CAREERS

Director, Strategic Impact

We’re seeking a bold, systems-thinking leader to architect and implement a cross-sector strategy that advances community priorities, drives innovative financing, and fuels lasting community change. As Director, you’ll facilitate cross-sector conversations that develop strategic plans, support blended capital stacks from public, philanthropic, private, and mission-driven sources—removing barriers, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring measurable ROI for our community and funders.

 

Your Impact

• Unite Leaders – Convene cross-sector partners around a shared vision for identified priorities.

• Design & Deploy Solutions – Create initiatives powered by multi-layered resources.

• Innovate for Scale – Lead collaborations, pilots, and ventures advancing priority areas with an immediate focus on rural housing delivery models.

• Prove ROI – Quantify the economic and community benefits of investments.

• Tell the Story – Build compelling visuals and narratives that inspire action.
   

What You’ll Do

• Facilitate strategy sessions that turn ideas into actionable plans.

• Collaborate with leaders and donors across city government, employers, nonprofits, housing, education, health, and philanthropy.

• Manage innovation-driven entities or initiatives supporting systems change.

• Create communication collateral.

• Promote and present projects and initiatives to donors, funders, and community partners; represent CFGM at public meetings and events.

• Oversee funding models that blend diverse capital sources for maximum impact.

• Supervise community grant writing position.

• Implement and report on grant-funded projects, as appropriate.

• Track progress against milestones and deliver results.
   

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years in community development, project management, systems design, strategic planning, or cross-sector leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

• Strong multimodal communication skills.

• Proven track record of strategy mindset and execution, stakeholder facilitation, and team leadership.

• Strong ability to synthesize complex data into clear actions, visuals, and compelling stories.

• Commitment to collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

• Adaptable and ambitious learner.

• Expertise in finance mechanisms, a plus.

• Efficient administrative and technology skills.

 

Tools You Know
Microsoft Suite | Project Management (Asana or similar) | Mapping/Data Platforms | Canva/Adobe Creative Suite
 

Location & Travel
Based in Muscatine County, local residency strongly preferred. Occasional travel, evening and weekend events.
 

Compensation & Classification
Competitive and commensurate with experience, with benefits included; full time, exempt. Reports to: President

To apply, please send your resume to Vivian Jardim at vjardim@givinggreater.org.

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