Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT FAST FORWARD

Tech is ubiquitous. Tech solutions for social problems are not. An emerging class of startups is building tech to solve these social problems. They are tech nonprofits. Fast Forward bridges the tech and nonprofit sectors to build capacity for tech nonprofits, so they can scale solutions to our world's most urgent problems.

To date, Fast Forward's portfolio of tech nonprofits have impacted 262M lives and raised $1 billion in follow-on funding. 85% of the portfolio have a founder who has personal experience with the problem, 62% have a founder who is a woman, and 75% have a founder who is a person of color.

As the first and only organization focused exclusively on scaling startups that combine the best tech with sustainable nonprofit business models, Fast Forward's mission is to accelerate impact. Visit us:

THE POSITION

You are an operations powerhouse who thrives on clarity, systems, and follow-through. The Fundraising Operations Coordinator will be the engine behind the Partnerships & Fundraising team's efficiency, ensuring all donor-facing systems run smoothly and are optimized for growth. From meeting prep to post-gift stewardship, you will orchestrate a seamless backend that empowers fundraisers to build and deepen relationships.

This role is perfect for someone who loves translating strategy into systems, takes pride in clean data, and delights in keeping projects on track. If you bring order to chaos, love a good checklist, and believe tech can change the world, we want to meet you.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in San Francisco, CA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Systems & Data Management

• Build and maintain user-friendly systems that track the full donor lifecycle
• Ensure consistent, accurate entry of gifts, donor info, and meeting notes in HubSpot.
• Own partnerships data hygiene, reporting workflows, and funder profile maintenance
• Maintain event and email distribution lists

Project Management & Workflow Optimization

• Own project management of donor pipelines and grant deliverables across the team
• Create and manage task lists for stewardship and reporting
• Support scheduling and prep for donor meetings

Event & Stewardship Support

• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events
• Support creation of donor-facing materials, including prospect briefs
• Assist with donor thank-yous and personalized stewardship strategies

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• You have 3+ years of experience in operations, bonus points if your experience is in fundraising or sales operations
• You have a proven ability to bring structure to complex systems and keep multi-faceted projects on track
• You are experienced in donor CRMs (HubSpot preferred), spreadsheets, and project management tools
• You love building workflows that drive clarity, efficiency, and follow-through for a team
• You think strategically and act proactively. You see the big picture and sweat the small stuff. In fact, you've got a knack for making every detail count.
• You are comfortable managing across and up, supporting multiple stakeholders with competing priorities
• You are enthusiastic about Fast Forward's mission and believe in the power of tech for good

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 401k retirement plan & employer matching
• Office is located in a beautiful national park - The Presidio - with free transit to/from downtown San Francisco!
• Every other Friday is a half day
• Platinum medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Most importantly, input on the office snack order

COMPENSATION

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 - negotiable depending on experience.

Note: In accordance with federal, state, and local safety guidelines, this role is expected to be performed in-person, in San Francisco.

Fast Forward is a social justice organization founded on the idea that those with proximity to the problem should have proximity to the power to fix them. Our true north is empowering tech nonprofit leaders with the tools, community, and capital they need to scale solutions for underserved groups, and we know that a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is inextricable from that pursuit. Read our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Guidelines to learn how we approach DEI across our investments, community, and workplace.

Fast Forward is an equal opportunity employer.

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