Job opportunities
At SFCLT, we center equity, resilience, and the right to stay rooted in San Francisco. Join us in advancing housing justice through community ownership!
We currently have 2 roles open: Operations Manager and Development Associate
To view and apply for the Operations Manager Role, please click here.
To view and apply for the Development Associate role, please click here.
Below are additional opportunities to join the team.
Development Director
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Development Director (DD) leads SFCLT’s fundraising strategy and is central to the organization’s financial sustainability and growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, the DD builds and manages major donor and institutional funder relationships, sets the strategic direction for donor communications, and leads the Development Committee, Board, and Development team toward ambitious, mission-aligned fundraising goals.
This is a strategic leadership role: the DD cultivates major donors, directs grants strategy, and expands SFCLT’s base of support, while the Development Associate leads day-to-day donor database management, event logistics, and communications production. The DD is also a key culture-builder, helping staff, members, and residents engage meaningfully in SFCLT’s fundraising efforts.
ABOUT US
SFCLT is a nonprofit dedicated to creating permanently affordable housing for low-to- moderate-income people through community ownership of the land.
Guided by the principles of anti-displacement and racial justice, SFCLT stabilizes neighborhoods, and creates greater access to housing and homeownership opportunities with a focus on BIPOC communities historically excluded from wealth-building and homeownership opportunities.
SFCLT currently owns and operates 17 permanently affordable properties throughout San Francisco, including Chinatown, the Mission, the Tenderloin, the Richmond, South of Market, and Russian Hill. 73% of our residents are below 80% AMI and 50% below 60% AMI. The 250 residents living currently in our 170 units of housing represent a diversity of races and ethnicities with 70% of our residents identifying as BIPOC.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan with measurable goals across major gifts, individual giving, foundations, and government funding.
- Identify and cultivate a robust pipeline of major donor prospects, coordinating Executive Director participation in key meetings and stewardship.
- Grow recurring and legacy giving programs and lead growth of the organization’s base of $5K+ donors.
- Supervise and coach the Development Associate to ensure operations, events, and communications align with fundraising strategy.
- Partner with the Board and Development Committee to expand donor participation and align fundraising with SFCLT’s mission.
- Set and monitor fundraising metrics, donor retention, and pipeline health to drive data-informed decisions.
Grants, Foundations & Systems
- Identify and pursue foundation and government funding opportunities, guiding research and tracking.
- Lead grant strategy, proposal writing, submission, and compliance reporting.
- Set data standards and oversee the integrity of the donor database (Bloomerang).
Communications & Donor Relations
- Partner with the Policy/Communications Director to shape donor messaging, marketing direction, and campaign strategy.
- Approve storytelling that authentically uplifts SFCLT’s mission, values, and resident voices.
- Maintain direct, personal relationships with major donors and oversee the broader donor communications cadence.
Team Leadership
- Participate in organization-wide meetings and cross-departmental collaboration to align development work with operations and housing initiatives.
- Provide strategic direction and final approval for donor-facing events, acknowledgments, and internal fundraising communications.
REQUIREMENTS
- Significant experience in nonprofit fundraising, with a track record of cultivating major donors and securing institutional funding.
- Demonstrated success designing and executing fundraising strategies that meet ambitious revenue goals.
- Experience managing or mentoring staff, with strong delegation and coaching skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, values-aligned donor narratives.
- Comfort working with donor databases (e.g., Bloomerang), grant trackers, and project management tools (e.g., Asana).
- A genuine commitment to racial equity, housing justice, and community-driven ownership models.
- Experience in affordable housing, community land trusts, or a related community development Candidates who can speak knowledgeably to donors and funders about affordable housing preservation and the CLT model are strongly preferred.
- Experience engaging boards and volunteer committees in fundraising activities.
- Familiarity with San Francisco’s philanthropic and community development landscape.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. SFCLT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical expenses reimbursement, paid time off, mental health support through employer paid teletherapy, a hybrid work environment (2 days/week in office minimum), and more.
HOW TO APPLY
SFCLT anticipates filling this role as budget allows and is currently building a pipeline of strong candidates. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we will follow up as this role moves toward an active hire.
Interested candidates should submit application to info@sfclt.org
1. Resume
2. A short cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role
WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Location: Must be able to commute to SF, two days a week at our office (Monday and Wednesday), and may require additional in office days, evenings and weekends.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
We are seeking a dedicated Community Engagement & Support Intern to assist with resident outreach, event logistics, and technical support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about community work, sustainability, and cooperative development.
ABOUT US
SFCLT is a nonprofit dedicated to creating permanently affordable housing for low-to- moderate-income people through community ownership of the land.
Guided by the principles of anti-displacement and racial justice, SFCLT stabilizes neighborhoods, and creates greater access to housing and homeownership opportunities with a focus on BIPOC communities historically excluded from wealth-building and homeownership opportunities.
SFCLT currently owns and operates 17 permanently affordable properties throughout San Francisco, including Chinatown, the Mission, the Tenderloin, the Richmond, South of Market, and Russian Hill. 73% of our residents are below 80% AMI and 50% below 60% AMI. The 250 residents living currently in our 170 units of housing represent a diversity of races and ethnicities with 70% of our residents identifying as BIPOC.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with door-to-door and phone outreach—visiting residents, assessing needs, and delivering informational materials or gifts.
- Support the creation of graphic materials for workshops and events.
- Provide IT support during workshops (e.g., setting up presentations, troubleshooting
minor tech issues). - Help with event logistics, including carrying and setting up chairs, tables, food, and equipment.
- Participate in community outreach initiatives, such as vacancy-filling activities and cooperative development efforts.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit application to mcastillo@sfclt.org
1. Resume
2. A short cover letter explaining why they are interested in this role
3. [Optional: Portfolio of graphic design work or outreach experience]
REQUIREMENTS
- Interest in community development, sustainability, and cooperative living.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging with residents.
- Basic graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe, or similar tools) preferred.
- Comfortable with light physical tasks (carrying chairs, tables, event materials).
- Familiarity with IT support (setting up projectors, troubleshooting Zoom, etc.) is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred
WHAT YOU’LL GAIN
- Hands-on experience in community organizing and outreach.
- Training in cooperative housing education and sustainability.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a direct impact on local communities.
WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE
Location: Must be able to commute to SF, one day a week at our office (Monday or
Wednesday), and work may require evenings and weekends.