Director

If you are an equity-focused and partnership-driven leader who envisions homelessness ending in the Bay Area with safe and secure housing for all, stop right here and continue reading!

Bay Area Funders Together to End Homelessness (BAFTEH), a fiscally sponsored project of Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) and a regional network of Funders Together to End Homelessness (FTEH), is a new collaboration of Bay Area philanthropic organizations working collectively to strategically research, support, and facilitate innovative solutions that maximize impact and scale homelessness and housing justice
solutions.

BAFTEH seeks a Director to lead its dynamic and transformative coalition. This position will implement the network’s strategic plan, facilitate collaboration among funders, and harness philanthropic resources to influence regional policy, drive systemic change, and enhance funding for homelessness and housing justice solutions.

The Director will drive education and convening, advocacy, and partnership efforts while also fostering
innovative, collaborative grantmaking while expanding membership and securing funding to sustain and grow BAFTEH’s impact. The Director will report to and collaborate closely with BAFTEH’s Advisory Council, managing an annual operating budget of $375,000 and fundraising efforts aimed at a minimum of $1 million.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, visionary, and entrepreneurial leader fluent in homelessness, housing policy, and philanthropy. They should have experience in coalition building,fundraising, and systems change work and be able to effectively engage diverse stakeholders, from funders to policymakers and community leaders. Candidates should also have a proven track record of successfully leading collaborative initiatives,
securing financial resources, and driving impact at the intersection of philanthropy and social change. A strong commitment to racial equity and housing justice is essential.

The salary range is $180,000–$200,000, with a competitive benefits package.

The search is being conducted on a state-wide basis by The Byers Group; all applications should be received by March 28, 2025. To apply, please send your resume and a letter of interest to BAFTEH.DIRECTOR@byersgroupca.com. In your letter, emphasize two examples of your relevant accomplishments and explain the key attributes you would bring to the role. Confidential inquiries are welcome and can be directed to Ms. Brett Byers at brett@byersgroupca.com or 323-403-8279, and/or Ms. Christine Boulware at christine@byersgroupca.com or 312-391-6098. The complete leadership profile is available on The Byers Group website.

BAFTEH is committed to racial equity and encourages applications from candidates of
diverse backgrounds.