Director, Social Innovation Portfolio

Emerson Collective; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Collective in Palo Alto seeks a Portfolio Director, Social Innovation to lead its grantmaking portfolio. You will shape investment strategy, conduct due diligence on partners, and advise grant recipients to maximize social impact.

The role requires strategic vision, experience managing philanthropic portfolios, and the ability to work across education, immigrant justice, environment, health, and media to foster opportunities for people to reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading philanthropic portfolios and grantmaking.
• Proven ability to conduct rigorous due diligence and research on partners.
• Strong advisory and communication skills for collaborating with grantees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Social Innovation portfolio and grantmaking strategy.
• Shape investment priorities and conduct partner evaluations.
• Advise and support grant partners to maximize impact across focus areas.

Skills

Portfolio management

Grantmaking

Due diligence

Research

Job description

Emerson Collective in Palo Alto seeks a Portfolio Director, Social Innovation to lead its grantmaking portfolio. You will shape investment strategy, conduct due diligence on partners, and advise grant recipients to maximize social impact.

The role requires strategic vision, experience managing philanthropic portfolios, and the ability to work across education, immigrant justice, environment, health, and media to foster opportunities for people to reach their potential.