Deputy Director of Development & Communications

Huckleberry Youth Programs, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Huckleberry Youth Programs in San Francisco seeks a visionary, equity-centered Deputy Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising and communications function for an approx. $10M+ operating budget.

The role shapes multi-year revenue strategy, builds donor engagement, and collaborates across programs, marketing, events and community engagement to scale impact. The successful candidate will manage development, marketing and communications and foster a high-performing team while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fundraising, especially in major donor cultivation and direct solicitation (including a proven track record of closing 6- and 7-figure gifts), as well as institutional and government funding
• Demonstrated success securing major and transformational gifts across individual, institutional and government sources.
• Experience building or significantly scaling a development function and team structures.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with CEOs and Boards in fundraising.
• Strong operational and CRM expertise; experience leveraging data to inform strategy.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills.
• Understanding and skillset in social media platforms and engagement
• Deep commitment to equity, ethical fundraising, and community-centered philanthropy.
• Experience supervising and developing senior-level fundraising staff.
• Strong knowledge of local, state and national donors, foundations, etc.; existing relationships with these donor entities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising and revenue diversification strategy aligned with organizational growth goals.
• Serve as a core member of the Executive Team, shaping long-term strategy and ensuring sustainable resourcing.
• Partner with the CEO and Board of Directors to embed fundraising accountability and expand board engagement in philanthropy.
• Clarify and elevate HYP’s case for support, ensuring compelling messaging that reflects impact, equity commitments, and community voice.
• Oversee CRM strategy, donor data integrity, forecasting, and analytics to drive decision-making.
• Establish annual and multi-year revenue projections and monitor progress toward goals.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing development team.
• Represent HYP at public events, including government budgetary meetings, donor gatherings, and strategic convenings.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Major donor cultivation

Strategic fundraising planning

CRM experience

Storytelling/communications

Board collaboration

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Huckleberry Youth Programs in San Francisco seeks a visionary, equity-centered Deputy Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising and communications function for an approx. $10M+ operating budget.

The role shapes multi-year revenue strategy, builds donor engagement, and collaborates across programs, marketing, events and community engagement to scale impact. The successful candidate will manage development, marketing and communications and foster a high-performing team while