Executive Director, Banyan Software Foundation & Head of Impact

The role

The Executive Director & Head of Impact will own the long-term vision and strategic direction of the Banyan Software Foundation. You will serve as the primary spokesperson and design the Foundation's program models and operating systems.

What you will do

• Define the Foundation's long-term vision, funding thesis, and strategic direction.
• Serve as the Foundation's primary internal and external spokesperson.
• Represent the Foundation in high-visibility settings including the Global Leadership Conference.
• Design and evolve the Foundation's program model.
• Oversee governance, compliance, and financial management.
• Embed the Foundation's mission within Banyan's culture.
• Mobilize employees and portfolio company leaders to contribute to the Foundation's work.
• Measure and communicate impact regularly to internal and external audiences.
• Apply technology and AI tools to advance program design and measurement.

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of independently defining and owning a long-term strategic vision.
• Proven ability to represent an organization's mission with clarity and credibility to internal and external audiences.
• Experience embedding a mission-driven or purpose-led initiative within a broader organization and mobilizing others around it.
• Track record of building or evolving governance, systems, or program models from ambiguity.
• Sound judgment allocating limited time, capital, and organizational attention.
• Comfort operating as the sole strategic owner of a function.

Nice to have

• Background in philanthropy or grantmaking, including originating or advocating for grant strategy.
• Corporate social impact, ESG, or cause-marketing background.
• Experience designing non-traditional program formats such as competitions, awards, or challenge models.
• Demonstrated use of AI or other technology tools to advance mission-driven programs.
• A transition from management or strategy consulting into nonprofit or social-impact leadership.

About the company

Banyan Software acquires and grows software businesses that serve specialized industries. The Banyan Software Foundation is endowed with $100 million in Banyan stock to leverage technology to build a greener and more equitable world.