Director, Development and Foundation Operations
Goldenstate · San Francisco, CA · Posted Jul 9, 2026
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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 …