Executive Director, Banyan Software Foundation & Head of Impact
Core
Define and execute the long-term vision and strategic direction for a $100 million endowed software foundation, serving as its primary internal and external voice to mobilize employees and portfolio companies.
Role type
Executive Director & Head of Impact (Strategy & Governance)
Builds
A strategic framework and operating model for a $100 million impact fund within a decentralized software portfolio.
Domain
Corporate Social Responsibility / Venture Capital / Software Industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic vision setting, public speaking and storytelling, governance design, program model innovation, stakeholder mobilization, impact measurement, resource allocation judgment
Preferred skills
Philanthropy or grantmaking background, ESG experience, non-traditional program design (competitions/challenges), AI/tech tool application for impact, transition from consulting to nonprofit leadership
Technologies
AI tools, impact measurement platforms
Responsibilities
Define the Foundation's funding thesis and strategic direction; serve as the primary spokesperson for internal and external audiences; design and evolve the program model and governance; mobilize employees and portfolio company leaders around the mission; measure and communicate impact; partner with corporate functions on execution.
Seniority
Executive, sole strategic owner