Executive Director

San Francisco Public Health Foundation•San Francisco, CA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The San Francisco Public Health Foundation (SFPHF) is seeking a visionary and hands-on Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter of impact. The Executive Director will advance public health outcomes in San Francisco by stewarding a diverse portfolio of fiscally sponsored projects, strengthening organizational infrastructure, and positioning SFPHF as a trusted intermediary and leader in public health and the nonprofit sector. This is a pivotal role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of complex financial management, fiscal sponsorship expertise, and leading with a values-first approach. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will act as a central integrator to improve operations and model accountability during this next period of change.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive nonprofit experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role (ED, COO, CPO, or VP).
Proven experience managing budgets of $10M or greater.
Strong familiarity with San Francisco’s public health ecosystem and the populations SFPHF serves.
A clear understanding of the distinct legal and operational obligations across fiscal sponsorship models, and balancing the organization’s mission with the diverse missions of FSPs.
Skilled in hiring, coaching, and leading diverse teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related.
Collaborative: Building trust-based relationships, a track record of moving boards forward, and seeking input to inform governance, operational, and programmatic decisions.
Analytical: Performing high-level organizational and risk assessments, and ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and measurable outcomes across projects.
Systems Thinker: Educating on the complexities of fiscal sponsorship and guiding appropriate governance models to position SFPHF as a trusted intermediary in the nonprofit ecosystem.
Embodies SFPHF’s Values: Equity & Justice, Collaboration & Community Voice, Integrity & Accountability, Learning & Adaptability, Trauma-Informed Leadership.

Nice To Haves

Strongly prefer candidates with domain expertise in Finance and/or Operations.
Experience leading across physical and digital workplaces is a significant plus.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a $10M+ annual budget with a focus on rigorous financial reporting, risk assessment, and long-term sustainability.
Partner with the Board to drive strategic goals, and maintain deep, collaborative relationships with city and community partners.
Lead and inspire a distributed team (mostly Bay Area-based) in a remote-first work environment, fostering a culture of internal engagement and values-driven decision-making.
Leverage deep expertise in the San Francisco public health landscape to ensure services effectively reach and support diverse local populations.
Conduct ongoing assessments to optimize operations, HR, and risk management protocols.