Director of National Impact, Catalyst Fund

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Director of National Impact strategic role for Fidelity Charitable Catalyst Fund. Leading grantmaking to support nonprofits with limited funding access and enhancing donor engagement.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeBoston • 🇮🇳 IndiaLead💰 $95,000 - $186,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in philanthropy and grantmaking, with a strong ability to lead grant strategies, manage relationships, and conduct impact analysis. Proficient in engaging donors and nonprofits while utilizing analytical and communication skills to drive successful grant outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Of Philanthropy ExperienceGrantmaking Strategy LeadershipImpact Analysis Across GrantsDonor Education And EngagementPublic Speaking Experience

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Hard Skills

Grant Diligence And AssessmentGrant RecommendationsGoal Setting With GranteesAnalytical SkillsResearch SkillsWriting Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingCollaboration Across ConstituenciesTrust Building

Tools & Technologies

PowerPointExcelWordGrants Management Systems

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyGrantmakingDonor Support EcosystemTrends In Donor Giving Behavior

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

lead the Fund’s national grantmaking strategy
manage a portfolio of 40+ grant relationships working across the country
develop relationships with potential grantees
complete grant diligence and assessments
make grant recommendations and partner with grantees to set goals
monitor progress toward those goals, and analyze and synthesize grant reports
serve as a key representative of the Catalyst Fund across the national donor support ecosystem
recommend revisions to the ongoing strategy and grantmaking priorities
travel will be required for at least 25% of this role

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of philanthropy experience, including grantmaking at a foundation, corporation, DAF sponsor, or similar institution
independent responsibility for leading a portfolio, assessing and recommending grants
cultivating ongoing grantee relationships, and conducting impact analysis across grants and portfolios
donor education, engagement, or advising experience connecting individual donors with nonprofits
strong understanding of the latest trends, research, and organizations influencing donor giving behavior
exceptional analytical, research, and writing skills
significant public speaking experience with donor and nonprofit audiences
experience collaborating across diverse constituencies, building trust, achieving common goals, solving problems independently
high proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, along with experience using grants management systems (e.g., Fluxx)

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
market-leading retirement
generous paid time off and parental leave
charitable giving employee match program
educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career