Insight Housing · 3 weeks ago
The Chief Philanthropy & External Affairs Officer
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $240K/yrInsight Housing is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing and support services to help individuals transition from homelessness to stable living. They are seeking a Chief Philanthropy & External Affairs Officer to lead their external engagement and revenue strategies, ensuring alignment across fundraising, policy, and communications to meet organizational goals.
CharityHomeless ShelterNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Robyn Quinn
Responsibilities
Driving Insight Housing’s external engagement, communications, and revenue strategy
Providing strategic vision and leadership to the philanthropy team
Leading efforts to shape public policy, build meaningful partnerships, and amplify the organization’s voice
Supervising the Philanthropy Manager and the Policy and Communications Manager
Qualification
Required
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
Company
Insight Housing
Our mission is to ensure everyone in our community has a home through supportive, equitable, and sustainable housing solutions.
Founded in 1970
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.2MKey Investors
Bob Woodruff Foundation
2024-07-31Grant
2022-10-14Grant· $1.2M
Leadership Team
Calleene Egan
Chief Executive Officer
Kani Lin
Chief Financial Officer
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