Executive Director: Lead Long-Term Impact & Growth

Long Now; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Long Now Foundation, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, seeks an Executive Director to guide the organization into its next chapter, balancing ambitious vision with prudent stewardship. This role leads strategic planning, fundraising, and programs, working with the Board and staff to grow membership, partnerships, and public engagement while sustaining financial health.

Based in San Francisco, the Executive Director will champion long-term thinking and represent Long Now to donors, thinkers,

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in mission-driven organizations.
• Proven fundraising capability with major gifts and partnerships.
• Ability to build relationships with donors, boards, and communities.
• Strategic planning and financial stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year strategy with the Board.
• Lead fundraising, cultivation of major gifts, and institutional partnerships.
• Oversee programs, communications, and public storytelling.
• Ensure financial health and sustainable growth.
• Foster a high-performing team and organizational culture.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Relationship Building

Board Partnership

Public Presence

Strategic thinking

Job description

The Long Now Foundation, a San Francisco-based nonprofit, seeks an Executive Director to guide the organization into its next chapter, balancing ambitious vision with prudent stewardship. This role leads strategic planning, fundraising, and programs, working with the Board and staff to grow membership, partnerships, and public engagement while sustaining financial health.

Based in San Francisco, the Executive Director will champion long-term thinking and represent Long Now to donors, thinkers,