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Housing Navigator (SSVF)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$28.32 - $30.02/hr

Company Overview For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and ...

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Insight Housing

Housing Navigator (SSVF)

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$28.32 - $30.02/hr

Company Overview For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and ...

Insight Housing

Case Manager (SSVF)

San Francisco, CA

$28.32 - $30.02/hr

Company Overview For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and ...

Insight Housing

Case Manager (SSVF)

San Francisco, CA

$28.32 - $30.02/hr

Company Overview For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and ...

Insight Housing

Housing Navigator

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$28.32/hr

Company Overview For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and ...

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Insight Housing

Housing Navigator

Sacramento, CA · Hybrid

$28.32/hr

Company Overview For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and ...

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Insight Housing

Case Manager (SSVF)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Company Overview For more than 50 years, Insight Housing has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and ...

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Chief Philanthropy & External Affairs Officer

Insight Housing

Berkeley, CA • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

To apply, please visit LinkedIn (do not apply through the Insight career page): https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4350206673/?trk=mcm
 
· Salary Range: $220,000 – $240,000 per year
 
 
Company Overview
For more than 55 years, Insight Housing (formerly Berkeley Food & Housing Project) has provided a comprehensive range of housing, food, and support services to help those in need move from homelessness into a safe and affordable home of their own. We serve in seven counties in the Bay Area - Alameda County, San Francisco County, Contra Costa County, Solano County, Sacramento County, San Joaquin County and Amador County. We are proud of our team members who are very dedicated to our mission of ensuring everyone in our community has a home through supportive and sustainable housing solutions.
 
Insight Housing recognizes that our participants need more than a meal and a warm bed; they need to be respected as individuals making a transition back to full and thriving life. Depending on their individual needs, Insight Housing services can include:
• Emergency and temporary housing, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing
• Fresh and nutritious meals, water, and snacks
• Wellness checks and links to medical providers
• Life skills and vocational counseling
• Family reunification support
 
Position Summary
The Chief of Philanthropy & External Affairs Officer (CPEAO) is a dynamic and strategic leader responsible for driving Insight Housing's external engagement, communications, and revenue strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving on the executive team, the CPEAO ensures alignment across fundraising, policy, and communications to advance organizational priorities and impact. With a goal of raising $3 million annually, the CPEAO provides strategic vision and leadership to the philanthropy team while also leading our efforts to shape public policy, build meaningful partnerships, and amplify the organization's voice. This role directly supervises the Philanthropy Manager and the Policy and Communications Manager.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
Strategy and Fundraising:
• Lead and implement an integrated fundraising strategy to meet or exceed annual revenue goals ($3M for 2025).
• Oversee all aspects of individual giving, institutional philanthropy (foundations and corporations), major gifts, planned giving, events, and capital campaigns.
• Partner with the CEO and board to cultivate and steward top donors and prospects.
• Guide prospect identification, donor engagement strategies, and stewardship systems.
• Ensure efficient systems for donor management, tracking, and reporting.
• Personally manage a portfolio of high-capacity donors and institutional funders, and partner with the CEO to strategically cultivate top prospects and relationships.
• Regularly evaluate Insight Housing’s fundraising programs to ensure that they are effective and efficient.
• Oversee grants and team members who own the research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee donor database and tracking systems and the stewardship, gift accounting, and reporting functions, ensuring all donors receive timely acknowledgement of their gifts.
• Monitor and prepare regular reports regarding fundraising activities and progress for the CEO, Board of Directors, Leadership Team, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure sound fiscal management and efficient allocation of resources, as well as compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and accounting standards related to charitable giving
 
 
Policy and Advocacy:
• Refine and broaden Insight Housing’s policy and advocacy voice in alignment with the 10-year vision of becoming a recognized leader in shaping housing and homelessness policy
• Lead at least three regional or statewide policy campaigns grounded in community voice and organizational data
• Develop and manage an annual policy agenda informed by participant experiences and outcome data
• Build and deepen partnerships with coalitions, government agencies, and peer organizations to advance policy goals
• Establish and co-lead an internal Policy and Advocacy Committee to foster cross-functional alignment and embed advocacy into organizational culture
• Launch and oversee Insight’s Advocacy Training Program to equip staff and participants as community advocates
• Ensure the regular publication of policy briefs, impact reports, and public comment letters to influence housing-related legislation and resource allocation
• Lead and support the team in hosting community-led policy roundtables and actively participating in public hearings, lobbying days, and campaigns
 
