Site Manager, GreenLight Fund Detroit
Organization Overview
GreenLight Fund is a national nonprofit with a local focus that partners with communities to create opportunities for inclusive prosperity.
We facilitate a community-driven process that matches the local needs of individuals and families not met by existing programs, to organizations with track records of success elsewhere. Working with communities, we identify, invite in and launch proven organizations, providing collaborative support so they can quickly take root and deliver change. Everything we do is designed to remove barriers to inclusive prosperity all too often rooted in racial inequities. Our impact increases exponentially as we address one specific, community-identified need each year, in each GreenLight site.
To date, we have brought 63 evidence-based portfolio organizations across 14 sites, invested $41M, and attracted an additional $364M from other funding sources, reaching nearly 1.3M individuals and families this past year alone.
To learn more about the GreenLight Fund, please visit www.greenlightfund.org .
Position Overview
GreenLight Fund seeks a thoughtful, mission-driven Site Manager to lead the execution of site strategy, including research, selection portfolio management, and stakeholder engagement. This role will support the successful implementation of the selection process, monitor portfolio performance, and drive alignment across site priorities. The Site Manager reports directly to the Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Detroit and will work collaboratively across the GreenLight network.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Strategy, Research, Selection, & Community Engagement
Research existing local social issues and priorities affecting underserved children, youth, and families.
Lead local landscape analysis, including qualitative and quantitative research, data evaluation, and engagement with community stakeholders and sector leaders.
In partnership with the Executive Director, ensure the GreenLight selection process is executed with fidelity, rigor, and strong coordination across all phases.
Conduct due diligence on prospective portfolio organizations, including financial evaluation and impact assessment.
Record, synthesize and produce reports and briefs based on analysis and key findings to inform Executive Director and stakeholder decision-making.
Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with community partners and stakeholders to support selection strategy and impact.
Lead community engagement initiatives, ensuring collaboration and alignment with site priorities.
Serve as a point of contact for program-related communications, including sharing findings, progress, and opportunities.
Portfolio Management & Program Execution
Oversee portfolio monitoring, ensuring consistent tracking of performance, progress toward outcomes, and emerging opportunities or risks.
In partnership with the Executive Director, support ongoing relationships with portfolio organizations and coordinate regular updates, reporting, and learning opportunities.
Identify best practices from across the GreenLight network and support implementation of successful strategies locally.
Ensure portfolio activities and site work are accurately documented and reflected in reporting systems.
Workflow Management & Logistics
Oversee site workflow execution and reporting integrity, ensuring key milestones, deadlines, and deliverables are tracked and completed accurately.
Coordinate site execution priorities across teams, aligning program, operational, and stakeholder-facing workstreams.
Maintain clear documentation, dashboards, and reporting tools that support effective site management and decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement & Development
Support stakeholder engagement coordination, ensuring consistent communication and engagement with investors.
Partner with the Executive Director to execute the site’s annual investor relations and stewardship plan, including outreach,…