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Job Description: Executive Director, PhilDev USA

Applications are due by April 30, 2024

By Mail: 325 Lytton Ave Suite 4A Palo Alto, CA 94301

Via Email: maria@tallwoodvc.com

About PhilDev

PhilDev (Philippine Development Foundation) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling success for Filipino youth, professionals, and entrepreneurs in science and technology.

We provide training programs and scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) that are based on the innovative spirit, leadership, and entrepreneurial journey of Dado Banatao, the Filipino-American entrepreneur and engineer who has played a significant role in the design of computer chips. PhilDev specializes in nurturing an innovative mindset and fostering entrepreneurial skills. We are dedicated to unlocking Filipinos' unique talents and capabilities and in building a community of Filipino entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry experts to propel conversation, representation, and success in today's tech-driven world.

We aspire to empower Filipinos to break boundaries and lead in the science and technology industry. We envision a world where Filipinos are synonymous with innovation and achieve success as engineers, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

Join us to shape this future – one mind, one idea, one success story at a time.

The organization

PhilDev has two, connected arms of the organization. PhilDev S&T (Science & Technology) is based in Manila, Philippines where PhilDev’s scholarship and training operations are managed. PhilDev USA is based in the San Francisco Bay Area to engage with the Filipino community in the United States and drive fundraising activities. Each is overseen by a Board of Trustees.

Executive Director, PhilDev USA

We are seeking an Executive Director to lead the USA arm of PhilDev and lead strategic engagement with PhilDev S&T, drive our USA-based fundraising activities, and manage the USA community of stakeholders including supporters, partners, and Board. This Executive Director is currently the only full-time employee of PhilDev USA, managing vendors, contractors, and volunteers, and works in coordination with the Executive Director of PhilDev S&T.

PhilDev USA is in a period of redefining and rebuilding itself post-pandemic. The Executive Director will lead the strategy and operations that help the organization grow over the next few years and lead it to a new era.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Contract Type: Full Time

Responsibilities

● Drive the strategic vision, day-to-day operations, and growth of PhilDev USA, in partnership with PhilDev S&T and members of the Board of Trustees.

● Oversee finance and operations. Manage the preparation, tracking, and approval of the annual operating plan, budget, and other necessary documents.

● Define the development strategy and drive fundraising activities, including grant writing, cultivation and stewardship of donors, event planning, and pursuing new resources. Actively seek and maintain a donor base of individual, business, foundation, and government segments.

● Build long term relationships with key donor segments based on mission, cultivation and stewardship, program outcomes and sound fiscal management.

● Recruit, hire, and manage the extended members of the organization as needed.

Skills & qualifications

● Master's degree in a relevant field (non-profit management, business administration, social work, etc.) preferred.

● Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a leadership role, preferably within the non-profit sector.

● Proven track record of success in strategic planning, fundraising, and program development.

● Strong leadership, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

● Solid operational and financial acumen and understanding of non-profit accounting practices.

● Passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to social impact.

● Ability to motivate and inspire partners, staff, and volunteers.

● Excellent oral & written communication skills in English. Tagalog language is a plus.

Benefits:

● Competitive salary and benefits package.

● Opportunity to make a real difference in the community.

● Dynamic and rewarding work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Language:

• Tagalog (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Palo Alto, CA 94301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Palo Alto, CA 94301