Director of Development & Fundraising

EQL Tech is partnering with a philanthropic foundation to hire a Director of Development & Fundraising to build its fundraising function at a defining moment for the organization.

The project is building the largest urban sculpture trail in the world, placing up to 100 ambitious, large-scale works across 34 miles of San Francisco to spark wonder, strengthen communities, and drive civic vitality. Launched last year with Mayor Lurie, the organization already has 25 works installed, with close to 25 more planned this year, free for everyone to enjoy.

Why this role exists

With 25 works installed, another 25 planned this year, and a path to 100, the project is moving from launch into scale. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Development is the operating partner who turns that vision and momentum into sustained contributed revenue.

This is a hands-on, build-from-the-ground-up role. The CEO continues to lead top-of-funnel cultivation with the most significant individual donors and civic partners; the Director of Development owns the engine that supports and extends that work - corporate partnerships, foundation and institutional giving, donor stewardship systems, gift operations, and the steady expansion of the major gifts pipeline.

For the right person, this is an unusual opportunity to architect the development function of a high-visibility civic initiative from day one - working directly with the CEO, alongside maj