Head of Impact

Brighton Jones•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Brighton Jones is seeking a Head of Impact to lead the development of its Impact platform. This role will define how the company helps clients and colleagues align their wealth, values, and resources with their desired impact. Working closely with Family Office leadership, advisors, and subject-matter experts, this position will oversee the evolution of Impact Advising, Impact Programs, and Corporate Impact initiatives. The goal is to ensure these efforts deliver a cohesive client and teammate experience while supporting the firm's mission of helping clients, colleagues, and community members live richer lives. The Head of Impact will guide the development of 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 involves shaping the corporate impact strategy, including employee engagement, volunteerism, community partnerships, and charitable initiatives. Responsibilities include building and managing the business behind the platform, encompassing strategic planning, budgeting, prioritization, partnerships, and team development. While occasional client interaction and thought partnership on complex engagements are expected, the primary focus is on building capabilities, operating models, and partnerships for long-term growth. This leadership role combines platform development, partnership management, and team leadership, suitable for 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.
College degree preferred.
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

Pay: $200K – $250K per year
Profit share: Additional opportunities for discretionary year-end profit sharing
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
401(k) with 100% match up to 3% of annual compensation
Equity ownership opportunities for every employee
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