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Overview V2 is a community of more than 200 individuals and families who have come together to learn about effective giving and pool our resources to support innovative social ventures. We pool money, skills, and ideas with others who share our passion to make a greater social impact than any of us could on our own. Details below.

POSITION: Director of Impact Investing

SV2 is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director of Impact Investing to lead and expand SV2’s impact investing practice, amplify awareness of SV2 in the broader impact investing ecosystem, and participate in SV2’s donor recruitment using a relational approach.

About the Role The Director of Impact Investing will report directly to the Chief Operating & Portfolio Officer and will work closely with the entire SV2 team. This role is responsible for facilitating and growing SV2’s impact investing work, as well as building our donor pipeline through engagement with the Bay Area impact investing community in a way that brings new Donor Partners to SV2. The Director of Impact Investing will be a key player on a small, dynamic staff team that works flexibly and collaboratively in service of SV2’s mission. Learn more about SV2’s unique impact investing program here: https://sv2.org/what-we-do/grants-impact-investments/impact-investments/

Responsibilities

Pitch Meetings and Diligence

Source and screen companies that present to SV2 Partners at monthly pitch meetings

Facilitate monthly pitch meetings on Zoom

Manage all diligence by leading diligence teams and/or equipping Partner teams to conduct diligence

Design and lead monthly Investment Committee meetings, including diligence presentations and investment votes

Manage administrative details for the entire process

May manage one or more interns who also support SV2’s impact investing practice

Portfolio Management

Work with the Investment Committee to define goals for portfolio performance, including both social and financial return

Refine the criteria and metrics SV2 uses to measure social and environmental impact

Communicate portfolio impact to the broader partnership and sector

Design and facilitate SV2’s annual portfolio review meeting

Manage relationship with Impact Assets, SV2’s DAF holder and investor of record

Develop and cultivate relationships with the founders of SV2’s portfolio companies

Expand and Deepen SV2’s Impact Investing Practice

Plan and execute both introductory and advanced learning sessions on a variety of impact investing topics to engage an audience with a range of experience

Build network of values aligned investors and funds for dealflow sharing and other collaboration

Explore and recommend ways to grow SV2’s impact investing practice, potentially including creative investment vehicles

Donor Partner Recruitment

Actively contribute to SV2’s revenue generation by connecting prospective Donor Partners with CEO for further cultivation

Represent SV2 at impact investing sector events to raise SV2’s public profile and identify prospective Donor Partners

Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for a proactive self-starter who is passionate about social impact and equity, and who wants to build on and expand a collaborative impact investing practice that reflects the value of investment capital as a tool for social change. You’re a good fit if you work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with attention to detail and a deep enthusiasm for equipping others to learn and grow.

Qualifications

Passion for social change and commitment to equity

10+ years’ professional experience demonstrating emotional intelligence, facilitation and collaboration skills, and strong professional judgment

3+ years’ experience managing a combination of duties related to this position’s investment-related responsibilities, including one or more of the following:

Investment pipeline development

Due diligence on prospective investments

Facilitation of investment decision-making

Portfolio management

Measurement and presentation of portfolio social impact

Excellent writing and public speaking skills, with the ability to engage and motivate a wide range of audiences

Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners

Demonstrated success working effectively in fast-paced, collaborative, fluid work environments

Ability to work independently, take initiative and participate as a highly-effective team member

Strong organizational skills, with outstanding attention to detail

Experience delivering programming virtually or ability to learn this skill

Comfort with using or ability to learn a wide variety of technology platforms

Excellent judgment, flexibility, good humor, and humility

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of this position. The precise duties and responsibilities of the job may change over time.

Salary, Benefits, and Work Environment The annual starting salary for the Director of Impact Investing is $120,000 – $140,000, commensurate with experience. This position meets the exemption requirements as defined by state and federal law. It is designed as a full time position, but could also be restructured as a part time position for the right candidate. Hours are generally regular business hours, with occasional evening commitments. SV2’s benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer match, funds for professional development, 13 paid holidays, and five weeks of paid time off per year.

Hybrid Work Environment SV2 is committed to the safety of our staff and to facilitating connection and community with one another. All members of our team are based in the Bay Area, with some meetings and events in our Redwood City office or in other locations, and some days as fully remote workdays. Please note that in a constantly changing environment, SV2 team members will need to maintain flexibility.

Vaccine Policy SV2 is committed to providing our staff with a safe work environment and helping to promote the health of our community. As such, SV2 will require all employees to confidentially show proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, unless they are unable to receive the vaccine because of a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII, and applicable state laws, SV2 is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for employees who (1) cannot take the vaccine due to a medical disability or (2) seek an exemption from the vaccine based on sincerely held religious beliefs.

Application SV2 values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. SV2 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. We are committed to equity and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To apply, please send a cover letter and your resume (in one PDF) with the subject line in the following format — YOUR NAME, DIRECTOR OF IMPACT INVESTING — to opportunity@sv2.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to hearing from you!

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