For more than a century, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation (GMF) has been inspiring philanthropy, serving donors and strengthening communities. Together with its donors and many community partners, the Foundation guides and shares a collective vision that Greater Milwaukee becomes a vibrant, economically thriving region comprised of welcoming and inclusive communities that provide opportunity, prosperity and a high quality of life for all.
 

• Works with broad community networks to identify opportunities for impact investments that advance the Foundation’s strategic priorities.
• Oversees process for evaluation and analysis of impact investment deals to recommend for investment including underwriting, deal structuring, managing the closing process, and providing portfolio management.  
• Partners with CEO, Development and Philanthropic Services (DPS) staff and others to identify donors who have a passion and interest in impact investing and participates in solicitations with DPS staff.
• Identifies external prospects and public sector partners to invest in the impact investing pool, participates in the cultivation of those relationships and solicitation and securing of investments, in coordination with DPS.
• Works collaboratively with broad range of partners including donors, key stakeholders, funders, foundations, financial institutions and community organizations to promote impact investing as a tool to advance GMF’s mission.
• Represents GMF in public forums, expanding community outreach on impact investing and strategic priorities.
• Shares industry insights and best practices internally and externally, including conferences and relevant forums.
• Provides or recommends technical assistance to investees within the impact investing portfolio on financial health, financing needs, project feasibility, etc.   
• Supports the development of communications (e.g. reports, case studies, research and social media) related to the impact investment work.
• Stays current on relevant research, indicator findings and national research on the impact investing industry, translating findings to the local context so it is relevant and useful.
• Manages Impact Investing Committee of the Board and technical subcommittee. Coordinates cross-functional internal Impact Investing team.

• Bachelor’s degree required in any of the following fields: finance, economics, real estate, urban planning, environment, law, nonprofit management, business administration; combination of relevant experience and training outside of traditional college program will be considered. Graduate degree preferred.
• Ten (10) or more years of professional experience in community development banking, finance, real estate development or corporate finance.  
• Experience in community economic development, real estate development, private equity, community banking or community development financial institutions preferred. Experience in evaluating and loan underwriting desired, and established networks within the community preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance and reliable transportation.
• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from applicants, donors, stakeholders, partners, board members, managers and the general public.  

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.