Position Title: Vice President of Impact Strategy
Reports to: Chief Impact Officer (CIO)
Position: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Hybrid-Onsite; Los Angeles, California
Salary: $153,000 - $191,200
Organization Overview
Liberty Hill Foundation is at the forefront of advancing justice and equity in Los Angeles County, working to build power in communities most affected by systemic oppression. Guided by our bold new Strategic Plan and innovative operating model, we empower those closest to the challenges with the tools, resources, and leadership to create meaningful change.
At the foundation of our work is an unwavering commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI), which shapes every aspect of our culture and decision-making. This is complemented by a results-oriented approach, anchored in a leadership framework that prioritizes authority, accountability, collaboration, and adaptability at every level. These values ensure that Liberty Hill not only reflects the transformative change we seek in the world but also delivers meaningful, measurable impact.
With a renewed focus on our infrastructure, Liberty Hill is embracing an exciting period of growth and transformation. We are aligning our programs, grantmaking, and advocacy to amplify impact, strengthen partnerships, and move us closer to a more equitable future.
This is a pivotal moment in Liberty Hill’s evolution, offering new opportunities to shape the future of social justice in Los Angeles County and beyond.
Position Overview
The Vice President of Impact Strategy provides visionary leadership and strategic alignment for Liberty Hill Foundation’s programs, ensuring that all initiatives advance the organization’s North Star of building power in communities most impacted by systemic oppression. This senior leadership role drives the integration of the Foundation’s new Strategic Plan into programmatic strategies, aligning efforts with the evolving social justice landscape while ensuring effective management, compliance, and oversight of government contracts and program budgets.
Reporting to the Chief Impact Officer (CIO), the VP of Impact Strategy collaborates closely with the VP of Impact Operations to ensure programmatic implementation supports strategic objectives and meets funding requirements. This role also advises the CIO and CEO on shaping Liberty Hill’s long-term agenda, including the Agenda for a Just Future, participatory grantmaking strategies, and the Foundation’s Common Agenda work. As a senior thought partner, the VP designs and refines metrics to track progress, fosters cross-team alignment, and ensures government-funded programs adhere to compliance, reporting, and budgetary guidelines.
This position is a unique opportunity to lead transformative change, strengthening program strategy, funding sustainability, and impact measurement while ensuring fiscal responsibility and compliance with funding partners, including public agencies.
What you will do
Strategic Leadership and Alignment
- Provide thought leadership to ensure programmatic initiatives align with Liberty Hill’s Strategic Plan and broader organizational goals.
- Partner with the CIO and CEO to plot the course for Liberty Hill’s Agenda for a Just Future, Common Agenda, and other long-term strategies.
- Analyze trends in the social justice landscape to refine and align grantmaking strategies, programmatic priorities, and government-funded initiatives.
- Collaborate with the VP of Impact Operations to ensure seamless integration between strategic planning, program implementation, and budget management.
Grantmaking and Program Strategy
- Oversee the design and refinement of participatory grantmaking strategies, ensuring they reflect the Foundation’s values and strategic objectives.
- Guide the development and execution of impactful grantmaking portfolios, including Fund for Change, Liberty Vote!, and others, to address racial, economic, and environmental justice.
- Lead efforts to integrate innovative evaluation frameworks into grantmaking and program strategies, enabling data-informed decision-making and measurable progress.
Government Contract & Budget Management
- Lead the oversight, compliance, and financial stewardship of government-funded programs, ensuring proper budgeting, tracking, and reporting in alignment with grant and contract terms.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to manage public funding streams, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Partner with Finance and Operations teams to develop program budgets, monitor expenditures, and track key financial performance indicators.
- Ensure that all programs funded by government contracts align with funder expectations, meet reporting deadlines, and maintain financial integrity.
- Work cross-functionally to identify funding gaps, forecast budgetary needs, and develop strategies to sustain government-funded initiatives.
Metrics and Evaluation
- Develop and track key performance indicators and metrics to measure the success of strategic goals, grantmaking outcomes, and publicly funded initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior directors and program leaders to ensure evaluation frameworks are embedded across all programmatic efforts.
- Use data and evaluation insights to refine and adapt strategies, ensuring responsiveness to community needs, funding requirements, and external changes.
Coaching and Team Development
- Provide individualized coaching and mentorship to senior program leaders, helping them align program goals with strategic priorities and compliance requirements.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and professional growth across the Impact team, grounded in equity and inclusion.
- Build team capacity in strategic thinking, budget management, compliance, and program evaluation to drive impact and sustain funding streams.
Collaboration and Influence
- Serve as a senior advisor and thought partner to the CIO, CEO, and other leadership, helping shape Liberty Hill’s organizational agenda and priorities.
- Represent Liberty Hill to external stakeholders, including funders, government agencies, and community leaders, to strengthen strategic relationships and advance the Foundation’s mission.
- Act as a key connector between internal and external stakeholders to ensure Liberty Hill’s strategies remain aligned with the needs of its partners, funders, and communities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, philanthropy, or grassroots organizing, with at least 5 years in senior management roles.
- Proven expertise in government contract management, program budgeting, compliance, and financial reporting.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing grantmaking strategies, capacity-building initiatives, and evaluation frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and foster a collaborative, inclusive culture.
- Strong understanding of social justice movements and the systemic barriers facing marginalized communities.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Liberty Hill’s mission, programs, and evolving Strategic Plan.
- Experience in designing strategies for participatory grantmaking and impact measurement.
- Knowledge of philanthropic trends and best practices in advancing equity and justice.
Key Competencies
- Strategic Vision: Ability to analyze trends, translate organizational goals into actionable strategies, and anticipate long-term opportunities.
- Leadership: Capacity to inspire and mentor high-performing teams, particularly in program strategy, budget oversight, and compliance.
- Results Orientation: Focused on measurable outcomes, with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Collaboration: Skilled at fostering alignment across teams and building trust-based relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Equity Mindset: Deep commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of strategy and leadership.
- Communication: Ability to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse audiences.
Physical Asks:
Ability to engage in a hybrid remote work environment in our shared downtown co-working space or working remotely.
Must live in Los Angeles County and be available for face-to-face collaboration as needed.
Benefits
• Comprehensive coverage for employee healthcare, vision, and dental at 100%
• Employer contribution and match for 403b retirement savings
• Stipend to support remote work
• 10 Days of paid vacation time the first year, and 58 hours of sick time
• Generous benefit of 22 paid holidays
• 2 dedicated Volunteer Days
• Fridays off throughout August
• Summer Break is the first week in July, and Winter Break is the last two weeks of December
How to Apply
Liberty Hill has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Ranata Reeder at ranata@charitysearchgroup.com or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com.
Liberty Hill is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels of the organization. We recognize the importance of not viewing individuals based on a single identity, and we thrive on being equitable in our recruitment process as well as in our efforts to be inclusive of all employees.
