Denver-Based Social Impact Leader | Grants & Strategy

Walton Personal Philanthropy Group; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Impact Officer at Walton Personal Philanthropy Group will work with the Principals and their teams to support their personal social impact goals and strategic philanthropy across targeted geographies using a range of social impact tools. This position will report to the WPPG Deputy Director of Philanthropy Services and will be located in Denver, Colorado.

You will provide social impact and philanthropy-related services for the Principals and their Initiative Directors, including

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience that includes direct work with social entrepreneurs and / or non-profit executives.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Adaptive mindset and flexible disposition.
• Creative problem-solver with natural intellectual curiosity.
• Willingness to learn and dive into new context areas and social change vehicles.
• Strong time management and organizational skills including experience managing multiple project flows.
• Experience acting as a trusted advisor to clients, colleagues and consultants.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles (e.g., experience navigating financial statements, an organization’s budget).
• Experience developing grant proposals, managing grants and grantees, and evaluating impact.

Responsibilities

• For targeted issue areas identified by the Principals and their Initiative Directors, research the outstanding need in focus geographies, refine and execute strategies and develop goals for impact. Identify optimal partners for support.
• Develop and execute grants and pay for performance contracts: conduct due diligence on organizations, their leadership and capacity to carry out programs; define grant terms and expectations; obtain agreement on reasonable outputs and outcomes including how they will be measured and reported; review budgets for appropriate expenditures; conduct site visits; monitor ongoing operations, review financial and narrative reports and ensure timely payments.
• Identify and track metrics to measure and monitor the impact of portfolio grants and investments—both at the individual partner and initiative-level. Create mechanisms for mid-course corrections as needed
• Collaborate with departments across Walton Enterprises to provide coordinated support to the Initiative Directors; coordinate with other professionals in HR, Legal, etc. to work through issues and arrive at solutions.
• Serve as an expert resource for the Initiative Directors on grantmaking best practices, foundation administration and other philanthropy topics.
• Ensure a positive experience for the Initiative Directors through superior client service; be proactive in anticipating needs, effectively communicate progress, and provide accurate, timely resolution of issues when they arise.
• Effectively manage workflow and processes through clear communication that is simple, effective and customized.
• Manage other projects and assignments as requested.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client service

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Grantmaking experience

Advisory skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

The Social Impact Officer at Walton Personal Philanthropy Group will work with the Principals and their teams to support their personal social impact goals and strategic philanthropy across targeted geographies using a range of social impact tools. This position will report to the WPPG Deputy Director of Philanthropy Services and will be located in Denver, Colorado.

You will provide social impact and philanthropy-related services for the Principals and their Initiative Directors, including