Vice President of Development

Cook Silverman Search; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Community Foundation is seeking a VP of Development to lead a values-aligned revenue model and raise substantial resources for A Just East Bay. The role includes stewarding fund advisors and expanding donor networks while guiding a development team.

Ideal candidates bring fundraising leadership, a track record with donors and institutions, and a strong commitment to racial equity and social justice outcomes across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in major donor fundraising or philanthropy.
• Experience leading development teams.
• Strong alignment with social justice and equity goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue strategy aligned with the foundation's mission.
• Oversee donor stewardship and relationships with institutional partners.
• Direct the development team to grow resources and impact.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Job description

The East Bay Community Foundation is helping build a community that is worthy of the people who call the East Bay “home”. Founded in 1928, EBCF is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations, serving people across Alameda and Contra Costa counties. We partner with donors, fundholders, social movements, and the wider community to eliminate structural barriers, advance racial equity, and transform political, social, and economic outcomes for all East Bay residents.

ABOUT THE POSITION

EBCF is implementing exciting strategies to advance the vision of A Just East Bay by partnering with donors, social movements, and the community to eliminate structural barriers, advance racial equity, and transform political, social, and economic outcomes for all who call the East Bay home. The VP of Development therefore will be responsible for: (1) leading and implementing a values-aligned revenue model and raising substantial new resources; (2) successfully stewarding and aligning a portfolio of fund advisors with EBCF’s mission, helping them become philanthropic and civic leaders for A Just East Bay; and (3) leading a team responsible for growing our donor base and building new relationships with institutional partners. This position will require the experiences and acumen of a leader with a unique set of skills and social justice analysis.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $180,000 to $190,000 plus benefits including full employee premium and a percentage of dependents premium, depending on the health insurance plan chosen by the employee.