Director, Development and Foundation Operations
Golden StateSan Francisco, California, United States · Posted 1 month agoDescription
About the Position
The Golden State Community Foundation is looking for a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented Director to lead the Foundation's fundraising strategy, operational excellence, and organizational execution. In this role, you will drive philanthropic revenue growth while overseeing the operational infrastructure that enables the Foundation's community impact initiatives, signature events, and strategic partnerships.
You will lead development efforts, fundraising operations, donor stewardship, partnership engagement, organizational planning, and day-to-day Foundation operations across a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives. Additionally, you will develop and execute fundraising strategies, strengthen operational systems and processes, manage cross-functional initiatives, and ensure the successful execution of Foundation priorities in collaboration with internal departments, corporate partners, donors, and community organizations. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the Foundation’s annual fundraising strategy to achieve philanthropic revenue goals
- 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
- Oversee donor stewardship, sponsorship fulfillment, gift acknowledgments, and engagement strategies that strengthen long-term relationships and donor retention
- 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
- Oversee project management, organizational planning, budgeting, implementation timelines, and cross-functional execution across Foundation initiatives
- Manage administrative operations, vendor relationships, contracts, reporting, and internal communications
- Establish performance metrics, dashboards, and reporting processes to measure fundraising performance, operational effectiveness, and community impact
- Build and maintain the operational infrastructure necessary to support the Foundation’s continued growth and long-term strategic objectives
- Partner with the Executive Director on organizational planning, annual priorities, budgeting, and long-term strategic initiatives
- Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for Foundation leadership, Board meetings, and key stakeholders
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience & Skills
- 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
Time Commitment
- Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends for Warriors and Valkyries home games and Foundation-aligned events
Compensation
- $106,000 - $112,000 + Bonus
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependents
- Employer 401K match
- Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves
- Warriors home tickets, team store discount and more!
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.
We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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