Portfolio Director, Portfolio

Background Blue Meridian Partners is a pioneering philanthropic model for finding and funding scalable solutions to the problems thatlimit economic mobility andtrap America's young people and families in poverty. We know solutions exist, but even the most promising strategies cannot reach far enough, fast enough without significant, long-term investment.Webring an innovative, investor mindset backed by a decades-long track record to the pursuit of upward economic mobility for individuals and communities. Core to our mission is addressing systemic inequities and the injustices they create.By pooling resources, our Partners canunlock substantial philanthropic capital andinvesteffectivelyandefficiently. Anchored by our carefully tested, performance-based investing approach, Blue Meridianmakes strategic, long-term investments across multiple portfolios aimed at boosting economic mobility from cradle to career.We support both nationwide and place-based strategiesin order toamplify impact across the country as well as within specific communities.Weidentify visionary social sector leaders who address key drivers of poverty - including youth unemployment, unplanned pregnancy, and engagement with the criminal justice system - and invest the flexible, upfront capital they need to dreambiggerandexponentiallyexpand their reach, influence, and impact. We are constantly learning, exploring, and seeking out new collaborations in relentless pursuit of creating lasting impact atscale thatcanchange the life trajectories of millionsof young people and families in America.Blue Meridian is staffed by an experienced team of results-focused leaders andwewelcome other mission-driven champions to join us. Position Profile The Portfolio Director ("the Director"), reports to the Managing Director, Portfolio Lead within the Place Matters Portfolio and works closely with the Place Matters team members to source and manage Blue Meridian's relationships with investees and develop innovative scaling plans to help them achieve greater impact. The Director will work across the Place Matters' strategy with a focus on supporting Catalytic Supports and Places investees and improving and managing team operations. Working independently with limited o