EPIP
Executive Director (SVPS)
EPIP, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Social Venture Partners Seattle is seeking an experienced and versatile Executive Director who can inspire and support people as they work together to co-create thriving, sustainable, and just communities.SVP Seattle is interested in your talents and skills if you are:A natural connector with a strong commitment to racial equity, who has experience convening diverse groups.A team builder, mentor, and coach who is at your best when supporting others in their learning and growth.A compelling storyteller and a confident “asker” who is unafraid to invite others to join you in this transformative work.An experienced executive leader, who knows what it takes to run a healthy and sustainable nonprofit organization.Social Venture Partners Seattle's vision is a Puget Sound region where everyone can thrive, regardless of race or income. SVP connects people who want to amplify their impact with organizations that make social change possible. By connecting and engaging individuals who want to give time and money, funding and strengthening social impact organizations, and investing in collaborative solutions, we believe we can deliver greater impact, together.SVP Seattle’s next Executive Director will step into a resilient organization with a legacy of building strong relationships among its Partners and Investees. We focus on providing grants to organizations that work in the critical areas of early learning, high school graduation, and environmental sustainability and justice. As our new ED, you will lead a dynamic community of philanthropists, volunteers, nonprofit staff, and community members, all with a shared passion for our mission of investing in people and organizations to co-create thriving, sustainable, and just communities.Consider applying today!About Social Venture Partners Seattle
Our Vision : Our region flourishing, with everyone thriving regardless of race or income.Our Mission : Connecting and investing in people and organizations to co-create thriving, sustainable, and just communities.Our Values: At SVP, we strive to live up to the following values and behaviors:Impact
– We pursue sustained and transformative change.Connect
– We cultivate relationships and recognize we can accomplish more together.Trusted Ally
– We model humility, openness, and mutual respect.Equity
– We center our efforts on those historically marginalized to balance power and access to resources.Stretch
– We embrace challenging conversations and risk-taking and seek opportunities to learn.SVP connects people who want to engage meaningfully with their communities and the social impact organizations that make change possible. Our focus is on cultivating informed, effective volunteers and philanthropists and supporting capacity-building efforts of promising organizations. The connection of SVP volunteers and philanthropists with investee organizations allows us to deliver greater impact, together.The Position
The Executive Director will:Guide and support the Board of Directors in setting SVP’s strategic direction and ensuring financial sustainability, while having primary oversight over all operational aspects of the organization.Recruit, engage and retain Partners who want to amplify their impact in our community as philanthropists and volunteers.Lead, develop and support the teams (staff, board, and key volunteers) that are focused on building and managing our programs.The ED reports to the Board of Directors and has 3 direct reports: the Director of Partner Engagement, the Director of Community Investment, and the Senior Manager of Finance & Operations. Specific responsibilities include:Partner engagement and retentionLead and inspire a network of more than 300 diverse Partners who invest their time, funds and social capital to support the organization’s mission.Play a key role in identifying and recruiting new Partners and engaging them in SVP’s mission, as well as retaining current Partners.Build relationships and spark connections among SVP Partners and Investees, supporting their growth and development.Championing SVP’s racial equity workLead efforts to weave equity into the fabric of SVP. Nurture existing practices and support new ways to address racial equity throughout the organization and its programs.Share the story of why racial equity is essential to our mission, and support the board, staff, and Partners in their ongoing learning and ability to integrate racial equity into policies and practice.Fundraising strategy and practiceRefresh and strengthen SVP’s revenue model, including strategy for how the membership model, fee structure and revenue streams can best support programmatic goals; implement adjustments as needed.Together with the Director of Partner Engagement, lead major gift fundraising efforts with Partners and the community at large, including personally asking for contributions from current and prospective Partners.Promote SVP’s value proposition and effectively tell the story of SVP’s mission and impact in the community, in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings.Provide support and coaching to increase Partner and board participation in recruiting, fundraising, and corporate sponsorship asks in order to engage more individuals and organizations in our work.Staff and Board Team BuildingProvide organizational leadership and management support to a team of talented staff members and engaged board members to ensure high-functioning and effective teams.Nurture strong and mutually respectful working relationships across the SVP community – among board, staff, investees and Partners – in keeping with SVP’s mission and values and core belief that we are stronger together.Foster authentic relationships built on reciprocity and trust across a diversity of professional, ethnic, and geographic communities and identities in the Pacific Northwest.Promote SVP’s priorities and values in the philanthropic community and contribute thought leadership to the social impact sector.The Ideal Candidate
SVP’s next Executive Director will be excited by the prospect of
galvanizing others to co-create thriving, sustainable, and just communities
in the Puget Sound region. They will share SVP’s core beliefs that
we are stronger together , and that we must
center our efforts on those historically marginalized
to balance power and access to resources. They will be
deeply committed to SVP’s racial equity focus : motivated to always keep learning, prepared to take action, and eager to support others in their growth, wherever they may be on their journeys.The ideal candidate is
a natural connector with
excellent listening, communication, and relationship-building skills , who can authentically build bridges between people from different communities, sectors, and backgrounds.
