Position Summary:
Eastern Bank Foundation (EBF) is the 5th most charitable organization in MA, according to the Boston Business Journal, with nearly $300M in assets and annual donations of more than $14M. EBF is entirely funded by Eastern Bank and serves as its charitable arm, as a result, there is no fund-raising involved in this role.
We believe that changes to centuries-old social and economic hierarchies and systems of oppression can lead to greater equity in our communities when we invest, first by listening to the lived experiences of our neighbors and then by partnering on solutions. It's this commitment to honoring and trusting our communities that guides the Eastern Bank Foundation - not only in what and why we fund, but also how. Our vision is a region-and a world-where these hierarchies are dismantled and systems of oppression based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, parental income, ZIP code or other elements of difference and resulting disparities are eliminated so that these distinctions are no longer predictors of economic outcomes for our neighbors.
Annually, EBF supports more than 1,000 local nonprofit organizations, across a wide variety of community needs. There are two foci to this work, our Community Donations and our Impact Grants. This position is focused on our Impact Grants, which are our larger dollar grants (typically $50-150k) and, in total, represent more than half of the Foundation's investments each year. EBF leverages our size and strength to innovate with partners, scale systems, and create structural changes that advance Economic Inclusion & Mobility by addressing the drivers of wealth & income gaps.
Eastern Bank Foundation combines philanthropy, corporate volunteerism, advocacy, & collaborations to maximize impact. We partner with community leaders to combine resources, broaden the base, and drive solutions. We listen to our geographic and demographic communities, use our voice to advocate for bold systemic change that advances equity and rally community partners and corporations to broaden support for change, therefore this leader must have a proven track record of effective leadership and recognized community impact.
The Chief Impact Officer will uphold the responsive, high-touch, trust-based, responsive efforts the Foundation is recognized for throughout the NE region. The position will report to, and be a full thought-partner with, the President and CEO of the Foundation in service to our communities.
Familiarity with the local socio-economic context of the communities we serve is a must. Including appreciation for historical context and consideration for all dimensions of intersectional equity.
Essential Functions:
The Chief Impact Officer will advance the Foundation primarily by:
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