Director of Operations & Growth (Philanthropy)

Skyline Foundation; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Skyline Foundation is seeking a Director of Operations in Palo Alto to co-create a culture-aligned organization and ensure its infrastructure supports growth and impact.

You will lead operations with a focus on grants management, people and culture, facilities, and technology, partnering with Pacific Foundation Services and reporting to the Executive Director. The role requires a strong equity lens and hands-on leadership in a small, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of grantmaking and the philanthropic sector.
• Ability to operationalize values across an organization.
• Experience with trust-based philanthropy practices.

Responsibilities

• Co-create a collective culture with the Executive Director and align all operations with Skyline Foundation's vision and values.
• Strengthen infrastructure to support growth, including grants management, people and culture, facilities, and technology.
• Collaborate with Pacific Foundation Services (PFS) to ensure smooth ongoing operations and governance.

Job description

Skyline Foundation is seeking a Director of Operations in Palo Alto to co-create a culture-aligned organization and ensure its infrastructure supports growth and impact.

You will lead operations with a focus on grants management, people and culture, facilities, and technology, partnering with Pacific Foundation Services and reporting to the Executive Director. The role requires a strong equity lens and hands-on leadership in a small, collaborative team.