Golden State
Director, Development and Foundation Operations
San Francisco, CA · Director · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$106k-$112kDetected 13 days ago
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About the role
- This position reports to the Executive Director.
- Come share your expertise and knowledge within a growing sports and entertainment organization that values your initiative, creativity and dedication.
- This is a full-time position based onsite in San Francisco, CA.
Responsibilities
- Cultivate, solicit, steward, and grow relationships with corporate partners, donors, foundations, and community stakeholders to expand philanthropic support
- Identify, develop, and secure new philanthropic partnerships, sponsorships, grants, and funding opportunities aligned with the Foundation's mission and strategic priorities
- Lead fundraising operations, including donor database management, prospect research, campaign tracking, reporting, and development systems
- Develop fundraising collateral, sponsorship proposals, impact reports, Board presentations, and executive communications to support donor cultivation and fundraising efforts
- Lead operational planning and execution for Foundation programs, community initiatives, signature fundraising events, and engagement activations
- Develop and implement organizational systems, workflows, and operational processes that improve efficiency, accountability, and scalability
- Manage administrative operations, vendor relationships, contracts, reporting, and internal communications
- Build and maintain the operational infrastructure necessary to support the Foundation's continued growth and long-term strategic objectives
- Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies, donor cultivation and stewardship, sponsorship development, and partnership management
- Experience building systems, processes, and operational infrastructure that support organizational growth and long-term sustainability
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit development, sports, philanthropy, corporate partnerships, community engagement, sports philanthropy, or a related field.
- Proven experience leading organizational operations, project management, and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Compensation
- $106,000 - $112,000 + Bonus
- Develop and execute the Foundation's annual fundraising strategy to achieve philanthropic revenue goals
- Partner with the Executive Director on organizational planning, annual priorities, budgeting, and long-term strategic initiatives
Benefits
- $106,000 - $112,000 + Bonus
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
- Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
Visa & Work Authorization
- Oversee donor stewardship, sponsorship fulfillment, gift acknowledgments, and engagement strategies that strengthen long-term relationships and donor retention
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