Head of Impact

Brighton Jones•Seattle, WA

2d•$200,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Brighton Jones is seeking a Head of Impact to lead the development of their Impact platform. This role will define how the company helps clients and colleagues align their wealth, values, and resources with their desired impact. The Head of Impact will work closely with Family Office leadership, advisors, and subject-matter experts to oversee the evolution of Impact Advising, Impact Programs, and Corporate Impact initiatives. The goal is to deliver a cohesive client and teammate experience that supports the firm's mission of helping clients, colleagues, and community members live richer lives. The leader will guide strategic impact planning, impact investing, charitable giving solutions, impact-focused experiences, and corporate impact initiatives. They will collaborate with advisors and leadership to identify innovation opportunities, improve adoption of Impact offerings, and ensure the platform evolves with client needs and firm priorities. The role also shapes Brighton Jones' corporate impact strategy, including employee engagement, volunteerism, community partnerships, and charitable initiatives. The Head of Impact will be responsible for building and managing the business behind the platform, including strategic planning, budgeting, prioritization, partnerships, and team development. While client interaction will occur, the primary focus is on building capabilities, operating models, and partnerships for long-term growth. This role combines leadership, platform development, partnership management, and team leadership, appealing to individuals who enjoy building new capabilities, coordinating across teams, and executing ideas from concept to completion.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in philanthropy, impact investing, wealth management, family office services, foundation leadership, corporate impact, social enterprise, or a related field
Experience building, scaling, or leading a business line, platform, advisory practice, or client offering
Strong strategic planning and business leadership skills
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities
An entrepreneurial mindset and ability to balance long-term vision with execution

Responsibilities

Develop and execute Brighton Jones' long-term Impact strategy in partnership with firm leadership
Manage the Impact business, including budgeting, planning, prioritization, and performance measurement
Lead and develop a high-performing Impact team while fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation
Establish operating processes, success metrics, and reporting frameworks that support the continued growth of the Impact platform
Drive adoption and engagement with Impact across our Family Office and Personal CFO business lines
Partner with wealth management advisors and service teams to develop insights, frameworks, and product innovations informed by our Impact advising efforts
Oversee the continued evolution of Brighton Jones’ Strategic Impact Planning methodology and advisory offering
Support advisors and service teams in helping clients integrate impact into their broader financial planning goals
Oversee the development, growth, and ongoing evolution of Brighton Jones’ Impact programs, including charitable giving, impact investing, client experiences, and future offerings
Develop relationships with nonprofits, impact investment managers, and other strategic partners to facilitate the growth and execution of our Impact platform
Identify opportunities to expand and improve Impact-related products, services, experiences, and partnerships
Partner with Marketing and other internal teams to support thought leadership, education, and awareness of our Impact offerings
Lead the continued development of Brighton Jones’ corporate impact strategy, including teammate engagement, volunteerism, community investment, charitable initiatives, and strategic partnerships
Partner with leaders across the firm to ensure Brighton Jones’ corporate impact efforts align with our mission, values, and broader business strategy
Oversee key corporate impact initiatives, including Compassion in Action, our 1-2-100 program, and our B-Corp certification efforts
Develop goals and measurement frameworks to evaluate the effectiveness and long-term impact of our corporate impact efforts

Benefits

Profit share
Equity ownership opportunities
New Business Incentive Program
Generous employee referral bonus
Cell phone data reimbursement
Financial planning services discount for employees and immediate family members
Minimum 3 weeks PTO starting Day 1
Winter Break
Summer Friday flex-days
10 paid holidays
Unlimited Volunteer Time Off plus company grant matching
Heavily subsidized transit
100% reimbursement for required training, certifications, licensing, and dues
Personal career development plans
Richer Life Business Partner (coaching for all employees)
Mindful Emotional & Social Intelligence training
Annual professional & personal wellbeing stipend
Quarterly team-building events
Regular social events
Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups
Paid Parental leave (13 weeks for birthing parent and 6 weeks for non-birthing parent)
Adoption benefits
Anniversary milestone celebrations, including a 3-month paid sabbatical at 10 years