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Common Counsel Foundation and our partners work to advance progressive social movements. See the opportunities below to join us.

Open Positions

Director of Development

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with search firm Cook Silverman to hire a Director of Development!

In this newly created position, reporting to and partnering with the Executive Director, the Director of Development sets strategy and provides oversight of all development and fundraising functions and processes for Common Counsel Foundation. Core responsibilities for the Director of Development role include growth of institutional partnerships, major gifts, and planned giving. This individual will play a pivotal role in evolving the Common Counsel Foundation revenue model for long-term financial sustainability and mobilizing resources for social justice movements. View full description.

To apply for this position, or for additional information on the opportunity, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter to Victoria Silverman at [email protected].

All applications and inquiries will receive a response and be kept strictly confidential.

Common Counsel Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Philanthropic Advising Strategist (One-year position)

We are excited to announce that we are growing our philanthropic advising practice!

The Philanthropic Advising Strategist manages and coordinates activities supporting the grantmaking, engagement, and stewardship of CCF’s philanthropic advising clients, including foundation member funds, donor-advised fund holders, and donors to the broader organization.

The Philanthropic Advising Strategist manages engagement, learning, and relationship-building activities for CCF’s client and donor base to ensure continued alignment with CCF’s grantmaking priorities. This position is a one-year position with the possibility of extension. Ideally, this position is a hybrid position based in Oakland, CA.

Common Counsel Foundation offers a competitive benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, flexible spending account (FSA), commuter benefits, nonelective employer contributions to a 401K retirement savings plan, and generous PTO. This position pays between $100,000 – $120,000 per year.

All communications about this position will initially take place by email, please no calls. View a full job description and apply.

Executive Assistant

The Executive Assistant provides a high level of administrative and clerical support to Common Counsel Foundation’s Executive Director and the organization’s Board of Directors. This position handles communications and project management that requires a considerable amount of tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment, and is responsible for supporting and managing many of the executive functions of the organization.

The Executive Assistant reports to the Executive Director and is a hybrid position based in Oakland, CA.

Common Counsel Foundation offers a competitive benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurances, flexible spending account (FSA), commuter benefits, nonelective employer contributions to a 401K retirement savings plan, and generous PTO. This position pays between $85,000 – $100,000 per year.

All communications about this position will initially take place by email, please no calls. View a full job description and apply.

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