The Hopper-Dean Family Foundation - a private family foundation dedicated to equity, climate justice, and scientific innovation - seeks a creative, self-directed, and agile leader as its first full-time Executive Director to lead its next phase of evolution. As the Foundation strategy shifts toward deeper trust-based relationships, multi-year commitments, and movement-aligned strategies, the Executive Director will play a critical role in building and fostering partnerships; overseeing and directing financial resources; and supporting a vibrant, equity-driven family board. The Executive Director will embody relational, emotionally intelligent, and passionate leadership as they lead a well-resourced and imaginative organization alongside a small team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a family foundation committed to doing things differently while joyfully supporting those working at the frontlines of change.

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THE APPLICATION
The Hopper-Dean Family Foundation is partnering with Walker & Associates Consulting – a Black- and woman-owned strategic management consulting and executive search firm promoting equitable community impact – to facilitate this search. To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references (references will not be contacted without your advance notice) to [email protected] by Friday, September 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm PT. Use the subject line: ED Application. Please submit PDF or Microsoft Word files only, preferably in one combined file. Resume review begins immediately. Questions or Nominations? Contact Jeannine N. Walker at [email protected].

People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQIA+ people, and those with non-traditional educational journeys or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.