Associate, Strategy & Impact

Position: Associate Strategy & Impact

Department: Philanthropic Initiatives

Reporting to: Deputy Director Philanthropic Initiatives

FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Denver CO; Bentonville AR

Walton Enterprises is seeking a highly motivated detail-oriented and entrepreneurial individual to join the Philanthropic Initiatives team as an Associate Strategy & Impact.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution helping bring structure clarity and momentum to a diverse portfolio of philanthropic work. The Associate will improve visibility across funding activity strengthen coordination across workstreams and support the development of high-quality materials for leadership and family stakeholders.

About the Position

The Associate works across multiple philanthropic workstreams and funding vehicles.

Operating in a fast-moving and often ambiguous environment this role partners closely with senior team members while taking ownership of discrete components of work. The Associate is expected to bring structure to complex efforts connect information across initiatives and help ensure that priorities translate into clear plans consistent tracking and reliable follow-through.

What you will do

In this role you will contribute to cross-functional philanthropic initiatives through analysis coordination and execution. You will manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining alignment with your manager and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Portfolio Monitoring & Analysis

• Track and analyze philanthropic activity across multiple funding sources and grantmaking portfolios; identify trends gaps and risks to support oversight and decision-making
• Build and maintain dashboards reports and recurring analyses to improve visibility and planning

Project & Initiative Support

• Support execution of key philanthropic initiatives in partnership with initiative leads
• Track timelines deliverables and dependencies across projects
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support progress and follow-through

Family & Leadership Materials

• Draft memos briefings and updates for family and leadership audiences
• Synthesize inputs across workstreams into clear concise materials
• Ensure accuracy consistency and clarity of communications

Cross-Team Coordination

• Work across Philanthropic Initiatives Grants Management Accounting Legal and other partners
• Provide flexible support across workstreams based on evolving team priorities
• Occasionally provide time-bound program support on grantmaking portfolios

Who we are looking for

Skills needed

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to structure ambiguous information into clear outputs
• Excellent written communication and synthesis skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working with data and reporting tools
• Ability to work across teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders

Qualifications required for your success

• Bachelors degree required
• 25 years of experience in strategy consulting operations philanthropy or a related field

Additional Helpful Experience Includes

• Exposure to philanthropy family office or mission-driven organizations
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects

Personal attributes that support your success

• Acts with humility and discretion; prioritizes team and institutional goals over personal credit
• Builds trust through reliability strong judgment and professionalism
• Communicates clearly and navigates complex dynamics with awareness and respect
• Comfortable working in ambiguity; brings structure and clarity to complex work
• Willing to ask questions challenge assumptions and raise issues when needed
• Curious proactive and continuously learning

All offers of employment are contingent on your successful completion (where permitted by state law) of a confidentiality agreement and background addition you will need to provide proper identification verifying your eligibility to work in the United States on your first day of work.

Benefits Information

Compensation Range: $105000 - $131000

Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical dental and vision insurance a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.

About Walton Enterprises

Walton Enterprises supports the personal philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization supporting multiple generations of Sam and Helen Waltons family.

We value trust mutual respect and a workplace where every associate belongs and can do their best work. We bring together talented people with different backgrounds and viewpoints support their growth and empower them to contribute meaningfully.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.