Associate, Strategy & Impact

Associate, Strategy & Impact

Job Location s: US-CO-Denver

Requisition :

# of Openings: 1

Category (Portal Searching):
Philanthropy

Position:
Associate, Strategy & Impact

Department:
Philanthropic Initiatives

Reporting to:
Deputy Director, Philanthropic Initiatives

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Denver, CO;
Bentonville, AR

Walton Enterprises is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial individual to join the Philanthropic Initiatives team as an Associate, Strategy & Impact.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, helping bring structure, clarity, and momentum to a diverse portfolio of philanthropic work. The Associate will improve visibility across funding activity, strengthen coordination across work streams, and support the development of high-quality materials for leadership and family stakeholders.

About the Position

The Associate works across multiple philanthropic work streams and funding vehicles.

Operating in a fast-moving and often ambiguous environment, this role partners closely with senior team members while taking ownership of discrete components of work. The Associate is expected to bring structure to complex efforts, connect information across initiatives, and help ensure that priorities translate into clear plans, consistent tracking, and reliable follow-through.

In this role, you will contribute to cross-functional philanthropic initiatives through analysis, coordination, and execution. You will manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining alignment with your manager and key stakeholders.

• Track and analyze philanthropic activity across multiple funding sources and grantmaking portfolios; identify trends, gaps, and risks to support oversight and decision-making
• Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and recurring analyses to improve visibility and planning

• Support execution of key philanthropic initiatives in partnership with initiative leads
• Track timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across projects
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support progress and follow-through

• Draft memos, briefings, and updates for family and leadership audiences
• Synthesize inputs across work streams into clear, concise materials
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity of communications

• Work across Philanthropic Initiatives, Grants Management, Accounting, Legal, and other partners
• Provide flexible support across work streams based on evolving team priorities
• Occasionally provide time-bound program support on grantmaking portfolios

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to structure ambiguous information into clear outputs
• Excellent written communication and synthesis skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working with data and reporting tools
• Ability to work across teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, operations, philanthropy, or a related field

• Exposure to philanthropy, family office, or mission-driven organizations
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects

• Acts with humility and discretion; prioritizes team and institutional goals over personal credit
• Builds trust through reliability, strong judgment, and professionalism
• Communicates clearly and navigates complex dynamics with awareness and respect
• Comfortable working in ambiguity; brings structure and clarity to complex work
• Willing to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and raise issues when needed
• Curious, proactive, and continuously learning

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background check. In addition, you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Compensation Range: $105,000 - $131,000

Benefits Information:
We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic, and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Walton's family.

We value trust, mutual respect, and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints, support their growth, and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of…