Vice President of Development & Head of Fundraising

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco — Development

San Francisco, CA | Full-time | Onsite

$195,000 – $220,000 / year | Benefits Eligible

Why This Role Matters

Since 1891, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) has provided high-quality, community-based youth development services to youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. We impact the lives of Club members, primarily ages 6 to 18, by focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character and community engagement, and job readiness with earning potential. We are nationally recognized for the high-quality of our programs and comprehensive approach to serving youth. Whether you’re joining our administrative team, a Clubhouse team, a School-Based Club team, or our Camp Mendocino team, you’ll be surrounded by enthusiastic, talented, and passionate colleagues who wake up every day ready to inspire young people to reach their full potential.

What You’ll Do

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of development & Head of Fundraising is a senior leader responsible for driving individual and corporate giving strategies to meet an annual goal of ~$6.5M, as well as leading an upcoming capital & capacity-building campaign. This role manages top donor portfolios, oversees major events, leads the Development department team, and acts as the primary staff liaison to the Board's Resource Development Committee.

• Lead Fundraising Strategy & Solicitations — Develop and execute annual fundraising plans, manage top donor portfolios, make direct individual asks, and support the President in key donor relationship asks.
• Drive Capital Campaign Efforts — Partner with the President to plan, execute, and deliver vision support for the upcoming 2026 capital & capacity-building campaign.
• Oversee Events & Systems — Oversee major signature fundraising events and ensure optimal management of department technologies, including MyClubHub (Salesforce) and iWave.
• Direct & Mentor Development Team — Manage department operations and culture, providing direct supervision to the Senior Director of Major Gifts and Director of Development.
• Board Liaison & Reporting — Produce bi-monthly dashboards, serve as primary liaison to the Resource Development Committee, and prepare Board presentations.
• Manage Cross-Department Alignment — Partner closely with Marketing, Institutional Giving, and Finance to ensure financial reconciliation, messaging alignment, and cohesive operations.
• Build External Partnerships — Foster strategic relationships with funding institutions, consultants, and external vendors to advance fundraising, event production, and planned giving initiatives.

What You Bring Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 15+ years of leadership experience in fundraising and donor/Board relationship management with proven multi-year track records
• Deep knowledge of resource development, organizational planning, budgeting, and negotiation
• Strong team management and performance-driving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong database proficiency, and a valid driver's license

Preferred

• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Salesforce
• Prior experience in a youth development or community-based organization

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for at least 2 hours consecutively.
• Must be able to sit at a computer workstation for long periods of time.

Why BGCSF

• Comprehensive health benefits, including employer contributions
• 401K pre-tax program and 7% employer contribution after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Pre-tax Transportation Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off program
• Paid Holidays
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Free all-location West Coast Bay Club membership (for FT & PT after 90 days)

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $195,000–$220,000 annual. Final compensation is determined based on a range of factors, including skill set, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs. Candidates may be hired at the entry, mid, or senior level of the range, depending on qualifications and position requirements.

Pre-Employment Requirements

As part of the hiring process, BGCSF requires candidates to complete LiveScan fingerprinting, a background check, and a tuberculosis (TB) evaluation or test.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected in this role. It is not intended as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. BGCSF reserves the right to reassign or relocate employees as needed.

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