Reports to: Director of Development
Position Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $97,500 – $103,000 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. At least 2 days/week in office. Occasional nights and weekends
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisor Duties: Yes
Location: San Francisco office. Eligible for hybrid work. Must be based in SF Bay Area.
Deadline: Open until filled. Initial deadline November 17, 2025

About Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)

Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice. 

At the grassroots level, our community building work nurtures the ability of immigrants to participate fully in civic life. These activities include direct services, leadership development, and civic engagement with limited-English proficient newcomers and immigrants on issues that impact our community. At the systemic level, CAA leads advocacy, communications, and movement building work to improve public policy and shape public discourse. We produce community-based research, publish policy analyses and recommendations, influence opinion through media, organize to engage elected and government officials, and nurture a range of progressive coalitions.

In 2014, CAA helped to launch the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network that focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans committed to social justice. Including CAA, there are currently 11 partnering member groups with unique strengths.  Fiscal sponsorship, administrative, and operational support is provided centrally for all of these groups so they can focus on their core programs. 

In 2020, CAA was one of the founding organizations of Stop AAPI Hate (SAH), a U.S.-based coalition dedicated to ending racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAs & PIs). SAH strives to advance the multiracial movement for equity and justice by building power for our communities, working in solidarity with other communities of color, and advocating for comprehensive solutions that tackle the root causes of race-based hate.

Position Overview

The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing Chinese for Affirmative Action’s (CAA) fundraising goals. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Manager manages the execution of annual and long-term development strategies that sustain and grow CAA’s base of supporters. This position is responsible for managing fundraising, cultivating donor relationships, organizing events and overseeing key aspects of donor communications and operations. The Development Manager works closely with the Development team at CAA and Stop AAPI Hate, mobilizes staff across the organization, and external partners to inspire broad and deep support for CAA’s mission.

Key Responsibilities 

Donor Acquisition and Engagement

• Build and maintain a strong donor pipeline by identifying, cultivating and stewarding individual donors. 
• Collaborate with team members and leadership to develop programming and tailored strategies to engage and retain supporters.
• Perform prospect research and donor analysis to inform fundraising strategies.

Communications

• Develop compelling narratives and messaging to support fundraising campaigns and donor outreach. 
• Partner with communications staff to ensure fundraising materials align with CAA’s messaging and brand. 
• Manage quarterly fundraising campaign appeal plans through multimedia channels (mail, email, social)
• Oversee the development of donor-facing materials and assets including appeals, acknowledgements, impact updates, and donor outreach. 

Events Management

• Manage the planning and execution of in person and virtual development events including donor cultivation and stewardship events.
• Source and hire vendors as needed for events.
• Oversee  logistics, vendors, volunteers, and staff participation to ensure successful events.
• Manage and track budgets, expenses, and revenues related to events.

Gift Processing and Database Management

• Oversee timely donor acknowledgement and stewardship communications. 
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of donor records through regular data hygiene and reporting. 
• Collaborate with the AACRE Capacity team to ensure smooth gift processing and donor documentation. 
• Track fundraising metrics, providing regular updates and reports to the Development Director and senior leadership.

Staff Supervision

• Oversee and manage the CAA Development Coordinator, including assigning and directing work, setting clear expectations, providing guidance and coaching, identifying training needs, offering regular feedback and ensuring team members meet their objectives and deadlines.
• Manage team members’ professional development plans, conduct performance evaluations, make recommendations for corrective counseling if necessary, and address conflicts 
• Foster regular communication and collaboration among team members and establish processes that allow for direct feedback and positive team work.

Other Duties 

• Perform administrative duties as required for position. 
• Perform other development and fundraising duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the organization. 
• Contribute to a positive work environment in alignment with organizational values.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in fundraising, development and/or donor relations preferably in a nonprofit setting.  
• Proven track record in successfully managing fundraising campaigns and donor cultivation programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including donor-facing writing such as appeals, acknowledgement letters and annual reports.
• Experience managing a donor database/CRM and utilizing other fundraising tools.
• Ability to track, analyze and report on fundraising metrics.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with donors, board members, volunteers, and staff.
• Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential or sensitive information.
• Commitment to CAA’s mission, values, and equity principles.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to work in person for meetings, gatherings, or events, as needed

To Apply

Apply by uploading a resume and cover letter to this link: https://bit.ly/CAADevManager2025. In the cover letter, highlight your fundraising experience and describe your interest in this position and CAA. Please note that incomplete applications that do not include cover letters and resumes will not be considered. 

CAA shares fiscal sponsorship with Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE). Staff hired by CAA will be employees of AACRE.

AACRE is dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment where everyone is valued and discrimination has no place. We are committed to serving the rich diversity of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, and strongly encourage women, trans and gender expansive individuals, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those living with disabilities to apply.

AACRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We consider all qualified candidates for employment regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, arrests or conviction records, or veteran status.

Please visit https://caasf.org/jobs for more information.

About CAA and AACRE  

Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice. 

In 2014, CAA helped to launch the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network that focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders committed to social justice. Including CAA there are currently 11 member groups of AACRE, each with unique strengths.   Fiscal sponsorship, administrative, and operational support is provided centrally for all of these groups so they can focus on their core programs. 

Position Overview

The AACRE Administrative Coordinator provides administrative, financial, and development support functions central to the operations of Chinese for Affirmative Action and the AACRE network. 

The role is critical in providing administrative support to other staff in the organization and network so they have the tools they need to perform their jobs.  This includes administrative support work in the areas of finances (accounts receivable, petty cash); donor records (donor database management, report reconciliations, donor acknowledgment); administrative support of human resources (timesheets and leave records); and facilities- related administration.

The position draws on a variety of skills ranging from detailed recordkeeping to helpful interaction with staff and community members.  The position is non-exempt and the Administrative Coordinator works in-person at the Chinese for Affirmative Action San Francisco office Monday through Friday during business hours. We are ideally seeking a full-time employee to fill this position, but we are open to considering candidates preferring part-time, permanent or temporary opportunities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist front desk staff in welcoming in person visitors and on the phone answering inquiries about services and programs as well as CAA campaigns and advocacy positions.
• Directing calls to staff and making community resource referrals when needed
• Sorting and distributing incoming/outgoing postal mail.
• Perform bookkeeping for accounts receivable, and assist the CAA Director of Finance in tracking and processing donations, grants, and contracts payments. 
• Make bank deposits and administer petty cash disbursement to other staff.
• Assist CAA Director of Finance to ensure adherence to document retention policy and assist with storage and destruction of records; assist with retrieving records for the annual audit.
• Create annual timesheets for staff and create holidays and other standard calendars shared with all staff.
• Monitor required records from staff (monthly timesheets, car insurance, Covid record keeping protocol, etc.)
• Support the Operations & IT Coordinator with Salesforce admin tasks (update donation, contact, account records), as needed.
• Document setup and print output for complex print jobs.
• Assist the CAA Office Manager with daily facility maintenance.
• Perform additional administrative and support tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of AACRE and CAA including social justice and equity issues within immigrant, LGBTQ+, and multi-racial communities
• Two years administrative or bookkeeping experience
• Familiarity with Quickbooks or Quickbooks online
• Basic experience with donor database management software
• Strong Word, Excel, Google sheet and doc skills, including knowledge of filter tools and competency with excel language
• Dependable, exercises good judgment, and communicates well 
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with diverse constituencies, including low-income immigrant communities
• Oral fluency in Cantonese a plus

To Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to employment@caasf.org. In the subject line, please write “AACRE Administrative Coordinator”.  For more information about CAA, please visit www.caasf.org.

CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Stop AAPI Hate and Chinese for Affirmative Action

Stop AAPI Hate is a national coalition of AAPI Equity Alliance, Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), and the San Francisco State University Asian American Studies Department. The mission of Stop AAPI Hate is to advance equity, justice, and power by dismantling systemic racism and building a multiracial movement to end anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate. 

This is an exciting period of growth and impact for Stop AAPI Hate (SAH). Due to the extraordinary demand and support for our work, we are poised to deepen and expand our reach and engagement throughout the country. This evolution will include the deployment of new strategies, additional programs, and increased staffing.  

Since its launch two years ago, the Stop AAPI Hate online reporting center has documented close to 11,000 hate incidents affecting AAPIs and enabled us to raise awareness and shape conversations around anti-Asian racism.  Our efforts have captured the attention of lawmakers and catalyzed them into action and spurred a broader movement for progressive change. Going forward, Stop AAPI Hate’s work in research and data, policy advocacy, narrative change, and community capacity building will address core issues areas including education equity and ethnic studies, community safety and resilience, and civil rights and racial justice infrastructure.  

Chinese for Affirmative Action is one of the founding partners of Stop AAPI Hate and also serves as its fiscal sponsor. With a legacy of more than five decades of achievements in civil rights and community progress, CAA continues to be a leader in and on behalf of the broader Asian American community.  

Position Overview

Reporting to the SAH Managing Director, the Director of Youth Organizing and Programs is a seasoned youth development professional with experience in empowering youth, youth development, and organizing youth campaigns by leading a team of staff and volunteers. 

The person ideally has experience working directly with youth, program management skills, and bringing organizing and programmatic efforts to scale at a regional, statewide, or even national level. The Youth Program focuses on training, educating, and mobilizing high school and college youth around educational equity and expanding Ethnic Studies in the United States. 

The Director of Youth Organizing and Programs is a leader who is able to deliver measurable results, including training, holistic support, and mobilizing youth for the implementation of Ethnic Studies. In addition, this person supports the well-being and mental health of youth participants.  

Since many aspects of the Youth Program are centered at San Francisco State University, the Director of Youth Organizing and Programs works closely with staff at SFSU. 

AnAn exempt position, the SAH Director of Youth Organizing and Programs can work at CAA, remotely, or a combination of the two. Though subject to change, Stop AAPI Hate team members are expected to participate in periodic staff convenings primarily in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Stop AAPI Hate Youth Program

The Stop AAPI Hate Youth Program began the summer of 2020 when San Francisco high school The Stop AAPI Hate Youth Program began the summer of 2020 when San Francisco high school students expressed a desire to support SAH’s efforts. We initiated a youth internship campaign and within a week, gathered 100 interns from across the nation. They conducted their own survey and produced a report based on 1,000 interviews. That report became the basis of Rep. Grace Meng’s bill to fund Ethnic Studies. The following school year, the interns continued their advocacy and helped the California Superintendent of Schools to send a letter to every school district within the state to address the SAH Youth Program’s concerns including mental health. Moving forward, the Youth Program builds upon this past work but primarily centers the Youth Program around training, educating and mobilizing youth to be the strong advocates for Ethnic Studies in public schools. 

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Organizational Management

• Contribute to the Asian American Research Initiative’s (AARI) and SAH’s goals and strategic plan and drive its implementation in collaboration with AARI Co-Executive Directors, staff, and other coalition leaders
• Develop and prioritize strategic youth campaigns
• Help youth and families effectively advocate for education equity policy
• Develop youth research projects, including but not limited to the formulation of ideas through selection of methods; project implementation and management; data collection, storage, management, analysis, and reporting
• Organize, motivate, and mentor the SAH Youth Program team composed of a youth manager and 30-100 youth interns to strategically grow the program’s impact, programs and to effectively fulfill its mission
• Supervise SAH Youth Program Manager and any part-time student workers 
• Lead in the design and execution of Stop AAPI Hate’s Youth Program based on the overall SAH goals and vision
• Direct, train, coach, and mentor colleagues and partners in youth program management, youth intern curriculum development, supporting youth-led activism

Financial Management and Administration 

• Provide strategic leadership and hands-on management for all of the administrative and operational functions of the SAH Youth Program in accordance with the mission, objectives, and policies
• Create and oversee policies that protect the well-being and safety of youth and staff
• Assume responsibility for the fiscal integrity of the SAH Youth Program
• Monitor leadership-approved budget and manage daily financial operations to ensure maximum utilization of resources and optimum financial positioning for the organization
• Build and administer the annual program budget, with leadership approval

External Relations and Communications 

• Represent the organization and serve as SAH Youth Program spokesperson publicly at events, c

• Represent the organization and serve as SAH Youth Program spokesperson publicly at events, conferences, and partnership meetings
• Present and promote the SAH Youth Program and its mission and activities in a consistently positive manner
• Support effective communications with external stakeholders, including key donors and families

Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with youth organizing and program designing, and deep understanding of issues working with young people, especially Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders ages 12-25; youth organizing and mobilizing experience a must
• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. MSW or advanced degree in Education preferred
• Supervisory, program development, and management experience in an agency, academic, or nonprofit setting 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Self-starter, able to work independently
• Excellent judgment in complex, nuanced contexts
• Demonstrated clear analytical thinking and reasoning
• Highly relational with strong ability to build relationships with youth, partners, and other stakeholders

To Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to employment@caasf.org. In the subject line, please write “SAH Director of Youth Organizing and Programs.” In your cover letter, address the following questions:  What about our mission or values inspires you? What has been your most impactful work or life experience so far, and why? All candidates are subject to a background check.

CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

About Stop AAPI Hate and Chinese for Affirmative Action 

Stop AAPI Hate is a national coalition of AAPI Equity Alliance, Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), and the San Francisco State University Asian American Studies Department. The mission of Stop AAPI Hate is to advance equity, justice, and power by dismantling systemic racism and building a multiracial movement to end anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander hate. 

This is an exciting period of growth and impact for Stop AAPI Hate (SAH). Due to the extraordinary demand and support for our work, we are poised to deepen and expand our reach and engagement throughout the country. This evolution will include the deployment of new strategies, additional programs, and increased staffing.  

Since its launch two years ago, the Stop AAPI Hate online reporting center has documented 10,300+ hate incidents affecting AAPIs and enabled us to raise awareness and shape conversations around anti-Asian racism.  Our efforts have captured the attention of lawmakers and catalyzed them into action and spurred a broader movement for progressive change. Going forward, Stop AAPI Hate’s work in research and data, policy advocacy, narrative change, and community capacity building will address core issues areas including education equity and ethnic studies, community safety and resilience, and civil rights and racial justice infrastructure.  

Chinese for Affirmative Action is one of the founding partners of Stop AAPI Hate and also serves as its fiscal sponsor. With a legacy of more than five decades of achievements in civil rights and community progress, CAA continues to be a leader in and on behalf of the broader Asian American community.  

Position Overview 

Reporting to a member of the Stop AAPI Hate leadership team, the primary role of the SAH Director of Communications is to lead the planning and implementation of strategic communications that advances our work in social justice and civil rights. The ideal candidate should bring experience in digital communications and narrative change, social justice marketing, and management of a growing communications department.

We are looking for a creative and seasoned strategist who can lead a team that brings out the strengths of all partners in our coalition, and who will partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders. This person is responsible for the successful development and execution of the Stop AAPI Hate marketing and communications strategy, which spans brand development, creative storytelling, media relations, stakeholder communications, thought leadership, and more across digital and traditional media channels. This role maintains relationships with communications partners, including agencies and vendors, as well as coalition communications staff. 

An exempt position, the SAH Director of Communications can work at CAA’s San Francisco office, remotely, or a combination of the two including potential access to other designated partner offices. Though subject to change, Stop AAPI Hate team members are expected to participate in periodic staff convenings primarily in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategy & Leadership 

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy for SAH, including a digital media strategy
• Amplify, strengthen, and identify new ways to enhance SAH’s voice and brand
• Manage the development and use of SAH’s mailing and donor lists, SAH Leadership Team updates, and other stakeholder communications
• Coordinate with leadership on internal communications
• Work with program leadership to develop storytelling strategies to demonstrate impact and influence to donors, supporters, and other stakeholders 
• Build a culture of narrative storytelling, and communications across the organization as a tool for driving social change
• Spearhead the development and implementation of SAH’s thought leadership strategy

Management 

• Prepare and manage communications budget
• Manage a growing communications team that consists of a Communications Manager and contractors such as writers, designers, and agency partners so that current and future campaigns and projects are progressing forward with intended, timely outcomes
• Oversee the multitude and variety of communications projects and campaigns

Identity & Content Strategy 

• Review, strengthen, and manage SAH’s branding, visual identity, and style guidelines 
• Oversee and spearhead SAH communications campaigns
• Develop a strategy to measure impact, influence, and reach of communications activities 
• Lead and implement the strategy on press outreach, including messaging in press releases, creation of press kits and materials, interview preparation, and responses to media requests
• Manage the development, distribution, and maintenance of all print and electronic collateral including, but not limited to, e-newsletters, annual report, and fundraising appeals
• Oversee SAH website updates to reflect SAH’s current priorities

Qualifications 

• 10+ years experience in communications, public relations, or a related field
• Proven experience in the design and execution of narrative strategy, nonprofit and/or social justice marketing and communications, digital strategy, public relations, and crisis communications
• Management experience inspiring a team, in a highly collaborative style 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial; enjoys creating and implementing new initiatives
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and social media marketing
• Preferred qualifications include: working with or on behalf of AAPI communities, leading communications at a national level, and working in a coalition model

To Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to employment@caasf.org. In the subject line, please write “SAH Director of Communications.” In your cover letter, please address the following questions:  What about our mission or values inspires you? What has been your most impactful work or life experience so far, and why?

CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Administrative Assistant

Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) community. We advocate for systemic change that advances equity and addresses challenges facing our community.

At the grassroots level, our community building work nurtures the ability of immigrants to participate fully in civic life. These activities include direct services, leadership development, and civic engagement with limited-English proficient newcomers and immigrants on issues that impact our community. At the systemic level, CAA also leads advocacy, communications, and movement building work to improve public policy and to shape public discourse. We produce community-based research, publish policy analyses and recommendations, influence opinion through media, organize to engage elected and government officials, and nurture a range of progressive coalitions.

Position Overview

The Administrative Assistant plays an important role in CAA’s work, particularly as we move into operationalizing Census 2020. In addition to maintaining a welcoming environment for all visiting community members and providing critical administrative and bookkeeping support for the entire organization, this position will prioritize supporting community members coming to CAA with informational inquiries and seeking one-on-one assistance with the 2020 Census. The position draws on a variety of skills ranging from detailed record keeping to helpful interactions with community members. The Administrative Assistant represents CAA to a wide range of stakeholders and must be familiar with our values, activities, campaigns, and partnerships; and able to represent CAA with compassion, fairness and knowledge about our causes. The position will be supervised by the Director of Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist front desk staff in welcoming visitors in person and on the phone, and answering inquiries about services and programs as well as CAA campaigns and advocacy positions directing calls to staff and making community resource referrals when needed;
• Provide information, assistance, and referrals to community member walk-ins and phone calls regarding 2020 Census:
• Support community members in completing the 2020 Census form online, via phone, or on paper;
• Assist program clients with intake procedures and form filling, screen for eligibility, and register clients for workshops; 
• Perform light bookkeeping including processing check and cash receipts and accounts payables using QuickBooks;
• Maintain safe and orderly office space and conference rooms, including ordering office supplies and monitoring  inventory, and sorting and distributing incoming/outgoing postal mail;
• Help with scheduling that includes community use of CAA’s Community Room, translation equipment, and coordinating logistics for meetings involving multiple team members and for CAA events; and
• Contribute to administrative and program team efforts by performing administrative and support tasks as needed.
• Provide other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent and literate in Cantonese/Chinese required, Mandarin a plus;
• Experienced and excellent interpersonal skills with diverse constituencies including low-income, limited-English proficient, immigrant communities;
• Two years administrative experience;
• Strong computer skills including familiarity with and ability to navigate Microsoft Office Suite, Google platform, familiarity with Salesforce a plus;
• English writing and communication skills;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team;
• Strong organizational skills with attention to details; and
• Commitment to CAA’s mission and goals.

How To Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to employment@caasf.org. In the subject line, please write “Administrative Assistant”.  For more information about CAA, please visit www.caasf.org.

CAA is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and immigrants are encouraged to apply. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Key Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of designated full-time staff, volunteer interpreters are responsible for interpreting/translating written documents, events, and individual meetings as requested.

Qualifications

• Ability to exhibit exemplary interpersonal skills and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive verbal and written information 
• Cultural competence and knowledge of other factors that may have an effect on community communications.
• Ability to work well with individuals throughout the organization
• Must possess high verbal and written skills in both English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese)

How to Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to employment[at]caasf[dot]org. In the subject line, please write “Volunteer Interpreter/Translator.”