Development Officer

San Francisco/Oakland

October 2025

WHO WE ARE

Community Vision partners with mission-driven organizations across California to secure the spaces that help communities thrive. As a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI), we provide flexible financing and strategic advising to help our clients purchase, preserve, and develop social purpose real estate—such as affordable housing, health clinics, and cultural centers.

Grounded in our belief that community ownership of community assets is one of the most powerful tools for cultivating thriving communities, promoting economic justice, and building power, we work to create lasting community assets that enable stability, agency, and self-determination—helping communities build power through place. Learn more about our work.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Development Officer plays a key role in advancing Community Vision’s fundraising, stewardship, and event goals. As part of a collaborative External Relations team, the Development Officer leads critical functions across grant writing and reporting, donor management, fundraising operations, and cross-departmental project management.

This position is ideal for a seasoned development professional who thrives in a collaborative team environment and takes ownership of key development functions within a deadline-driven role. The Development Officer will manage the full lifecycle of grants, support donor relations and communications, coordinate events, and serve as a project manager across teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

This is primarily an internal-facing role that ensures Community Vision’s fundraising systems operate efficiently and effectively, while also supporting select external activities such as event coordination, donor engagement, and representing the organization at key functions.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Grant Writing & Reporting (45%)

• Lead the preparation and submission of grant proposals and reports for foundation, corporate, and government funders with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Coordinate across departments (Investor Relations, Lending, Consulting, Finance, Internal Relations) to gather data, outcomes, and narratives.

• Draft compelling, data-driven content for proposals and reports aligned with funder priorities and organizational goals.

• Manage grant calendars, deadlines, and deliverables to ensure timely, accurate submissions.

• Serve as lead project manager for key development deliverables, including grant reports, donor communications, and proposals.

• Facilitate coordination between departments to collect information, set timelines, and ensure on-time completion.

• Conduct prospect research for new institutional funders, including banks, foundations, and corporate partners.

• Maintain grant files and documentation in Salesforce and shared drives.

• Collaborate with leadership to refine and improve grant processes and internal workflows.

Donor  & Investor Administrative Stewardship (30%)

• Oversee donor acknowledgment and stewardship, ensuring timely and accurate communications.

• Create and maintain donor profiles in Salesforce, track giving history, and generate reports for reconciliation meetings.

• Support annual appeals, donor renewals, recognition and fundraising campaigns.

• Collaborate with the VP of Development on strategies to engage, retain, and expand the donor base.

• Partner with the Marketing & Communications team to develop collateral and donor-facing materials.

• Attending and representing Community Vision at community events, fundraising events and partner events. 

Event Planning & Coordination (20%)

• Co-lead logistics and planning for Community Vision’s fundraising and donor events, including its 40th Anniversary celebration and investor gatherings.

• Coordinate event timelines, vendor management, guest lists, and follow-up communications.

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team on event promotion and collateral.

• Support fundraising goals through sponsorship outreach and recognition.

General (5%)

• Participate in internal work groups as needed to support organizational initiatives.

•  Undertake special projects as requested by the Vice President of Development

• Develop relationships with relevant community and organizational partners.

• Engage in professional development to enhance skills and knowledge.

•  Other duties as assigned.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Ideal qualifications

• BA or BS degree in a related field preferred with a minimum of 5 years of grant writing experience in the non-profit sector OR 7-9 years of relevant experience in lieu of an advanced degree.

• Experience in resource development and fundraising.

• Demonstrated record of fundraising from foundations, corporations and government entities.

• Familiarity with community development principles and the nonprofit landscape, including awareness of social, racial, and economic justice issues.

• Excellent written communication skills; ability to write clear, structured, articulate, and persuasive narratives.

• Strong project management abilities, including the use of project management software (e.g., Monday, Salesforce, Slack) to prioritize tasks, follow up with stakeholders, and ensure timely project completion.

• Ability to operate autonomously while maintaining high standards of accountability, dependability, organization, and excellent attention to detail.

• Knowledge of a variety of  fundraising techniques and strategies.

• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Experience and familiarity with Salesforce preferred.

• Possesses an interest in community development and an enthusiasm for Community Vision’s mission and work.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Discretion and confidentiality with all matters.

MORE ABOUT THE POSITION

The Development Officer is a full-time, exempt position. This position reports to the Vice President of Development. The salary for this position is between $97,623.40 - $110,936.15 annually, depending on experience.   

Benefits include: comprehensive health and wellness package with 100% employer-paid insurance premiums for employees and a generous contribution towards dependent coverage; robust long-term disability and life insurance coverage; technology subsidy; valuable employer contributions to retirement savings; more than three weeks’ vacation to start (with longevity increases); access to and financial support of professional development, and a demonstrated commitment to work/life balance. 

The position will be based at either of Community Vision’s offices in San Francisco or Oakland, with flexibility for hybrid work. Some travel to local/regional Bay Area events, meetings, and activities is to be expected as part of this role.

The position involves regular computer and telephone use plus some minimal lifting. 

TO APPLY

Apply online through Community Vision’s Career Center. Cover letters should be included and should discuss your interest in the position and in working at Community Vision. Incomplete applications without a cover letter will not be considered.  Position will remain open until filled. For more information on our services, please visit our website at: communityvisionca.org.

Community Vision is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing applicants and employees with a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Community Vision are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations where we operate. Community Vision will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and encourages applicants with these characteristics to apply.