Director, Development and Foundation Operations
$106,000–$112,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute the Foundation's annual fundraising strategy to achieve philanthropic revenue goals while cultivating relationships with corporate partners, donors, foundations, and community stakeholders. Oversee donor stewardship, sponsorship fulfillment, and engagement strategies to strengthen long-term retention, alongside managing donor databases, prospect research, and campaign tracking. Lead operational planning for signature fundraising events and community initiatives, implementing organizational systems and workflows that improve efficiency and scalability. Manage administrative operations, vendor relationships, and cross-functional execution while establishing performance metrics to measure fundraising and community impact. This full-time onsite role in San Francisco requires extended hours for Warriors and Valkyries home games and reports to the Executive Director.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Experience developing and executing fundraising strategies, donor cultivation and stewardship, sponsorship development, and partnership management
- Proven experience leading organizational operations, project management, and cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Experience building systems, processes, and operational infrastructure that support organizational growth and long-term sustainability
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, reporting, and organizational planning
- Excellent relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to engage executive leadership, Board members, donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Suite; experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Blackbaud) or similar donor management systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Passion for advancing community impact through philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends for Warriors and Valkyries home games and Foundation-aligned events
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