Director of Strategic Philanthropy and Impact Investing; NMAG

Posted on April 06, 2020

The New Mexico Association of Grantmakers (NMAG) seeks a mission-driven, results-oriented leader to promote and strengthen strategic and collaborative philanthropy and impact investing practices in New Mexico. The Director will work closely with a dynamic leadership team of philanthropic organizations, including two key partner funder groups - the New Mexico Impact Investing Collaborative (NMIIC), and the New Mexico Collaborative Zone Grant (NMCZG).

The Director is responsible for managing the respective teams and overseeing their work, including strategy implementation, member development, service, and operations. The Director will also represent the teams at the leadership level, helping to guide internal strategy and identifying strategic opportunities for innovation and growth in the field.

This is a unique position requiring a rich and diverse skill set and experience. The Director will be required to provide leadership while attuning and being responsive to the diverse goals and needs of the funders and partners that comprise various collaborative efforts. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help shape collaborative work among philanthropic partners for positive social impact.

The three key funder groups include the following:

The New Mexico Association of Grantmakers (NMAG)”) is a dynamic membership organization that brings philanthropic organizations together to build healthy, thriving, equity-driven New Mexico communities. NMAG works to strengthen the ties between philanthropy and its many stakeholders, including nonprofit organizations, government, business, media, academia, and the public at large.

The New Mexico Impact Investing Collaborative (NMIIC) supports healthy, equitable, sustainable, and economically vibrant communities by facilitating and increasing the supply and effective deployment of impact investing capital in New Mexico.

The New Mexico Collaborative Zone Grant (NMCZG) supports multi-sector collaborative project grants with planning, technical support and implementation funding to address complex social needs in communities across New Mexico.

Candidates should submit a resume and one-page cover letter and three professional references via email in one PDF to cathyfrey no later than Friday, April 10, 2020. For questions contact Cathy Frey at  (O) or  (M). The New Mexico Association of Grantmakers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks diversity with respect to race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.

• Lead funder member engagement and programming to increase the effectiveness and impact of strategic and collaborative philanthropy in New Mexico.
• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, relevant, value-added programming and services that meet the needs of a diverse membership with respect to foundation size, staff capacity, areas of interest and learning styles.
• Grow the membership by engaging other funders or investors and sharing resources to promote effective networking relationships and partnerships, thereby creating wider impact.
• Facilitate a culture of member sharing, connecting organizations to each other and with key partner groups to promote shared learning and other opportunities to engage.
• Be a knowledgeable resource for members, key partner groups, and other stakeholders across all sectors to effectively address community needs and create equitable community solutions.

• Facilitate collaborative funder and cross-sector initiatives, including NMCZG and NMIIC, which includes project grant management, investment collaboration, programming, convening, communications and shared learning.
• Work with and manage diverse interests of funders, to identify synergies and strategic opportunities for new and existing collaborations, and providing leadership that follows collective interests.
• Support the development of collaborative capability among funders though facilitation and shared learning; engage with business and regional, state and local government officials as needed to promote cross-sector strategic collaboration.
• Coordinate and manage collaborative philanthropic governance and reporting structures; organizational and collaborative dynamics among funders.
• Coordinate and facilitate virtual or in-person meetings and educational…