They should have a strong understanding of racial equity at the individual, institutional and systemic levels.
Experience convening multi-racial, cross-class groups to work toward shared social impact goals will be very beneficial. Since our work involves activating people to engage with their communities to make meaningful impact, SVP needs a leader who is
at their best when they are acting as a mentor and coach, encouraging others to step up and shine.The new Executive Director will be able to tell the story of SVP and its mission in a compelling way that inspires others to want to join and invest.
Significant experience and comfort with mission-driven fundraising and/or asking for contributions of time and money
will be an important key to success.
Experience leading and managing a membership organization
or a group with a large and engaged constituency will also be a significant advantage.As the leader of an organization that has been through a lot of transition, the new ED must be
a skilled team builder
with a
proven ability to develop and manage high-performing board and staff teams . Their leadership style will include demonstrated skills in collaborating, modeling humility, and creating a positive work culture that welcomes, supports, and shares power with others from different backgrounds.The next ED will be a
results-oriented leader
with a proven ability to
drive impact through action . They will be excited by the strategic direction that SVP has chosen to take, and ready to address the challenge of operationalizing that vision.
They will be grounded in the fundamentals of running a healthy nonprofit , including budgeting, financial oversight, and strategic revenue development.
Knowledge of the nonprofit landscape
and how it is evolving, including innovations, challenges and opportunities, is a significant plus, as is
an understanding of the local and regional philanthropic sector
and the dynamics of the nonprofit funding environment.Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time salaried position requiring a willingness to work some evenings and weekends. The expected salary range is between $140,000 and $160,000 ,
depending on qualifications and experience. A stipend to cover some relocation costs may be available for candidates who would need to move.SVP offers 15 days of paid vacation plus 2 personal days each year for the first four years of employment. There are 8 paid holidays, as well as the entire week between December 25 and January 1, for a total of up to 12 paid holidays. SVP offers a generous benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for full-time employees. Other benefits include life insurance, disability insurance, and a match of employee contributions to a 403(b) retirement account up to 5% of gross annual salary after 6 months of employment.SVP’s office is in the “Impact Hall” building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, with excellent access to transit. The building is home to a vibrant community of nonprofits, and provides opportunities and events for learning and connecting with community members on a daily basis.Online applications only, please no email or paper submissions.
You will be asked to upload two documents, a resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter,
please describe as specifically as you can
how your experience and skills are a fit with SVP’s current goals and mission,
including its focus on racial equity work.Applications received by Thursday, March 19 at 5pm Pacific time will be given full consideration; early applications are strongly encouraged!
All applications will be acknowledged via an email receipt. Consideration will be given to applications as soon as they are received; in-person interviewing will begin in March, with an offer of hire expected in mid-May.As an equal opportunity employer, SVP is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. SVP does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations are encouraged to apply.
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Our Vision : Our region flourishing, with everyone thriving regardless of race or income.Our Mission : Connecting and investing in people and organizations to co-create thriving, sustainable, and just communities.Our Values: At SVP, we strive to live up to the following values and behaviors:Impact
– We pursue sustained and transformative change.Connect
– We cultivate relationships and recognize we can accomplish more together.Trusted Ally
– We model humility, openness, and mutual respect.Equity
– We center our efforts on those historically marginalized to balance power and access to resources.Stretch
– We embrace challenging conversations and risk-taking and seek opportunities to learn.SVP connects people who want to engage meaningfully with their communities and the social impact organizations that make change possible. Our focus is on cultivating informed, effective volunteers and philanthropists and supporting capacity-building efforts of promising organizations. The connection of SVP volunteers and philanthropists with investee organizations allows us to deliver greater impact, together.The Position
The Executive Director will:Guide and support the Board of Directors in setting SVP’s strategic direction and ensuring financial sustainability, while having primary oversight over all operational aspects of the organization.Recruit, engage and retain Partners who want to amplify their impact in our community as philanthropists and volunteers.Lead, develop and support the teams (staff, board, and key volunteers) that are focused on building and managing our programs.The ED reports to the Board of Directors and has 3 direct reports: the Director of Partner Engagement, the Director of Community Investment, and the Senior Manager of Finance & Operations. Specific responsibilities include:Partner engagement and retentionLead and inspire a network of more than 300 diverse Partners who invest their time, funds and social capital to support the organization’s mission.Play a key role in identifying and recruiting new Partners and engaging them in SVP’s mission, as well as retaining current Partners.Build relationships and spark connections among SVP Partners and Investees, supporting their growth and development.Championing SVP’s racial equity workLead efforts to weave equity into the fabric of SVP. Nurture existing practices and support new ways to address racial equity throughout the organization and its programs.Share the story of why racial equity is essential to our mission, and