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PEN America, a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of literature and human rights, seeks a forward-thinking, innovative director to lead the PEN America office in Los Angeles. The director will build the programming, public profile, partnerships and funding to advance PEN America’s mission in the greater Los Angeles area and throughout California, drawing on PEN America ’s established expertise and national staff. This exciting role requires an entrepreneurial approach, the ability to engage and serve a wide range of writers  and screenwriters, as well as members of the larger literary and publishing community, and the film and television industry. The director will execute programming and other initiatives that amplify PEN America’s core mission of celebrating literature and defending free expression advocacy and literary activism, and represent PEN America in a wide range of settings. This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles and reports to the...

Community Housing Development Corporation Position:   Director of Real Estate Development Reports To:  Chief Operating Officer   Status:   FT/Exempt   Location:  Richmond, CA  Compensation:  $175,000-$230,000, Commensurate with Experience  Apply By:  January 16, 2026  Community Housing Development Corporation seeks a visionary, collaborative, and highly effective Director of Real Estate Development to lead an impactful portfolio of affordable housing initiatives across the Bay Area. This role is ideal for a seasoned development professional who combines strategy with relationships and hands-on execution—someone who can oversee site acquisition through project close-out while managing financing, compliance,  and community partnerships. The Director will guide a talented team; cultivate strong relationships with public and private partners; and drive innovative approaches to expanding affordable housing opportunities for low-income and underserved residents. With...

Marine Science Institute (MSI) seeks an Executive Director to provide overall leadership and management of the organization and ensure its fiscal health and sustainability. The ED works in close partnership with the Board of Directors and provides professional, strategic leadership to achieve MSI’s mission and strategic objectives. The ideal Executive Director is an energetic organizational leader with significant experience in experiential education or related situations. They lead with an engaging, authentic personality and the confidence, humility, and emotional intelligence to work with a talented staff and engaged board at an important time in MSI’s evolution. The ED must have a deep history of values-based leadership, high-level fundraising and relationship skills, and the proven ability to navigate complex, changing organizational and mission delivery environments. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be creative and entrepreneurial in achieving MSI’s...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Founded in 1979, Friends for Youth (FFY) is a nationally recognized, community-rooted nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through mentorship and meaningful relationships. With a vision to ensure every young person who needs a mentor has access to one, FFY has served over 4,500 youth from low-income BIPOC families across the San Francisco Peninsula, from South San Francisco to San Jose. Grounded in values of equity, integrity, collaboration, and innovation, FFY delivers three core programs: 1-to-1 Mentoring , which pairs youth with caring adult mentors Group Mentoring , a school-based initiative supporting students from 5th to 12th grade Whole Health for Youth (WHY), a collaborative effort to improve youth mental health through coordinated, wraparound services With over 90% of our matches successfully fulfilling their mentorship agreement – well above the national average – FFY has earned a reputation as a...

Futures Without Violence seeks a skilled, mission-aligned Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations and steward its financial integrity through a period of growth and innovation. With a $23 million annual budget and $85 million in net assets—including two related real estate entities and the forthcoming Courage Museum—this is a pivotal moment in FUTURES’ financial evolution.  The Controller will manage all accounting functions and staff, oversee the financial close and reporting processes, manage the annual audit, and ensure internal control, compliance with applicable regulations and best practices. Reporting to the CFO/COO and working closely with the Director of Grants and Contracts Administration and the Director of Museum Finance, the Controller will serve as a strategic finance leader and thought partner within the organization.  This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned nonprofit finance professional who brings both technical expertise and a...