Social Impact Officer; WPPG

Position: Social Impact Officer (Program Officer)

Department: Walton Personal Philanthropy Group

Reporting to: WPPG Deputy Director of Philanthropy Services

The Social Impact Officer is responsible for working with several Walton family members (the Principals) and their teams to support and execute their personal social impact goals and strategic philanthropy in targeted issue areas and geographies using a range of social impact tools.

This position will report to the WPPG Deputy Director of Philanthropy Services and will be located in Denver, Colorado.

You will provide social impact and philanthropy-related services for the Principals and their Initiative Directors, including program and grant management, partner relationship management, grant administration, and impact evaluation.

• For targeted issue areas identified by the Principals and their Initiative Directors, research the outstanding need in focus geographies, refine and execute strategies and develop goals for impact. Identify optimal partners for support.
• Develop and execute grants and pay for performance contracts: conduct due diligence on organizations, their leadership and capacity to carry out programs; define grant terms and expectations; obtain agreement on reasonable outputs and outcomes including how they will be measured and reported; review budgets for appropriate expenditures; conduct site visits; monitor ongoing operations, review financial and narrative reports and ensure timely payments.
• Identify and track metrics to measure and monitor the impact of portfolio grants and investments—both at the individual partner and initiative-level. Create mechanisms for mid-course corrections as needed.
• Collaborate with departments across Walton Enterprises to provide coordinated support to the Initiative Directors; coordinate with other professionals in HR, Legal, etc. to work through issues and arrive at solutions.
• Serve as an expert resource for the Initiative Directors on grantmaking best practices, foundation administration and other philanthropy topics.
• Ensure a positive experience for the Initiative Directors through superior client service; be proactive in anticipating needs, effectively communicate progress, and provide accurate, timely resolution of issues when they arise.
• Effectively manage workflow and processes through clear communication that is simple, effective and customized.
• Manage other projects and assignments as requested.

You are a strategic self-starter who can tackle complex issues, identify potential philanthropic solutions, and work with others to implement plans, all in service to the Principals and their goals for social impact. You have superior client service skills and instincts and can serve as an expert advisor and representative for the Principals and their Initiative Directors in their social impact efforts.

As a generalist Social Impact Officer, this position calls on a breadth of knowledge rather than depth in one content area. Most important is an understanding of effective social impact strategies that can be applied across any program area. However, knowledge of and experience in education/workforce development and nutrition and wellness is a plus.

• 7+ years of work experience that includes direct work with social entrepreneurs and/or non-profit executives
• Ability to analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Adaptive mindset and flexible disposition
• Creative problem-solver with natural intellectual curiosity
• Willingness to learn and dive into new context areas and social change vehicles
• Strong time management and organizational skills including experience managing multiple project flows
• Experience acting as a trusted advisor to clients, colleagues and consultants
• Knowledge of financial and accounting principles (e.g., experience navigating financial statements, an organization’s budget)
• Experience developing grant proposals, managing grants and grantees, and evaluating impact

• Experience in a consulting…