Posted 5 days ago

Head of Impact

SeattleOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Leads the development of Brighton Jones' Impact platform, overseeing impact advising, impact programs, and corporate impact initiatives while building business capabilities and managing a team.

About this role

Ready to make a meaningful impact?

At Brighton Jones, we’re a purpose-driven, client-focused team committed to helping individuals live richer lives. As one of the largest RIAs in the nation, we’ve built a culture of continuous growth, collaboration, and community—recognized with 15 consecutive “Best Places to Work” awards including Inc.com’s 2025 list, as well as national honors for community impact.

We lead the industry in aligning wealth, passion, and purpose to help our clients thrive. With over $30 billion in assets under advisement, 300+ teammates nationwide, and a dynamic, team-based approach, we’re growing fast—and we’re looking for driven, curious individuals to join our #OneTeam.

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.

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Key Responsibilities:

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

Ownership & Financial Wellbeing

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

Time & Flexibility

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

Growth & Development

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

Connection & Community

Quarterly team-building events

Regular social events

Employee-led book clubs, committees, and affinity groups

Family & Milestones

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

B-Corp CertificationBudgetingBusiness DevelopmentCharitable Giving SolutionsCross-Functional CollaborationFamily Office ServicesImpact InvestingOperating Model DesignPartnership ManagementPerformance MeasurementStakeholder ManagementStrategic PlanningTeam LeadershipWealth Management