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Vice President of Development & Head of Fundraising

Boys & Girls Clubs Of San Francisco · San Francisco, California

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Fit summary

Strong fit if you have senior nonprofit development leadership, comfort in San Francisco’s donor landscape, and a bias toward youth outcomes over pure process. Less fit if you prefer pure corporate sales without community fundraising or board stewardship.

Day in the role

As Vice President of Development & Head of Fundraising at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, your day centers on major-gift strategy, pipeline reviews, and board or donor meetings. You coach development staff, shape campaigns and events, align asks with program needs, and report progress to executive leadership—balancing relationship work with goals, proposals, and stewardship.

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No—the listing is based in San Francisco, California (not remote).

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Vice President of Development and Head of Fundraising: strategy, major gifts, campaigns, and leading the development function.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Vice President of Development & Head of Fundraising at Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco in San Francisco, California leads the organization’s fundraising strategy and donor engagement efforts to support youth development programs. About the Role This full‑time position reports to the Executive Director and partners with the board, program staff, and community leaders to design and execute a comprehensive development plan that advances the Club’s mission of empowering San Francisco youth. What You'll Do Develop and implement annual fundraising goals, including major gifts, foundation grants, corporate partnerships, and special events. Cultivate and steward a portfolio of individual donors, ensuring personalized engagement and timely acknowledgment. Oversee grant writing and reporting processes, maintaining compliance with funder requirements. Direct the planning and execution of fundraising events, such as galas, tournaments, and peer‑to‑peer campaigns. Manage the development team, providing mentorship, setting performance objectives, and fostering a collaborative culture. Analyze donor data and market trends to refine strategies and improve return on investment. Work closely with finance to forecast revenue, track pledges, and prepare development budgets for board review. Represent Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco at community gatherings, speaking engagements, and donor meetings. What We're Looking For Proven success in senior fundraising leadership, preferably within youth services, education, or nonprofit sectors. Strong track record of securing major gifts ($50K+) and managing multi‑year grant portfolios. Expertise in designing integrated fundraising campaigns that combine direct mail, digital, and event‑based tactics. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with diverse stakeholders, including high‑net‑worth individuals and institutional funders. Strategic thinker who can translate organizational goals into actionable development plans. Experience managing a development team and overseeing CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce). Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or CFRE certification preferred. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the mission of empowering underserved youth. About Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco has delivered high‑quality, community‑based youth development services to young people across the city. Our mission is to inspire and enable all youth—especially those facing disadvantage—to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring…

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