This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Playworks. We are currently looking for an Executive Director in California (USA). This leadership role focuses on driving regional success through sustainable impact, strong teams, and solid financial health. You will provide executive guidance to a dynamic team while managing fundraising, budgeting, and stakeholder relationships. Working collaboratively with a regional advisory board and cross-functional partners, you will ensure the effective delivery and expansion of programs that improve outcomes for children and schools. This position offers the chance to inspire a diverse team, foster partnerships, and influence community impact within a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Accountabilities: Lead regional financial strategies, including fundraising, earned income, and board development. Develop and implement budgets aligned with regional goals. Oversee program planning, execution, evaluation, and quality with the regional leadership team. Establish and nurture partnerships with schools, districts, community groups, and funders. Manage and mentor staff and board members to meet regional objectives through coaching and collaboration. Collaborate with national teams and other regional directors to share best practices and promote organizational learning. Represent the organization externally, building connections with like-minded institutions. Requirements Proven success in fundraising across multiple philanthropy sectors including corporations, major donors, and foundations. Extensive experience building relationships with school districts, government entities, and community partners. Strong leadership background with experience managing high-performing teams and boards. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders persuasively. Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptability, and creativity in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Commitment to the mission of improving child and school outcomes through play. Deep knowledge of the regional philanthropic and educational landscape. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit, government, education, or private sectors. Comfortable using technology to enhance organizational operations and initiatives. Benefits Competitive full-time salary with an expected annual pay of $148,400. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k). Generous flexible paid time off policy including sick and holiday leave. Remote work based in Northern California with flexible scheduling and travel to Bay Area schools. Opportunity for professional growth within a dynamic, mission-driven organization.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest!

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