About the Role
Palo Alto Community Fund seeks a high-energy teammate who is ready to jump in and do just about everything, including streamline and strengthen fundraising systems, gather and analyze data, inspire prospective and current donors, write thank you notes, and enthusiastically ask for money! Their Director of Development will make the most of PACF highly engaged PACF board and new Salesforce CRM as they build awareness and fuel their ambitious growth. This is a half-time position with some time in our office in downtown Palo Alto.
About the Company
The Palo Alto Community Fund plays an increasingly integral role in our community,
serving not only as an effective hyperlocal funder, but also as a dynamic partner
and framer of local issues and opportunities. Our growing role as a connector of
donors, nonprofit organizations and other stakeholders positions us to serve as a
hub for critical work to improve the lives of everyone in the communities we serve.
PACF’s lean, nimble staff and highly engaged board support the area’s nonprofit
ecosystem with a deep commitment to trust-based philanthropy and a highly
collaborative culture.
Founded more than 45 years ago with an endowment fund and an eye on the long–
term health of the community, PACF seeks to build on our strong foundation and
the significant momentum of recent years to grow our relationships, resources and
impact in service of our mission. PACF is at an exciting inflection point. We are
augmenting our team as we shape plans for ambitious