support the board, staff, and Partners in their ongoing learning and ability to integrate racial equity into policies and practice.Fundraising strategy and practiceRefresh and strengthen SVP’s revenue model, including strategy for how the membership model, fee structure and revenue streams can best support programmatic goals; implement adjustments as needed.Together with the Director of Partner Engagement, lead major gift fundraising efforts with Partners and the community at large, including personally asking for contributions from current and prospective Partners.Promote SVP’s value proposition and effectively tell the story of SVP’s mission and impact in the community, in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings.Provide support and coaching to increase Partner and board participation in recruiting, fundraising, and corporate sponsorship asks in order to engage more individuals and organizations in our work.Staff and Board Team BuildingProvide organizational leadership and management support to a team of talented staff members and engaged board members to ensure high-functioning and effective teams.Nurture strong and mutually respectful working relationships across the SVP community – among board, staff, investees and Partners – in keeping with SVP’s mission and values and core belief that we are stronger together.Foster authentic relationships built on reciprocity and trust across a diversity of professional, ethnic, and geographic communities and identities in the Pacific Northwest.Promote SVP’s priorities and values in the philanthropic community and contribute thought leadership to the social impact sector.The Ideal Candidate
SVP’s next Executive Director will be excited by the prospect of
galvanizing others to co-create thriving, sustainable, and just communities
in the Puget Sound region. They will share SVP’s core beliefs that
we are stronger together , and that we must
center our efforts on those historically marginalized
to balance power and access to resources. They will be
deeply committed to SVP’s racial equity focus : motivated to always keep learning, prepared to take action, and eager to support others in their growth, wherever they may be on their journeys.The ideal candidate is
a natural connector with
excellent listening, communication, and relationship-building skills , who can authentically build bridges between people from different communities, sectors, and backgrounds.
They should have a strong understanding of racial equity at the individual, institutional and systemic levels.
Experience convening multi-racial, cross-class groups to work toward shared social impact goals will be very beneficial. Since our work involves activating people to engage with their communities to make meaningful impact, SVP needs a leader who is
at their best when they are acting as a mentor and coach, encouraging others to step up and shine.The new Executive Director will be able to tell the story of SVP and its mission in a compelling way that inspires others to want to join and invest.
Significant experience and comfort with mission-driven fundraising and/or asking for contributions of time and money
will be an important key to success.
Experience leading and managing a membership organization
or a group with a large and engaged constituency will also be a significant advantage.As the leader of an organization that has been through a lot of transition, the new ED must be
a skilled team builder
with a
proven ability to develop and manage high-performing board and staff teams . Their leadership style will include demonstrated skills in collaborating, modeling humility, and creating a positive work culture that welcomes, supports, and shares power with others from different backgrounds.The next ED will be a
results-oriented leader
with a proven ability to
drive impact through action . They will be excited by the strategic direction that SVP has chosen to take, and ready to address the challenge of operationalizing that vision.
They will be grounded in the fundamentals of running a healthy nonprofit , including budgeting, financial oversight, and strategic revenue development.
Knowledge of the nonprofit landscape
and how it is evolving, including innovations, challenges and opportunities, is a significant plus, as is
an understanding of the local and regional philanthropic sector
and the dynamics of the nonprofit funding environment.Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time salaried position requiring a willingness to work some evenings and weekends. The expected salary range is between $140,000 and $160,000 ,
depending on qualifications and experience. A stipend to cover some relocation costs may be available for candidates who would need to move.SVP offers 15 days of paid vacation plus 2 personal days each year for the first four years of employment. There are 8 paid holidays, as well as the entire week between December 25 and January 1, for a total of up to 12 paid holidays. SVP offers a generous benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision insurance for full-time employees. Other benefits include life insurance, disability insurance, and a match of employee contributions to a 403(b) retirement account up to 5% of gross annual salary after 6 months of employment.SVP’s office is in the “Impact Hall” building in Seattle’s Pioneer Square, with excellent access to transit. The building is home to a vibrant community of nonprofits, and provides opportunities and events for learning and connecting with community members on a daily basis.Online applications only, please no email or paper submissions.
You will be asked to upload two documents, a resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter,
please describe as specifically as you can
how your experience and skills are a fit with SVP’s current goals and mission,
including its focus on racial equity work.Applications received by Thursday, March 19 at 5pm Pacific time will be given full consideration; early applications are strongly encouraged!
All applications will be acknowledged via an email receipt. Consideration will be given to applications as soon as they are received; in-person interviewing will begin in March, with an offer of hire expected in mid-May.As an equal opportunity employer, SVP is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. SVP does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, people with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual orientations are encouraged to apply.
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