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VP of Philanthropy

VP of Philanthropy

Community Forward SFSan Francisco, CA, United States
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Overview

Join to apply for the VP of Philanthropy role at Community Forward SF .

Base pay range

$145,000.00 / yr - $165,000.00 / yr

Status : Full-time, Exempt

YOUR IMPACT

The Vice President of Philanthropy will serve as the chief architect of Community Forward SF’s fundraising vision and strategy. Reporting to the Co-CEOs and as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the VP will design, oversee, and execute a diversified revenue plan to meet current and future organizational needs. This role manages a growing development department, partners closely with the Co-CEO on a $15M+ capital and programmatic campaign, serves as a liaison with the board of directors on giving and strategy, and steward a portfolio of major donors and funders. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, the ability to scale a small team, a deep understanding of philanthropic trends, and a passion for sustainable funding models rooted in racial and gender justice.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Develop and lead an integrated annual fundraising strategy to raise $1M+ annually from individuals, foundations, and corporations.
  • Personally cultivate and steward a portfolio of 50–75 major gift prospects and donors capable of giving $25,000+ annually.
  • Partner with the Co-CEOs, Board, and Campaign Manager to drive donor engagement for a comprehensive $15M+ campaign, including major gifts, legacy giving, and institutional partnerships.
  • Oversee and innovate across all fundraising streams, including events, donor communications, corporate engagement, and new philanthropic partnerships.
  • Lead development of fundraising dashboards, campaign reports, donor pipelines, and grant calendars.

Grow and Inspire Your Team

  • Supervise, mentor, and grow a high-performing Development team.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, boldness, and equity within the department and across the organization.
  • Partner with the Programs team, broader staff and clients to ensure the voices of those with direct experience are integrated into the Development team.
  • Build Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Strategy

  • Co-lead development of annual revenue budgets and multi-year projections in collaboration with the finance team and campaign leadership.
  • Monitor revenue performance against targets and adjust strategy in real time to ensure financial goals are met or exceeded.
  • Ensure transparency and accountability in fundraising expense management and return on investment analysis.
  • Translate revenue planning into fundraising strategy—aligning staffing, timelines, and donor outreach with organizational needs.
  • Serve on the Senior Leadership Team to ensure alignment between fundraising, program goals, and organizational priorities.
  • Work with the Co-CEO to build a strong Capital Campaign Committee and internal team and ensure campaign strategies are community-rooted, data-informed, and operationally feasible.
  • Partner with the VP of Reentry and Public Affairs to align fundraising strategy with public policy work.
  • Collaborate cross-departmentally to elevate program impact in donor-facing communications and campaign.
  • Ensure fundraising approaches reflect Community Forward’s values of racial equity, harm reduction, and survivor-centered care.
  • READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT? APPLY HERE

    Join us in building a San Francisco where everyone has a safe place to heal, grow, and thrive. Please upload your resume and a cover letter to our application portal. In your cover letter, please share your interest in this role and how your skills and experience will contribute to Community Forward’s mission.

    WHAT YOU BRING

  • 7–10 years of fundraising experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles
  • Proven track record of raising $1M+ annually through major gifts and institutional funding
  • Strong financial acumen in budgeting and campaign forecasting
  • Experience building and leading high-performing development teams
  • Deep commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed, community-based approaches
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, EveryAction) and project management tools (e.g., Asana)
  • CFRE certification is a plus, but not required
  • Familiarity with San Francisco’s philanthropic and social justice landscape preferred
  • WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

    At Community Forward SF, we believe in a workplace rooted in care, equity, and dignity, for both our clients and our team.

    WORKPLACE BENEFITS

  • 403(b) retirement plans with a 3% match
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance (Up to 100% employee coverage for medical with specific plans)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Pre-tax FSAs for healthcare, commuter, parking, and dependent care
  • Life insurance : at one year's salary
  • Employee discount program with LifeMart
  • Paid Time Off : 10 days first year, 15 days years 2-3, 20 days years 4-10, 25 days 11+ years
  • Flex Time : 3 days per year
  • Paid holidays : 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
  • Sick leave & family leave : 10 days per year
  • Employment Terms and Disclaimers

    Community Forward SF reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required. This position description describes the general nature and level of work performed. Essential duties are primary to the role; other duties may be assigned. All requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with a disability. Jobs are subject to contract funding availability. CFSF will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made. If a conviction is related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain circumstances or provide mitigating evidence. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act from the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.

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