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Director, DAF Solutions – Strategic Engagements
Location
United States
Posted
24 days ago
Salary
$150K - $185K / year
Job Description
Job Requirements
- Deep, hands-on familiarity with donor-advised funds and philanthropic structures, developed in environments such as a DAF sponsor, financial institution, family office, advisory firm, or philanthropy / impact consulting organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience required; advanced training or credentials (MBA, JD, or specialization in philanthropy or impact investing) are a plus.
- Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 5–10%) to support key clients and partners.
- Experience navigating and shaping complex or non-standard philanthropic engagements, either directly or in close partnership with specialists, including recoverable grants, PRIs/MRIs, impact investments, guarantees, and international grantmaking.
- A proven ability to lead nuanced client and stakeholder conversations, synthesize diverse perspectives, and guide groups toward clear, well-reasoned recommendations and decisions.
- Strong solution design and systems-thinking skills, with a track record of turning ambiguity into structured options, transparent tradeoffs, and practical implementation plans.
- Clear, confident communication skills, including executive presence and the ability to translate complex concepts into simple, accessible language for a wide range of audiences.
- A highly collaborative working style, with comfort partnering across Sales, Client Success, Product, Legal/Compliance, and Operations, as well as coordinating external advisors and partners.
- An ownership-oriented mindset, with the judgment and follow-through to stay accountable from early solution design through initial implementation and launch.
- Comfort and curiosity in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment, where products, processes, and priorities continue to evolve and improve.
Benefits
- Dedicated Workspace: Must have a home office or workspace that is free of distractions and interruptions to ensure productivity and focus during work hours.
- Reliable Internet Connection: High-speed internet is required to support video conferencing, file sharing, and other work-related technology needs.
- Travel: Must be able to travel occasionally for key client, partner, or internal meetings as needed.
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