Educational Equity Leader & Fundraising Chief

First Graduate; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays & vacation

Professional development funds

Job summary

First Graduate, a San Francisco nonprofit, seeks an Executive Director to lead programs, finance, operations, and people management. The role blends internal operations with external fundraising and partnerships to advance educational equity.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years nonprofit leadership, proven fundraising success, and a passion for transforming opportunities for students across the Bay Area. This is a full-time, hybrid position with significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for educational equity and mission-driven leadership.
• Experience managing budgets and fundraising in a nonprofit setting.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead as chief executive across programs, finance, operations, and people management.
• Oversee fundraising, donor relations, and external partnerships to meet a $2.5M+ annual budget.
• Guide strategic planning with the Board and senior leadership.

Skills

Nonprofit leadership

Fundraising

Budgeting & forecasting

Board relations

Strategic planning

People management

Equity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

First Graduate, a San Francisco nonprofit, seeks an Executive Director to lead programs, finance, operations, and people management. The role blends internal operations with external fundraising and partnerships to advance educational equity.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years nonprofit leadership, proven fundraising success, and a passion for transforming opportunities for students across the Bay Area. This is a full-time, hybrid position with significant growth potential.