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CSGF · Remote · Remote

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About the role

CSGF is seeking an Investment Manager to join our Scale Portfolio team as we look to invest in the next generation of high performing charter management organizations throughout the country. The Scale Portfolio Team focuses on organizations who are looking to grow three or more new schools in the next 5-6 years. We invest in and support organizations ranging from 2 or 3 schools to those serving students in over 100 campuses.

What they're looking for

  • Deep commitment to CSGF’s mission and our Commitment to Diversity
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly the ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders
  • Strong project management experience that drives efficiency and excellence in all aspects of work
  • Ability to work seamlessly between high-level strategy and detail-oriented work
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
More about this role

The Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) is a leading nonprofit venture philanthropy fund dedicated to identifying the nation’s best public charter schools, investing in their expansion, and helping to increase their impact. Our “portfolio” includes 200+ charter school networks that operate 1,700+ schools and serve more than 725,000 students. We are committed to expanding the impact of schools that are closing achievement and opportunity gaps. CSGF operates with the same strategies, discipline, and focus as a venture capital firm by awarding multi-year grants and loans to talented education entrepreneurs building networks of high-quality charter schools that enroll traditionally underserved students. Ultimately, we think the portfolio can grow to serve ~1,000,000 students within a decade.

This is an exciting time to join the Charter School Growth Fund. We are successfully; half way through the 5th year of CSGF’s 4th fund, building on our 20 year track record of success. CSGF’s “Fund IV” is larger in size and scope than previous funds, with a goal to continue to fuel charter sector growth, accelerate innovation, and strengthen long-term outcomes for students, particularly students of...

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