Strategic Partnerships & Growth Executive

United Way Bay Area; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

United Way Bay Area seeks a dynamic Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Development to lead the organization's fundraising strategy, cultivate major gifts, and scale corporate partnerships. The role will shape UWBA's case for investment and drive donor engagement across eight Bay Area counties.

The VPSPD will manage a growing fundraising team, coordinate with marketing and impact groups, and ensure data-driven decision making to secure sustainable revenue for community programs and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development and fundraising leadership.
• Proven ability to secure six-figure gifts across individual, corporate, and foundation philanthropy while managing the full fundraising lifecycle.
• Experience building, managing, and developing a team of fundraising professionals.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Strong relationship-building skills with board members, donors, and corporate executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute UWBA's comprehensive fundraising strategy spanning individual, corporate, and foundation giving.
• Lead cultivation and stewardship of UWBA's high-value donor relationships, in collaboration with the CEO and board.
• Oversee and grow the Corporate Partnerships team and ensure alignment with fundraising priorities.
• Lead the donor communications strategy and translate program outcomes into compelling donor storytelling.
• Direct the full fundraising cycle from prospecting to stewardship and gift acknowledgment, with data-driven decision making.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Relationship-building

Strategic fundraising

Salesforce CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Nonprofit management degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

United Way Bay Area seeks a dynamic Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Development to lead the organization's fundraising strategy, cultivate major gifts, and scale corporate partnerships. The role will shape UWBA's case for investment and drive donor engagement across eight Bay Area counties.

The VPSPD will manage a growing fundraising team, coordinate with marketing and impact groups, and ensure data-driven decision making to secure sustainable revenue for community programs and