Philanthropy Portfolio Associate
Social Capital Foundation (SCF) is the philanthropic branch of Blink Impact, an international single-family office focused on creating measurable social and environmental impact. Guided by Blink Impact’s vision “Challenging the existing for a brighter future”, SCF works to reduce inequality through entrepreneurship in a greener world.
Our work is grounded in four core values: respect, integrity, openness and curiosity. These values shape how we collaborate with partners, engage with local communities and make funding decisions — with humility, transparency and a strong sense of responsibility.
SCF works under a venture philanthropy model where grants and concessional investments are used with the intention to maximise impact. Our primary impact goal is to improve income, jobs, skills and agency of underserved populations, particularly low-income women and youth in developing countries. Our geographic focus is primarily East Africa and Latin America, complemented by selected initiatives in other regions.
We work with best-in-class partners — NGOs, social enterprises, funds and academic institutions — that aim to achieve large-scale impact by replicating or scaling evidence-based programs in several regions. In addition, SCF works with impact investing partners in opportunities whereby grants or philanthropic-blended investments can be effective to deliver greater impact.
The role
We are looking for a talented Portfolio Associate to join our international team. You will report to the Executive Director and will be engaged in the foundation’s overall daily activities. The position can be based in Amsterdam or Madrid.
Key responsibilities
- Support the SCF team in keeping the portfolio up to date in terms of overview, structure, deadlines, and contract management. This involves helping in the supervision of the active collaborations.
- Contributing to the review, analysis, and aggregation of social and environmental impact data for internal and external reporting. This involves working collaboratively with the Impact team to ensure that robust and consistent impact data is collected and included into the quarterly/annual report.
- Support in assessing new and follow-on opportunities; supporting in part of the due diligence process and analysis of opportunities.
- Undertake research to inform decision making on sectors, themes, collaborations, etc.
- Support with internal and external communication about SCF’s projects and portfolio. This includes updating and maintaining SCF’s website.
- Assist in the uptake of new digital tools to improve portfolio management and reporting.
- Ensuring SCF´s internal administrative systems and support documents are updated and clear.Organise initiatives or activities in support of SCF partners (events, training, learning sessions, etc.).
Who you are
You combine strong analytical and organisational skills with a genuine motivation to contribute to positive social change. You recognise yourself in SCF’s core values and bring them into your daily work:
- You work with respect for diverse perspectives, cultures and lived experiences.
- You demonstrate integrity through careful analysis, responsible handling of information and a strong sense of accountability.
- You value openness — you communicate clearly, welcome feedback and contribute to a culture of trust and collaboration.
- You bring curiosity and critical thinking, continuously seeking to learn and improve.
In addition, you bring:
- 2-3 years of professional experience in philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, social investment, sustainability. Professional experience or education in developing contexts and socioeconomic impact management and measurement is preferred.
- Undergraduate and Master’s degree from top-tier university (subjects that can be relevant to the role).
- Proven interest in the social business sector, NGO sector or disciplines that provide understanding of the challenges and opportunities of addressing inequality factors in specific contexts.
- Passion for learning, adaptability, and openness to undertake different tasks within a thriving ecosystem of initiatives.
- Excellent written and communication skills with a great attention to detail.
- Fluent in English (written and verbal). Spanish is a plus.
- High level of discretion and professionalism
What we offer
- A meaningful role at the intersection of philanthropy and entrepreneurship.
- The opportunity to contribute to initiatives that aim for systemic and long-term change.
- A dynamic, international working environment with a high degree of autonomy and trust.
- Supportive guidance within a small, committed team.
- Healthy free lunch provided at the office.
- Hybrid way of working.