Vamos Search Consulting · 1 day ago
Executive Director
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expVamos Search Consulting is working with Acta Non Verba (ANV), a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, focused on elevating youth and families through urban farming. The Executive Director will lead the organization’s strategic direction, manage fundraising efforts, and oversee program delivery while fostering an inclusive team culture and community engagement.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Nicky Comer Rosado
Responsibilities
Lead ANV’s strategic direction, values alignment, and programmatic priorities with an equity-centered, trauma-informed lens
Represent ANV as a compelling voice in the movement for food sovereignty, youth empowerment, and environmental justice
Develop and implement a robust fundraising strategy including individual donors, major gifts, grants, earned income, corporate sponsorships, and capital campaigns
Cultivate relationships with foundations, public agencies, corporate partners, and individual donors
Empower Board Members and staff to act as storytellers of the ANV mission to help create fundraising opportunities
Oversee the use of donor databases (Network for Good, FlipCause) and ensure accurate reporting, gift processing, and stewardship
Manage and support a diverse and dynamic team; directly manage senior staff
Ensure inclusive and legally compliant HR practices; champion professional development, safety, and wellness across the organization
Collaborate with the Board on governance, accountability, recruitment, and succession planning
Ensure high-quality delivery of ANV programs such as Camp ANV, BeetBox CSA, and Youth Leadership initiatives
Support program innovation, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Oversee public relations, marketing, and community engagement strategies that increase visibility, promote earned income, and strengthen relationships
Serve as ANV’s public spokesperson and head storyteller, sharing compelling and relevant stories in person and via marketing efforts to engage donors and attract new community partners and future volunteers
Participate in community events, press, and advocacy, as a champion of ANV’s mission
Lead long- and short-term financial planning with support from the Finance & Operations team
Ensure organizational compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including IRS 501(c)(3) regulations
Prepare and monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of senior nonprofit leadership, preferably in youth development, food justice, environmental education, or community development
Proven success in fundraising and donor cultivation
Strong leadership skills rooted in equity, accountability, and collective care
Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal
Tech Stack: G-Suite, Airtable, Quickbooks, Salesforce, Planning Center, Network for Good, and FlipCause (or similar fundraising software)
Deep knowledge of nonprofit governance, budgeting, and compliance
Commitment to anti-racism, disability justice, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and accessibility
Preferred
Experience leading a capital campaign
Experience working with or on a Nonprofit Board of Directors, specifically with Board development and member recruitment
Personal or professional connection to Oakland or similar urban communities
Experience with trauma-informed youth programming, restorative practices, or cooperative development
Benefits
100% Employer-Paid Full Health Care and Dental Benefits
Weekly CSA share of fresh produce during harvest season (Mar.-Dec.)
IRA retirement savings program through CalSavers
Other benefits are potentially available depending on the financial growth and stability of the organization.
Company
Vamos Search Consulting
Vamos is a boutique search consulting agency that strives to humanize the job search and hiring process.
Founded in 2022Portland, OR, US
0-1 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase