Community and Foundations Operations and Fundraising Manager

Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul Sports Club are seeking a highly organized, mission-driven Community & Foundation Operations & Fundraising Manager to serve as a critical bridge between the Club's Community Engagement department and the Oakland Roots & Soul Foundation (ORASF).

About Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club

The East Bay's professional soccer teams. Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club is a purpose-driven men's and women's soccer team that seeks to harness the magic of Oakland and the power of sports as a social force for good.

Job Title: Community and Foundations Operations and Fundraising Manager
Organization: Oakland Roots and Soul Sports Club
Location: Oakland, CA
Reports to: Director of Community Engagement and ORASF Board of Directors
Compensation: $70,304-$85,000 per year
Pay Grade: Full-Time Salary
Schedule: Hybrid - in person Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays

Position Summary

This role is designed to strengthen operational excellence, deepen community impact, and ensure long-term sustainability across both entities. This position spans Community Engagement operations and Foundation leadership and fundraising, with responsibilities allocated based on organizational priorities. The role manages club community and game-day execution while also shaping philanthropic strategy, governance, and fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement Operations
- Oversee community headquarters operations and administrative needs for all Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul home matches
- Serve as the primary point of contact for community groups, performers, vendors, and partners on game days
- Coordinate calendars, schedules, and run-of-show documents for community events and activations
- Manage budgets, invoice processing, and tracking of Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
- Maintain accurate records of community partners, advisory members, volunteers, and participants
- Support onboarding and offboarding of community partners and volunteers
- Manage inbound inquiries through community-facing communication channels
- Track and report community engagement metrics and post-event outcomes
- Facilitate cross-department communication between Community Engagement, Marketing, Partnerships, and Operations

Foundation Leadership, Fundraising & Management
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Oakland Roots & Soul Foundation
- Oversee Foundation programs, including Oakland Coach Academy, Switch the Pitch, Safe Places to Play, and equitable access initiatives
- Develop and manage program timelines, budgets, and partner relationships
- Lead fundraising efforts, including grants, donor cultivation, and sponsorship-aligned giving
- Prepare grant reports and impact documentation
- Serve as staff liaison to the ORASF Board of Directors, preparing materials and coordinating meetings
- Support board development, onboarding, and strategic planning
- Manage Foundation financial tracking in coordination with the Treasurer and bookkeeper
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit governance and reporting requirements

Requirements/Qualifications:
- Experience in nonprofit management, community engagement, or mission-driven operations
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- Experience in fundraising and grant-writing
- Experience working with boards, funders, and community stakeholders
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort managing budgets, timelines, and multiple priorities
- Commitment to equity, access, and community-centered work
- Familiarity with Oakland communities and culture strongly preferred

Oakland Roots SC are an Equal Opportunity Employer.