Chief Development Officer

As a member of Wu Yee’s Executive Leadership team, the Chief Development Officer is responsible for leading fundraising efforts, developing and implementing fundraising strategies and cultivating relationships with donors and stakeholders. They are responsible for leading and building the development team, managing fundraising operations and ensuring the organization’s financial sustainability.

Location: 1435 Stockton Street, San Francisco

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the Wu Yee’s mission and goals. This includes identifying pursuing various funding sources, such as individual donors, foundations, corporations and government grants.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective donors, cultivating a culture of philanthropy and ensuring effective donor engagement.


• Oversee all aspects of fundraising operations including donor database management, gift processing, reporting and compliance.


• Build, mentor and manage a team of development professionals.


• Oversee Wu Yee’s development support vendors.


• Collaborate with finance department to develop and manage fundraising budgets, track progress towards financial goals, and provide regular reports to the executive team and board.


• Represent the organization to external stakeholders, including donors, community leaders, and partner organizations, promoting the organizations mission and fundraising priorities.


• Plan and execute fundraising events, campaigns, and appeals to generate revenue and raise awareness for the organization.


• Oversee the grant writing process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, and managing grant-funded projects


• Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and reporting requirements.


• Oversee Wu Yee’s marketing and communications function to enhance the organizations visibility and outreach.


• Participate in strategic planning sessions with executive team and board to build Wu Yee’s long-term sustainability and impact.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills Required: 

• Proven track record of successfully leading development function at a similar education/social services organization


• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate the organization's mission and fundraising needs to various audiences


• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, stakeholders and community partners


• Ability to develop and implement effective fundraising strategies and plans


• Understanding of nonprofit financial management and budgeting principles


• Extensive experience working with donor databases. Experience with Salesforce a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary $200,000 - $226,262


• Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision


• 403b with matching contribution after 1 year (6 %)


• 14 holidays


• Generous vacation leave


• Generous sick leave


• Extensive paid training and professional development

Physical and Cognitive Demands: 

The physical and cognitive demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with people. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. The employee will regularly be required to identify, analyze and solve complex problems.

NOTE: This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different and additional duties as assigned.

Wu Yee Children's Services conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action. We promote diversity and urge women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.