ROLE : Vice President, Prospects and Growth
LOCATION : Atlanta, GA Preferred - (Hybrid)
TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS : 50% of time
SALARY : $160k to $180k
ABOUT PURPOSE BUILT COMMUNITIES
Purpose Built Communities ("Purpose Built") is an incubator, convener, and catalyst for social change at the neighborhood level. Purpose Built is a philanthropically funded nonprofit organization that partners with local leaders, its Network Members to design, direct, and accelerate neighborhood transformation initiatives across the United States so residents can experience greater racial equity, improved health outcomes, and increased upward mobility.
Purpose Built provides pro-bono guidance, coaching, and support to these local leaders, their staff, and stakeholders in implementing and growing a holistic model of revitalization in their neighborhoods. Together with Purpose Built's Network Members and strategic partners, Purpose Built believes every neighborhood should have affordable, high-quality mixed-income housing, excellent schools that keep student success in life and in the classroom central, inclusive spaces that nurture and enrich residents' physical and mental health and foster a sense of belonging, and a thriving commercial core that keeps the neighborhood economically vibrant. The throughline is uplifting the legacy and supporting the vision of the people who have long called that neighborhood home.
Purpose Built supports 60 neighborhoods, across 24 states, providing Network Members with pro-bono services, including technical assistance, a robust Community of Practice, policy support, fundraising, and more. As Purpose Built continues to evolve its Model and support structures, it focuses on amplifying its value proposition, telling a collective story of Network impact, and establishing its leadership of place-based work.
Purpose Built Communities' Core Values :
- Possibility : Our purpose is proving the possible, not settling for the probable.
- Impact : We take action and build bridges to create lasting impact.
- Community : We cultivate connected, mutually contributing communities.
- Equity : We ground our work in the foundational beliefs that race and place matter.
To learn more about Purpose Built Communities, visit : www.purposebuiltcommunities.org
ABOUT THE VICE PRESIDENT, PROSPECTS AND GROWTH
Reporting to the head of Prospects and Growth, the Vice President, Prospects and Growth will play a critical role in growing and strengthening the Purpose Built Network. This pivotal position will guide and coach organizations exploring collaboration with Purpose Built Communities, helping them understand the Purpose Built Communities' model and make meaningful, model-aligned progress to ensure they thrive and achieve sustained impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Support for Prospective Network Members (55%)
Provide tailored advisory and strategic guidance to prospective partners as they explore and prepare for Network Membership.Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand target neighborhood, organizational goals, community and resident priorities, and readiness for partnership.Design and facilitate customized coaching engagements that strengthen partners' strategies, leadership, and implementation capacities.Coordinate across teams to ensure prospective partners receive cohesive, high-quality support throughout each phase of engagement.Develop and share tools, resources, and frameworks that help partners clarify vision, build alignment, and advance toward readiness for network membership.Relationship Building with Prospective Network Members (20%)
Cultivate strong, trust-based relationships with prospective partners, community leaders, and stakeholders.Collaborate with team members to maintain accurate records, track engagement, and inform pipeline management.Serve as the primary point of contact, ensuring clear communication and a consistent, supportive experience.Foster collaboration and alignment through regular engagement, updates, and feedback loops.Build credibility and partnership by modeling transparency, responsiveness, and mutual accountability.Maintain strong relationships across internal teams to ensure continuity of support and shared learning.Special Projects and Initiatives (15%)
Collaborate with senior leadership to strengthen strategies, systems, and processes that support prospective and emerging network members.Lead or contribute to projects that enhance organizational effectiveness, streamline workflows, and improve partner engagement.Support the documentation and analysis of engagement processes, identifying trends and recommending improvements.Participate in cross-functional initiatives that advance organizational learning and network development priorities.Develop tools, templates, and communications that contribute to internal knowledge sharing and strategic decision-making.Prospective Network Member Identification and Cultivation (10%)
Identify and engage potential partners through research, referrals, and outreach.Assess alignment and readiness based on established criteria and organizational priorities.Initiate and steward relationships with new prospects, ensuring clarity of process and expectations.Contribute to outreach and cultivation strategies that strengthen visibility, relationships, and long-term partnerships.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous Experience
A minimum of 15 years of experience in relevant fields or functions, including 5+ years in positions related specifically to nonprofit management and cross-sector partnerships.Experience within one of Purpose Built Communities' model components (e.g., housing, education, health, or economic development) is required. Experience in urban planning is a strength.A deep understanding of nonprofit operations and challenges, gained through experience as a nonprofit executive or consultant, is preferred.Skills and Abilities
Exceptional relationship-building skills : Ability to quickly establish trust and credibility with executives, staff, local leaders, residents, donors, and community partners. Skilled at building strategic partnerships and facilitating consensus-driven solutions.Influence : Strong capacity to provide guidance and influence diverse stakeholders, helping them convene around a shared vision and advance organizational goals.Community engagement expertise : Experience working with multiple stakeholders in the areas of urban planning, mixed-income development, or large-scale community initiatives. Skilled at navigating complex community dynamics while understanding and responding to local priorities.Communication and facilitation : Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences. Proficient in using strategic questioning, facilitation, and coaching techniques to advance problem-solving and critical thinking.Coaching and problem-solving : Strong active listening, advisory, and coaching skills, with the ability to identify challenges and propose practical, effective solutions. Able to translate complex challenges into actionable plans.Adaptability and emotional intelligence : High emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate complex situations, adapt plans as new information emerges, and respond effectively to community and organizational realities.Proactive and accountable : Demonstrates initiative, takes ownership of projects, and drives results independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and external partners.Vision alignmentAbility to understand partner goals, anticipate needs, and design strategies that support success while maintaining a people-centered, inclusive approach.
Staff Attributes for All Roles at Purpose Built
Deep investment in Purpose Built's Core Values.Exemplify a respected professional recognized for collaborating with others with a commitment to integrity, candor, and transparency.Lived or shared experiences with the people who call Purpose Built communities home are a plus.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$160k - $180k. Purpose Built Communities offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package effective on the first day of employment for all full-time staff that includes :
Options for fully-paid or subsidized health insurance plans.Subsidized dental and vision insurance plans.401(k) retirement plan, including an employer match contribution up to 4% of salary.Cell phone reimbursement of $75 per month.12 weeks of fully-paid parental leave in connection with the birth or adoption of a child.Fully-paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance plan of $50,000.17 days of PTO per year for employees in their first three years of service. Annual PTO allotments increase with additional years of service up to 28 days of PTO at 15+ years of service.14 paid organizational holidays, week of July 4th, week between Christmas and New Year's and 1 paid floating holiday.Flexible work model.
