Vice President, Partnerships & Philanthropy

The role

The Vice President, Partnerships & Philanthropy will raise the organization's visibility and expand philanthropic support in key growth regions. This person will identify and cultivate relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and family foundations to support funds and advisory services.

What you will do

• Raise $20M+ annually in grants and investments
• Identify, qualify, and cultivate new ultra-high-net-worth individual, family office, and family foundation prospects
• Develop and steward relationships across the advisor and intermediary ecosystem
• Represent Social Finance across all fundraising priorities
• Partner with the CPO, CEO, and President & COO on new and developing relationships
• Maintain a schedule of daily external meetings
• Partner with the Communications team on messaging and materials
• Contribute to the management and development of the Partnerships & Philanthropy team
• Serve as a member of the Social Finance Leadership Team
• Carry a portfolio of select institutional foundation and corporate funders

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a fundraiser
• Demonstrated track record of identifying, soliciting and closing gifts, grants, and investments ranging from $1M to $10M+
• Existing relationships with ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices and family foundations, and the advisors who serve them
• Demonstrated history of building such networks
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Proven relationship management skills
• Ability to translate impact investing frameworks and fund structures into narratives
• Experience as a collaborative people manager
• Track record of contributing to company leadership or cross-functional teams
• Able to travel nationally approximately 25 to 30 percent of time

Nice to have

• Background in advancement, financial services, or complex mission-driven organizations

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage: medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Access to Blue Cross Blue Shield Wellness Program AHealthyMe Rewards
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Short-term, long-term and life insurance policies
• Commuter benefits
• Cell phone reimbursements
• Hybrid work model
• Dedicated budgets for team building and employee recognition
• Annual budget for external professional development opportunities
• Mentorship and onboarding programs
• Paid vacation and paid holidays

Before you apply

• Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including receiving a booster shot, to be in-person at a Social Finance office, client location or Social Finance-sponsored event

About the company

Social Finance is a national nonprofit and registered investment adviser expanding economic opportunity in America. They bring government, philanthropy, and business leaders together to improve systems and put capital to work in new ways.