 
External Affairs & Communications
• Lead a unified external affairs strategy that aligns development, communications, and policy goals
• Oversee brand management, media relations, marketing campaigns, and digital communications
• Serve as a key spokesperson for Insight Housing to the media, funders, and community partners when the CEO can’t be present
• Ensure consistent and compelling messaging across all platforms
• Lead the Communications team to devise effective marketing and communications initiatives to support Insight, including campaigns that raise awareness and funds for the organization’s work
 
 
Management:
• Directly supervise the Philanthropy Manager and Policy and Communications Manager
• Build and nurture a high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Set and evaluate annual goals, professional development plans, and team benchmarks
• Collaborate with other C-Suite leaders to ensure cross-functional alignment
• Lead budget development and oversight for the fundraising, communications, and policy departments, ensuring resources are used strategically and responsibly to support organizational priorities
• Work closely with the CEO and board members on fundraising strategy and execution
• Provide Board training and support to encourage engagement with their networks and their philanthropic potential
 
 
Administrative:
• Drive own vehicle to the field and to other program sites, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency driving policy at all times.
• Participate in promoting a safe, healthy, and clean working environment consistent with agency’s health and safety practices.
• Attend and participate in all meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Complete and submit own timesheets and approve staff timesheet in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work within the framework of Insight Housing’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.
 
 
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Must Haves)
• Proven Major Gifts & Capital Campaign Leadership: Brings a strong track record securing six- and seven-figure gifts, sustaining long-term donor relationships, and generating $3M+ annually. Demonstrates executive-level fundraising experience and the ability to grow philanthropy year over year
• Strategic, Growth-Focused Fundraising Leader: A strategic thinker and hands-on operator who can connect philanthropy to Insight’s programmatic and real estate priorities. Sets ambitious goals, builds strategies to achieve them, and pivots in a competitive funding landscape
• Exceptional Relationship Builder & External Ambassador: Charismatic, mission-driven storyteller who builds authentic relationships with donors, funders, corporate partners, community leaders, and policymakers. Comfortable representing Insight publicly and engaging the board as partners
• Strong Communicator & Brand/MarCom Leader: Outstanding writer and speaker who can articulate Insight’s impact clearly and compellingly. Able to shape, refine, and elevate organizational messaging and guide or oversee communications strategy
• Team Leader, Talent Developer & Culture Builder: Experienced in inspiring, developing, and holding a team accountable. Able to mentor a junior team, strengthen confidence, build structure, and lead through change
• Data-Informed, Systems-Savvy Fundraiser: Uses data, research, and CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) to manage pipelines, measure progress, and inform strategy. Brings discipline to forecasting, segmentation, and tracking
• Leadership Style & Personal Qualities: Flexible and calm under pressure, with the ability to navigate shifting priorities with resilience and humor. Visionary and collaborative, operating effectively at the intersection of philanthropy, policy, and public engagement. Resourceful, intrinsically goal-driven, and achievement-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency balanced by thoughtfulness
 
 
Other Desired Skills & Abilities
• Technology, Data & Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required; experience with Salesforce, HubSpot, and Canva is a plus. Comfortable using data and research to inform strategy, manage pipelines, and measure impact
• Mission, Values & Equity: Deep commitment to racial justice, housing equity, and community well-being. Demonstrates cultural humility—approaches work with curiosity, openness, and respect
• Sector Knowledge (Preferred, Not Required): Understanding of housing policy, homelessness systems, and real estate development capital needs
• Board & Stakeholder Engagement: Comfortable with board partnership, network engagement, and community representation
• Administrative Requirements: Valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle, and compliance with insurance requirements. Must pass criminal and credit background checks
• Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
• Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, talk, hear, and see clearly.
• May be occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• May be required to lift or move up to 10 lbs.
 
We are extremely proud of our diverse team and welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law
 
We are happy to provide a robust compensation & benefits package to all full-time employees.
· 100% Employee-Paid Health Insurance Options
· Comprehensive dental and vision benefit
· 50% employer paid premiums for dependents healthcare, vision, and dental
· Flexible spending account
· Retirement Plan with discretionary employer match
· Basic Life & AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) Insurance
· Voluntary life, accident, long-term disability, critical illness care, and hospital indemnity benefits
· Voluntary pet insurance
· Mental health resources – Enhanced employee assistance program, CALM app, and various other tools
· Commuter benefits
· 19 paid holidays (including birthday/floating holiday) plus vacation and sick days.
· Paid Parental Leave
· Milestone anniversary program including 10-year anniversary sabbatical
· Professional development reimbursement plan
· Legal assistance through Rocket Lawyer
· Employee discount program