Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Silicon Valley Chapter · 2 weeks ago
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
15+ years expLifeMoves is the largest provider of interim housing and services for homelessness in Silicon Valley. The Chief Philanthropy Officer will lead the Development team to generate significant philanthropic support and oversee all fundraising operations while ensuring compliance and ethical standards.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Design and implement a comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising strategy across multiple revenue sources, aligned with organizational goals and mission impact. Establish ambitious yet achievable revenue goals, monitor performance, and adjust strategies to optimize philanthropic outcomes
Personally cultivate and steward top donors and prospects, serving as lead strategist and solicitor for the organization’s most significant philanthropic opportunities
Advance compelling donor communications, stewardship, and engagement strategies that strengthen donor loyalty and lifetime value
Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on revenue strategy and philanthropic priorities
Align fundraising with organizational vision and long-term strategic planning, collaborating cross-functionally to connect fundraising and programmatic goals
Monitor philanthropic trends, shifts in the donor landscape, and innovations in housing and homelessness services to inform strategy and mitigate risks
Build and sustain strong relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, board members, volunteers, and community stakeholders
Partner with the Board of Directors and Resource Development Committee to drive strategy, deepen engagement, and steward institutional relationships
Provide clear, regular reporting to the board and executive leadership on campaign progress, donor trends, and performance against goals
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Development team; cultivate a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture
Build out Development Operations infrastructure to support growing philanthropic efforts, increase data visibility, and ensure operational excellence
Align team structure, staffing, technology, and budget resources to strategic fundraising priorities, including events, donor communications, and stewardship
Provide strategic oversight of development budgeting, revenue forecasting, and financial tracking in alignment with organizational goals
Use data and analytics to assess donor behavior, forecast giving trends, and drive evidence-based decision-making
Oversee performance metrics and KPIs that evaluate effectiveness, optimize strategy, and ensure transparency across all philanthropic activities
Embed DEIB principles into all aspects of fundraising, communications, hiring, and donor engagement. Demonstrate success engaging donors, staff, and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to build inclusive, community-rooted philanthropy
Champion strengths-based communications that reflect the resilience and dignity of LifeMoves’ clients and communities
Foster shared leadership and ensure that equity-informed perspectives are integrated into decision-making processes
Qualification
Required
Possess 15+ years of progressive experience in fundraising, with success leading teams driving multi-million-dollar campaigns and budgets
Minimum of 7–10 years of senior leadership experience managing and developing a high-performing fundraising team
Demonstrated success expanding fundraising revenue and leading high-performing, multi-channel teams—including major gifts, annual giving, corporate partnerships, grants, events, and direct response fundraising
Deep passion for LifeMoves mission and a strong understanding of the complexities of homelessness, housing, and social equity
Strong operational and financial acumen with the ability to integrate philanthropy, data, and infrastructure to scale results
Proven ability to lead teams in leveraging CRMs, online giving platforms, and AI-enabled tools to enhance donor insights, performance forecasting, and campaign execution
Skilled in inclusive team building, coaching, and embedding equity across strategy, culture, and communications
Experience leading in dynamic, fast-paced environments with a high degree of adaptability and integrity
Preferred
Experience with organizations at a scale comparable to or larger than LifeMoves is preferred
Prior experience working in a nonprofit focused on homelessness, housing, or a related social impact field is a plus
Experience working with engaged boards and donors, ideally within the Silicon Valley philanthropic community
Benefits
Medical and dental
Optional vision
Paid Time Off (PTO)for vacation and sick time (15 days of PTO/year)
Paid holidays (13/year and one floating holiday)
HSA
FSA
EAP
401k
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Legal benefits
Tickets At Work program
Pet insurance
Education support benefits
Student debt repayment support
Monthly commuter benefits
Company
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Silicon Valley Chapter
The Association of Fundraising Professionals Silicon Valley Chapter consists of over 300 members working to advance philanthropy through education, advocacy, research, and certification programs.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase