Cherished Community,

As the calendar sighs with relief at the close of 2025 and the horizon of 2026 rises like golden dawn, we find ourselves in that sweet, reflective moment between what has been and what is yet to unfold. The ups and downs of these past twelve months have been both bold and quiet moments of sweat, courage, grief, blessings, and triumph. And so, we write to you now, not only with gratitude for the work done, but with joyful anticipation for the meaningful chapters yet to be written.

In this circle of changemakers, your resilience and compassion have been the gentle drumbeat that keeps progress in motion. Through transitions in leadership, urgent social challenges, shifting landscapes, and new opportunities to anchor impact your commitment continues to light paths forward.

As the last embers of 2025 fade and we turn the page into 2026, know that we wish you peace, joy, and fulfillment! Despite what we’ve been through, the exciting new opportunities we are sharing below are small reminders that hope still floats and we claim and believe that opportunities and impact will abound in 2026. May the lessons of this year allow you to enter 2026 without hesitation and centering hope. We are grateful for our connection with you and invite you to share these opportunities, connect with us if you’d like to learn more or know someone who’d be a fit, or simply hold space for hope!

With deep gratitude & expectation,

Jeannine, Connie & Team

Featured Opportunities

Chief Program Officer

Rising Sun Center for Opportunity

Location: Oakland (Headquarters) or Stockton (Central Valley Site), CA (Hybrid)

Starting Compensation: $153,000 – 161,000 in the Bay Area & $148,000 – $155,000 in the Central Valley

Apply By: 1/16/26

Lead and evolve workforce development programs at the intersection of climate justice, economic mobility, and racial equity. Steward strong, mission-driven programs while guiding Rising Sun toward the next phase of growth, scale, and sustainability. Report directly to the President and Chief Executive Officer and serve as a core member of the executive leadership team. Bring clarity, focus, and forward momentum to Rising Sun’s program strategy—building on a strong foundation, strengthening systems and outcomes, and helping the organization prepare for future funding and programmatic shifts.

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Director of Real Estate Development

Community Housing Development Corporation

Location: Richmond, CA

Compensation: $175,000-$230,000

Apply By: 1/26/26

Lead an impactful portfolio of affordable housing initiatives across the Bay Area. Combine strategy with relationships and hands-on execution overseeing site acquisition through project close-out while managing financing, compliance, and community partnerships. Report to the Chief Operating Officer and guide a talented team; cultivate strong relationships with public and private partners; and drive innovative approaches to expanding affordable housing opportunities for low-income and underserved residents. Bring technical strength while also deeply aligning with the mission of advancing housing access, neighborhood revitalization, and financial opportunity.

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Senior Communications Officer

The California Wellness Foundation

Location: Oakland (preferred) or Los Angeles, CA

Starting Compensation: $162,000-$167,000

Apply By: 1/23/26

Elevate the voice of the Foundation and its partners to expand visibility, influence, engagement, and impact across communities statewide. Develop, execute, and manage strategic communications across a full range of tools and tactics that advance the mission of the Foundation. Report directly to the Director of Communications and serve on the strategic communications team within the Programs & Public Affairs Department integrating communications, government relations, community engagement, and grantmaking. Leverage relevant experience and skills inclusive of writing, digital and social media, and storytelling through photos and videos; deep commitment to the mission; and a spirit of inquiry and positivity to contribute and thrive through moments of growth and transition.

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