000 - $150,000 Grade 35 Range: $98,415 - $157,465
Benefits:	100% Paid by the employer: medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, LTD. 403(b) Retirement matched at 5%; increasing to 10% over time, 100% immediate vesting. PTO: 3 weeks vacation, 2 weeks sick, 4 wellness days, 15 holidays, $1,200 annual remote work benefit, $750 annual wellness benefit, $1,200 annual transit benefit; optional Flex plan and dependent coverage.
Work location:	Flexible; can be fully remote, hybrid or in-person. Office located downtown Seattle; must live in WA state.
Visit us online:	www.seattlefoundation.org

Who We Are:

“The heart and science of philanthropy” is the intersection of philanthropic passion and data-driven solutions to create lasting change. As the community’s foundation, Seattle Foundation’s mission is to ignite powerful and rewarding philanthropy to make Greater Seattle a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

Position Overview:

As the Director of Social Impact Investing at Seattle Foundation, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling our impact investing efforts. This role is ideal for an innovative and charismatic leader who is passionate about addressing racialized inequities by ensuring equitable access to catalytic capital for community-driven development and business growth. You will have the opportunity to expand and execute a robust impact investing strategy, leveraging our existing partnerships, assets, networks, and reputation to create systems change in our community. The Role is the newest edition to the existing Finance and Operations department, which consists of Accounting, Budget & Costing, Gifts & Grants, Investments, IT, and IT Modernization.

Primary Responsibilities:

Shape and Scale Seattle Foundation Impact Investment efforts:

Strategy Development: Collaborate with the Senior Leadership team to develop a comprehensive impact investing strategy that aligns with our mission and focuses on addressing racialized inequities through community-driven development and collective community wealth creation. Provide educational opportunities for board and staff on impact topics and investments.
Portfolio Management: Oversee the selection, management, and monitoring of impact investments, ensuring they meet dual impacts, equity and justice outcomes while achieving financial return targets. Source pipeline of opportunities and manage closing and funding processes.
Risk Management: Assess and manage the risks associated with impact investments, implementing mitigation strategies as needed. Coordinate independent due diligence to determine risk return potential both social and financial.
Impact Measurement: Develop and implement robust impact measurement and reporting systems to track the social and financial performance of our impact investments. Establish and communicate progress and key learnings. Coordinate with communications team to ensure timely updates on impact investing activities.

Establish strong external relationships and partnerships:

Fundholder Engagement: Collaborate with Philanthropic Advisors to educate and engage our fundholders in impact investing opportunities, providing them with tailored options that align with their philanthropic goals.
Partnership Building: Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with local organizations, investors, and stakeholders to leverage resources and maximize impact. Secure and promote investments.
Advocacy and Thought Leadership: Track industry trends, resources, and published research. Serve as a thought leader in the field of impact investing and racial equity, advocating for innovative solutions and sharing insights with the broader community. Represent Seattle Foundation externally.

Collaborate with the Team:

Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely and effectively with the philanthropic services and impact and learning departments.
Organization Design: Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to design the organizational structure to drive system change efficiently and effectively through social impact investing.
External Relationship Management: Maintain and establish external partnerships and vendor agreements necessary to support impact investment work across the portfolio.

Desired Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field; Master's degree a plus.
High proficiency in impact investing frameworks, governance, and industry best practices. A minimum of 7 years of experience in impact investing or equivalent experience, with a track record of success.
Deep knowledge of racial equity issues and a demonstrated commitment to addressing through equitable investments and inclusive financial tools.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing investment portfolios from sourcing to exit.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and educate a variety of stakeholders.
Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Strong operational execution skills (planning, project management). Strong analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills.
Knowledge of real estate, affordable housing and related fields.
Experience working in a CDFI / banking with an understanding of lending or investments preferred.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Passion for philanthropy and community impact.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Seattle Foundation envisions a thriving region of shared prosperity, belonging, and justice, where all individuals and communities have equitable access and outcomes, regardless of race, place, or identity. We are committed to advancing racial equity using an intersectional lens, and integrate our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts into all that we do. We hold ourselves accountable to uphold our organizational values, and strive to do better every day.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The work is performed remote, in an office setting, or a hybrid combination. All positions require the capability of working at a PC for extended periods. Team efforts with event support may require periods of physical activity involving standing, walking, and moderate lifting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions of the role.

Safety and Health Requirements:

Seattle Foundation places the health and safety of its employees and the communities we serve as our highest priority. To support this priority, we require that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Waivers are available for accepted medical and religious exemptions.

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