Vincent Jones

About Vincent Jones

I build and lead organizations that expand access and opportunity by strengthening the systems that support underserved communities.As CEO of Beyond Impact, I lead a national 501(c)(4) intermediary supporting leaders and organizations to organize, build power, and advance progressive policies that center equity and justice. Our work spans fiscal sponsorship, grantmaking, and convening to strengthen movements and scale impact.I also founded Citizen Jones Consulting (formerly Reinvent Communications), a strategic advisory firm partnering with foundations, nonprofits, and public-sector leaders to design and implement initiatives that strengthen institutions, align resources, and expand opportunity. This work reflects my broader approach to leadership—integrating strategy, partnerships, and systems thinking to drive lasting impact.Over the past three decades, I’ve worked across philanthropy, nonprofits, government, politics, and social entrepreneurship—helping organizations build strategy, align stakeholders, and grow their impact. My approach blends innovation with inclusion, ensuring initiatives are both effective and grounded in the communities they serve.I’m deeply committed to board leadership and governance that advances equity. I currently serve as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Political Education (SCOPE) and have served on the boards of: • Freedom for All Americans • Lambda Legal • Los Angeles LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce • African-American Board Leadership Institute (founding board member) • Southern California Blacks in Philanthropy (co-chair) • Red Cross of Southern California • Swarthmore CollegeMy leadership has been recognized by organizations and media including The Advocate (40 Leaders Under 40), the National LGBTQ Task Force (Community Excellence Award), Grantmakers for Children, Youth & Families (Emerging Leader in Philanthropy), the City of Los Angeles, and Frontiers Magazine (Hot 25 Leaders to Watch), among others.I believe lasting change happens when people recognize their collective power and institutions are built to support it. Whether leading organizations, advising partners, or engaging audiences, I focus on connecting people, ideas, and resources to drive meaningful and equitable outcomes.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Beyond Impact

   Feb 2024 — Present · US

   I lead a $96M national 501(c)(4) organization with a distributed team of 36, with responsibility for strategy, operations, finance, governance, and external engagement. Beyond Impact leverages fiscal sponsorship, grantmaking, and convening to support progressive leaders and organizations. Working closely with senior leadership, I strengthened its infrastructure and positioning in a rapidly evolving political environment.Key Contributions- Stabilized the organization during financial and leadership disruption, restoring operational integrity and stakeholder trust- Led modernization of the finance function, transitioning the organization from a part-time consultant CFO to an interim CFO and ultimately a permanent CFO while strengthening internal controls, accountability, and operational efficiency- Partnered with the CFO to strengthen financial strategy and governance, bringing audits and IRS Form 990 filings into full compliance and ahead of schedule; enhancing board reporting, forecasting, and budgeting through revenue-aligned planning and projection models; and supporting development of an Investment Policy Statement to guide long-term asset management- Led a brand evolution to reposition the organization as a fully independent entity separate from its founding 501(c)(3) partner- Led the team that negotiated a second union contract, strengthening labor relations and operational continuity- Directed a major enterprise technology transformation following separation from legacy IT systems- Reduced turnover and strengthened organizational culture and performance- Strengthened and operationalized the organization’s pro-Black strategic framework, clarifying its application for staff and partners and ensuring alignment with evolving legal and political considerations- Led strategic planning to align stakeholders around a multi-year growth and impact strategy- Built a fundraising and business development strategy and team to support long-term revenue growth

Education

• Swarthmore College

  BA, History with concentration in Public Policy and significant coursework in Economics

  1994 — 1998