Deputy Chief of Development and Communications

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Planning: The Deputy Chief will partner closely with the CEO, CFO, Executive Team, Board, and staff to develop and implement an integrated annual strategy for development and communications. This includes establishing clear fundraising and communications goals, translating organizational priorities into annual work plans and calendars, and creating systems to track progress, evaluate results, and adjust strategies as needed. The Deputy Chief will bring an enterprise-wide perspective to planning, ensuring that development and communications priorities are closely connected to CCDC’s broader strategic priorities, programs, advocacy, and community-building work. The Deputy Chief will regularly communicate progress, opportunities, and challenges to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board and will use data, learning, and external trends to inform its development and communications strategies.
• Leadership and Management: The Deputy Chief will lead and develop a growing team of seven staff, creating clarity around priorities, roles, goals, and accountability while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing culture. The Deputy Chief will hire, supervise, coach, and develop staff; establish annual work plans and performance expectations; and ensure that team members have the resources and support needed to be successful. As the department continues to evolve, the Deputy Chief will help shape its structure, workflows, and ways of working. The Deputy Chief will also play an important role in strengthening a culture of philanthropy and effective communication across CCDC. This includes helping staff and Board understand their roles as ambassadors, storytellers, and partners in fundraising. The Deputy Chief will also oversee departmental budgets and help ensure that resources are deployed effectively in support of organizational priorities.
• Fundraising and Resource Development: The Deputy Chief will provide strategic leadership for CCDC’s development program, with a focus on building a diversified and sustainable base of philanthropic support. The Deputy Chief will strengthen and manage a portfolio of individual and institutional giving, including unrestricted operating support, annual giving, major gifts, multi-year commitments, and develop a legacy giving program. Working closely with the CEO and Board, the Deputy Chief will cultivate a culture of philanthropy and build meaningful, long-term relationships with donors, funders, and other supporters. The Deputy Chief will also oversee the full development cycle, from prospect identification and cultivation through solicitation, recognition, and stewardship, while actively engaging donors and identifying opportunities to deepen existing and new relationships. The role will also ensure that development systems, data, policies, and practices are aligned with organizational priorities and positioned to support long-term growth.
• Communications: The Deputy Chief will provide strategic leadership for CCDC’s communications, storytelling, and external positioning, ensuring the organization’s voice reflects its history, values, communities, and vision for the future. Strategically partnering with the Director of Marketing and Communications and communications staff, the Deputy Chief will translate CCDC’s comprehensive model — affordable housing, community development, grassroots leadership, and resident engagement — into compelling narratives that resonate with existing and new audiences. The Deputy Chief will strengthen internal understanding of the organization’s mission and story while elevating CCDC’s visibility and influence beyond San Francisco Chinatown. The Deputy Chief will also provide strategic direction across communications channels including fundraising materials, annual reports, digital communications, media, events, and multimedia, ensuring content is accessible, culturally relevant, and multilingual when appropriate. As an advisor to the CEO and Executive Team, the Deputy Chief will guide media, policy and advocacy communications, public positioning, and crisis communications. They will also serve as an ambassador and spokesperson, building relationships with donors, civic and community leaders, funders, partners, and media to elevate CCDC’s voice and influence.
• Events: The Deputy Chief will provide strategic fundraising and marketing oversight for CCDC’s relevant events, ensuring activities are aligned with departmental goals and supported by clear objectives, work plans, budgets, and effective use of team resources. The Deputy Chief will foster creativity, collaboration, and a sense of pride and belonging across events, ensuring they are meaningful experiences for staff, board members, donors, and community members. They will also represent CCDC at external events and speaking engagements, including networking opportunities, panels, and other community gatherings.
• Other (all positions): - Embody organization values (respect & compassion, empowerment, teamwork) - Contribute to a safe and pleasant work environment - Follow policies, procedures, and safe work practices - Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience in fundraising, development, communications, or related fields, with demonstrated success in strategic planning, team leadership, and organizational management.
• Demonstrated experience leading fundraising and communications strategies, including establishing and achieving fundraising goals.
• Proven success cultivating major donors, securing significant gifts, and developing relationships with individual and institutional funders.
• Experience supervising and developing staff, managing budgets, and overseeing departmental operations.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership and Board of Directors to advance fundraising and organizational priorities.
• Experience overseeing communications strategies, branding, storytelling, and public relations to engage diverse audiences and strengthen organizational visibility.

Preferred

• Experience working in community development, affordable housing, or social justice organizations, particularly in San Francisco.
• Experience developing legacy giving programs and strengthening organizational fundraising capacity.
• Experience engaging AAPI and Chinese American donor communities; proficiency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits