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Position: Executive Director Organization: Oasis for Girls Reports to: Advisory Board Position: Full-Time, Exempt Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – Onsite Tues–Thurs) Salary Range: $150,000 – $175,000/year, plus benefits About Oasis for Girls For more than two decades, Oasis for Girls has been a powerful force for opportunity and transformation in San Francisco. The organization exists to ensure that BIPOC girls and young women from under-resourced communities have the support, skills, and confidence to shape their own futures. Through innovative, culturally responsive programs, Oasis helps high school girls build leadership skills, explore career pathways, prepare for college and the workforce, and develop lifelong networks of mentorship and belonging. Its approach is grounded in social justice, youth empowerment, and the belief that when young women thrive, entire communities rise. With a strong reputation, deep community partnerships, and a passionate team, Oasis has built a legacy of meaningful impact. The organization is now poised for its next chapter—expanding reach, strengthening sustainability, and ensuring that even more young women have access to transformative opportunities. This is an exciting moment to join Oasis for Girls: an opportunity to lead a respected, community-rooted nonprofit with a clear mission, dedicated staff, and a vibrant network of supporters. Learn more at: www.sfoasis.org The Role Oasis for Girls is seeking an inspiring, strategic, and relationship-driven leader to serve as its next Executive Director. This position is ideal for a dynamic nonprofit professional who is passionate about youth empowerment and energized by the opportunity to grow an organization through strong partnerships, smart strategy, and effective fundraising. Reporting to the Advisory Board, the Executive Director will guide the overall direction of Oasis—championing its mission, strengthening programs, expanding resources, and deepening community relationships. The ED will serve as the organization’s chief advocate, storyteller, and fundraiser, ensuring that Oasis continues to be a trusted and vital resource for young women in San Francisco. The next Executive Director will inherit a stable, well-respected organization with a $1M budget, a talented five-person team, and a committed board. This leader will be charged with building on that strong foundation—elevating Oasis’s profile, growing and diversifying revenue, and positioning the organization for long-term sustainability and increased impact. • Inspire and develop staff and board members • Translate vision into clear action plans • Balance mission passion with operational discipline This is a rare opportunity for a leader who enjoys wearing multiple hats—someone who can set big-picture direction while also rolling up their sleeves to help make it happen. Impact Areas Fundraising Leadership and Revenue Growth • Lead and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to expand and diversify revenue • Build and scale fundraising programs to grow beyond the current ~$1M budget • Cultivate and steward relationships with foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors • Serve as the organization’s primary fundraiser, engaging directly in major gifts and proposals • Partner with the Advisory Board to strengthen fundraising capacity and a culture of philanthropy Program Strategy and Impact • Partner with the Program Director to ensure high-quality, culturally responsive programming • Strengthen program outcomes, evaluation, and continuous improvement • Align program priorities with organizational strategy and community needs • Ensure participant voice and equity remain central to all decision-making Organizational Leadership and Team Development • Provide overall leadership and direction for Oasis for Girls • Mentor, develop, and support a five-person staff team • Set clear priorities, expectations, and systems for accountability • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace culture External Relations and Community Partnerships • Serve as the primary ambassador and public face of Oasis • Build authentic relationships with donors, schools, employers, and community partners • Represent the organization at events, funder meetings, and public forums • Strengthen Oasis’s visibility, reputation, and community impact Financial Management and Operational Excellence • Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation • Oversee financial reporting and compliance with Tides Center • Ensure strong fiscal controls and responsible stewardship of resources • Identify efficiencies that support sustainable organizational growth • 7+ years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role • Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising with a track record of increasing revenue • Experience managing budgets, financial reporting, and operations • Familiarity with youth development and community-based programming • Experience working with nonprofit boards and supporting their fundraising engagement • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (or equivalent experience) • Deep commitment to social justice and the empowerment of BIPOC girls and young women Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to lead with integrity, empathy, and sound judgment • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Experience motivating teams and fostering collaborative environments • Demonstrated ability to engage diverse stakeholders • Proficiency with nonprofit financial and productivity tools • Exceptional writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills Work Environment Oasis for Girls operates in a hybrid work environment. Programs are held in person in the late afternoons and evenings on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The Executive Director is expected to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday for significant portions of the day to support staff, programs, and community engagement. Mondays and Fridays may be remote. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required for events. • Competitive salary commensurate with experience • Six weeks of paid leave • Health insurance and a comprehensive benefits package • Professional development support • Hybrid work flexibility To Apply Oasis for Girls has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. To apply, please complete this online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Kelly Stevens at kellystevens@charitysearchgroup.com ​or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com Oasis for Girls is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Oasis for Girls does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.