Director, Investor Relations for Impact-First Investments

Social Finance • Boston, MA

147d • $140,000

About The Position

Social Finance seeks a strategic and entrepreneurial Director to lead capital raising and investor relations for its impact-first investment initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Philanthropy Officer and working closely with the Vice President of Impact-First Investments and the Impact-First Investing team, the Director will serve as the central relationship manager for existing investors and advance an ambitious $250M fundraising strategy for the Social Finance Impact First Fund. A top priority will be driving capital commitments to the Impact First Fund, Social Finance’s flagship impact investing vehicle. The Director will play a critical role in positioning the Fund at the intersection of philanthropy and impact investments, increasing awareness and understanding of the field and fund, identifying and cultivating prospective investors, and converting interest into meaningful commitments. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record of fundraising from ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), family offices, foundations, and other mission-aligned institutions, financial fluency, and a shared passion for building the field of impact-first investing. As a senior member of the Partnerships and Philanthropy team, the Director will collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the firm—including Impact First Investing, Legal, Finance, and Communications—to ensure excellence in investor experience, reporting, and fund positioning. This is a high-visibility role for a seasoned fundraiser with a proactive mindset, strong execution skills, and demonstrated success identifying and closing six and seven-figure investments in a fast-paced, outcomes-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in investor relations, fundraising, capital advisory, or client management, ideally within impact investing or mission-aligned capital markets
• Demonstrated success identifying, cultivating and managing relationships with sophisticated investors, such as UHNWIs, family offices, DAF platforms, and foundations
• Proven track record of soliciting and closing seven-figure commitments
• Proven experience in people management, including mentoring and fostering the professional growth of direct reports through regular feedback, coaching, and development opportunities
• Strong financial and investment fluency, with the ability to synthesize and communicate complex concepts and fund structures clearly and compellingly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for developing investor-facing materials and facilitating high-level engagements
• Experience managing and leveraging CRM systems to inform strategy and deepen and expand relationships
• Highly collaborative and proactive; comfortable operating with independence, driving initiatives forward, and navigating ambiguity
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a commitment to applying business models to social problems through innovative capital deployment

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts and relationship management for Social Finance’s Impact First Fund, with clear accountability for annual fundraising goals
• Cultivate a robust pipeline of 1,000+ prospective investors, including UHNWIs, family offices, foundations, DAFs, and other mission-aligned capital providers
• Partner with the Chief Philanthropy Officer to design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to raise $250M in philanthropic and investment capital
• Maintain an active calendar of one-on-one meetings and tailored investor events in key U.S. markets; regular travel is expected (approximately, but not limited to 10-15%)
• Drive identification, cultivation and solicitation of prospective funders, with a focus on securing six and seven-figure commitments
• Refine and develop compelling investor materials that clearly communicate the fund’s investment strategy, impact thesis, and value proposition
• Represent Social Finance in high-level meetings, events, and convenings as a credible, mission-aligned spokesperson for the Fund
• Ensure a high-quality investor experience through consistent, timely, and personalized engagement across all touchpoints
• Manage the full investor lifecycle—from early cultivation and onboarding through stewardship and long-term relationship management
• Facilitate efficient investment processes in coordination with financial intermediaries, fund administrators, and internal teams
• Collaborate with Impact First Investing, Legal and Finance on fund documentation, onboarding, compliance, and reporting obligations
• Develop best-in-class investor communications, including data room, quarterly reports, impact updates, and tailored correspondence
• Design and lead planning and execution of an annual investor meeting
• Respond to investor inquiries with accurate, timely, and insightful data, leveraging internal systems and analytics
• Oversee CRM usage (Affinity or equivalent), ensuring data accuracy, usability, and accessibility across teams

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage: medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and more
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Short-term, long-term and life insurance policies
• Commuter benefits and cell phone reimbursements
• Hybrid work model (in office a minimum of two days per week and on an ad-hoc basis as needed)
• Dedicated budgets for team building and employee recognition
• Annual budget for external professional development opportunities
• Mentorship and onboarding programs
• Collaborative and energizing workspaces in downtown Boston, MA; San Francisco, CA; Austin, TX; Washington, D.C. and New York, NY. Note that this position is based in Boston, MA.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays (with 12/24-1/1 off every year)
• Paid parental leave
• A truly stellar team of high performing, values-driven and fun (!) professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees