Chief Impact Officer

Chief Impact Officer (CIO)

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation seeks a skilled, mission-driven professional to serve as Chief Impact Officer (CIO). Reporting to the CEO, this key member of the Senior Leadership Team leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Foundation's strategic direction for community investments and engagement through grantmaking, community engagement, program development, partnership building, and donor engagement. As an experienced change maker, the CIO serves as a leader both within the Foundation and across the philanthropic, nonprofit, civic, and social sectors in the region and beyond. They guide, motivate, and inspire the Foundation's Impact staff, fostering innovative and creative solutions, while collaborating closely with Foundation colleagues, community partners, and the Board of Directors.

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Foundation's impact strategy, aligning programs and grantmaking with the Foundation's areas of focus and community needs.
• Translate the board and CEO's strategic vision into actionable community impact goals.
• Identify emerging community challenges and opportunities where the Foundation can play a catalytic role.
• Strategize and refine the Foundation's impact communications to a diverse constituency, in partnership with the Foundation's Chief Philanthropy Officer.
• Ground decisions and leadership in the Foundation's mission, vision, and values.
• Partner with the Philanthropy & Communications team to align donor interests with community needs and funding opportunities.
• Provide programmatic insights and expertise to donors seeking to maximize their philanthropic impact.
• Contribute to growth of Donor Advised, Field of Interest, Unrestricted, and other philanthropic funds.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with nonprofits, civic leaders, funders, and other community stakeholders.
• Act as a convener and facilitator on key community issues, fostering collaboration and collective impact.
• Represent the Foundation at local, regional, and national forums to elevate its role as a trusted philanthropic leader.
• Lead design, implementation, and evaluation of grantmaking strategies and programs.
• Ensure grantmaking practices are equitable, transparent, and aligned with community needs.
• Oversee capacity-building efforts that strengthen nonprofit partners, like Big Day of Giving, Cultivate, and the Philanthropy Summit.
• Develop frameworks and systems to assess community outcomes and impact of the Foundation's investments.
• Produce and share impact reports with donors, partners, and the community.
• Use data and learning to inform strategy, improve programs, and influence community dialogue.
• Lead and mentor Impact team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively to maximize impact.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate impact strategies across the Foundation.
• Work closely with consultants to carry out key initiatives and other special projects.
• Serve as the lead staff member for the Community Impact Committee and work closely with the committee chair and other community leaders to guide and direct the Foundation's impact programs and community grantmaking.

Skills & Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits :

The Sacramento Region Community Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.