Director of Impact Investing

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 SV2

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (commonly known as SV2) is a vibrant community of givers and change-makers who come together to learn about effective giving and pool their capital to invest

in innovative nonprofits and early-stage social enterprises. SV2’s mission is to unleash the resources and talents of the Bay Area Community to achieve meaningful social impact. SV2’s engaged donor model provides collaborative learning and leadership opportunities across our three pillars of work:

• Grantmaking: We take a trust-based philanthropy approach, supporting mission-driven nonprofits in the Bay Area with unrestricted multi-year grants and Beyond the Dollars support. We focus on funding organizations with diverse teams representative of the communities they serve.

• Impact Investing: We make investments in early stage companies with social or environmental impact at the core of their business model. We are especially focused on allocating capital to founders from underrepresented backgrounds.

• Immersive Learning: We offer week-long immersive learning trips in California and the U.S. South, learning workshops on topics like nonprofit financial review, board service, and due diligence training, and peer cohorts focused on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Five key tenets serve as guiding principles for SV2’s strategies. These tenets represent the values and purpose that SV2 seeks to infuse in our work:

• We will foster a community of continuous learners with Partners, Grantees, Investees, and community members.

• We will broaden the voices involved in our work as we seek to break down the traditional power dynamics in philanthropy.

• We will be leaders in practices that align giving and investing with personal values.

• We will work with our network of change makers to drive impact in our Bay Area community.

• Equity is a central through line in our work.

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/

Specific responsibilities will include: 

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

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.

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.

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!