Vice President, Global Impact Officer

About the job
Echoing Green identifies tomorrow’s transformational leaders today. Through Fellowships and other leadership initiatives, we spot emerging leaders and invest deeply in their success to accelerate their impact. Each year, we provide seed funding and leadership development to a new class of Fellows and welcome them into a lifelong community of change agents.

We are partnering with On-Ramps, a full service search and consulting firm, to support the recruitment process for our Vice President, Global Impact Officer. To ensure every candidate is considered thoughtfully and equitably, we invite you to submit your application directly through On-Ramps at: https://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/3495

Please note that materials shared through our internal system will not be reviewed for this opportunity. We appreciate your understanding and interest in joining the Echoing Green community.

Requirements

The Vice President, Global Impact Officer will be a transformative leader responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving Echoing Green’s programmatic offerings. Grounded in our strategic five-year vision and informed by robust survey feedback, this role will drive initiatives across capital provision, community engagement, and capacity building. The successful candidate will ensure our programs not only respond to current challenges but also anticipate future opportunities, thereby reinforcing our mission of “a movement of leaders innovating today to transform tomorrow.”

Key Responsibilities

Community and Field Building

Foster a vibrant and inclusive community among Fellows, Staff and broader ecosystem stakeholders
Work collaboratively with teams to design and implement initiatives that deepen the impact on the fellows we serve
Develop strategic partnerships with global thought leaders, funders, and field innovators to expand Echoing Green’s influence and drive social innovation at scale
Represent Echoing Green publicly, speaking on behalf of the organization and elevating the voices and work of its Fellows

Strategic Program Leadership

Refine and execute a comprehensive program strategy that aligns with the strategic plan’s priorities—particularly in enhancing our Fellows program, field building, and organizational innovation
Translate survey insights into targeted improvements, addressing identified gaps in capital support (e.g., longer-term funding and follow-on mechanisms) and capacity offerings (e.g., specialized training and mentoring)

Innovation & Impact Measurement

Establish and maintain rigorous impact metrics and dashboards to monitor program effectiveness across capital, community, and capacity dimensions
Utilize data-driven insights to refine programs continually, ensuring our community offering remains a benchmark of excellence while improving capital and capacity supports
Lead the design and implementation of a structured prototyping process to pilot new initiatives, drawing on our tradition of internal innovation

Operational Excellence & Organizational Transformation

Collaborate with the executive and program teams to refine organizational processes, decision-making frameworks, and talent management practices—ensuring that operational improvements support program delivery and impact
Support a culture of continuous improvement by integrating feedback loops and innovative practices across all program areas
Lead change management efforts to embed a global mindset, equity practices, and operational resilience throughout the organization

Team Management

Supervise the Managing Director, Programs, who oversees team operations including performance reviews, budgeting, and goal tracking
Inspire and coach the program team, supporting members’ professional development
Provide feedback, manage performance, and support team well-being

Who You’ll Work With

You will report to the President.

You will supervise the Managing Director of Programs, Senior Director, Community, and an overall team of 12.

Required Skills And Experience

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in social impact, program management, and/or other support roles within social innovation ecosystems
Demonstrated track record of leading a social enterprise or multi-faceted programs, with an emphasis on strategic planning, impact measurement, and organizational transformation
Direct lived experience starting and leading a social enterprise strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies:

Strategic Vision & Innovation: Ability to translate high-level strategic goals into actionable program initiatives
Team Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build and support high-performing, values-aligned teams, with a people-first approach
Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in analyzing quantitative and qualitative feedback to drive continuous program improvement
Collaborative Leadership: Experience working cross-functionally and building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, including Fellows, staff, funders, and field partners
Change Management: Aptitude for leading organizational change, with a focus on operational efficiency and fostering a culture of innovation
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage both internal and external audiences and demonstrated experience amplifying the work and voices of underrepresented communities
Commitment to Equity: Deep commitment to advancing racial equity, inclusion, and global perspectives in program design and delivery
Multilingual / Cross Cultural Competence: Fluency in English and any other language; while direct international work experience is not required, experience navigating global contexts or diverse teams is strongly preferred

Compensation

Salary for this position will be $220K – $225K.