We’re seeking a Head of Impact to lead the development of Brighton Jones’ Impact platform, defining how we’ll help our clients and colleagues in aligning their wealth, values, and resources with the impact they hope to make. Working closely with Family Office leadership, advisors, and subject-matter experts across the firm, this role will oversee the evolution of Brighton Jones’ Impact Advising, Impact Programs, and Corporate Impact initiatives. The Head of Impact will ensure these efforts work together to deliver a cohesive client and teammate experience while supporting the firm’s broader mission of helping our clients, colleagues, and community members live richer lives.
This leader will guide the development of strategic impact planning, impact investing, charitable giving solutions, impact-focused experiences, and corporate impact initiatives. They will work closely with advisors and leadership teams to identify opportunities for innovation, improve adoption of Impact offerings across the firm, and ensure the platform continues to evolve alongside client needs and firm priorities. The role will also help shape 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 the role will occasionally participate in client conversations and serve as a thought partner on complex engagements, its primary focus is building the capabilities, operating model, and partnerships necessary to support long-term growth. This role combines leadership, platform development, partnership management, and team leadership – making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building new capabilities, coordinating across teams, and bringing ideas from concept to execution.
Team Leadership
- 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
Impact Advising:
- 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
Impact Programs:
- 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
Corporate Impact:
- 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
What you bring:
- 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
- Minimal travel
- This role is an in-office, full-time, and exempt position. We are a work from office culture with a lot of flexibility.
Compensation:
- 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, and 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
Skills Required
- 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
- Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to balance long-term vision with execution
- Ability to work full-time in an in-office environment
What We Do
Whether you want to save for the future or celebrate today, give back to the community or explore the globe, your values are every bit as unique as your fingerprints. The challenge is aligning your time and resources to those values, so you can go after the things you truly care about. For us, protecting and growing your wealth is a foundational part of that journey. But our goal is bigger than your financial peace of mind—it’s your happiness. We want to be the partner that helps you align your wealth, your passions, and your purpose, so you can pursue the life that truly fulfills you—your richer life.
