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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions.
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Don’t meet every single qualification or requirement for a role you are interested in? Studies have shown that many individuals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cook Silverman Search, we are dedicated to finding the best talent for our nonprofit partners and building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace in those organizations. If you’re excited about one of these roles, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Ability Now Bay Area (ANBA) supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in leading full, self-directed, and meaningful lives. ANBA provides a range of innovative programs, vocational training, community-based activities, advocacy, and health and wellness services that increase independence and create lasting opportunities.

Ocean Science Trust strengthens the bridge between scientific research and sound ocean management. Created by state legislation, OST supports and brings world-class science and innovation together with state and federal policymakers to accelerate progress toward a healthy and resilient coast and ocean.

For over 50 years, Children’s Council has been the heart of childcare and early education in San Francisco, advancing the belief that high-quality childcare can transform lives and communities. By advocating for quality early care and education, empowering families with information and financial support, and building the capabilities of educators, we ensure that every child in San Francisco has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Since opening its doors in 2014, the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County (CMOSC) has been a critical educational resource and cultural destination for Sonoma County children and their caregivers. Rooted in current early childhood research, CMOSC’s award-winning curriculum and exhibits engage children in joyful discovery experiences that develop foundational skills, create lasting memories, and spark a lifelong love of learning. Designed for children and their caregivers, the Museum’s experiential exhibits emphasize hands-on engagement and learning through play with a focus on art, nature, and science.

HomeFirst™ is a Bay Area nonprofit focused on ending homelessness. In the last five years, we have tripled our impact by providing accessible programs and systems leadership. We deliver comprehensive services to help people secure and keep housing, addressing both immediate and long-term needs. With 45 years of experience, $80M in revenue, clean audits, a strong leadership team, and 500+ employees, we believe housing is a fundamental right that requires collaborative solutions.

JVS is a nonprofit working to close opportunity gaps in employment by supporting jobseekers with the skills and confidence to secure quality careers with family-sustaining wages. Grounded in core values of racial equity and focused on helping our clients achieve economic mobility, we believe everyone deserves access to training and the chance for a good job. JVS develops training programs in close partnership with employers in high growth sectors, offering high quality jobs.

Women Transforming Global Security (WTGS) is an unprecedented international initiative reshaping how the world approaches global security challenges. Formed as a partnership between Ploughshares, Horizon 2045, and The Elders, WTGS brings together former heads of state, emerging leaders, and global changemakers to reimagine security through an interconnected, feminist lens. With champions including Mary Robinson, Helen Clark, and Hillary Clinton, WTGS addresses the most urgent and interlinked global threats: nuclear weapons, climate change, emerging technologies, and human rights. The initiative recognizes that these challenges do not exist in isolation — they must be approached through integrated, cross-sector collaboration.

The Regional Parks Foundation (RPF) is the philanthropic partner of the East Bay Regional Park District, supporting one of the largest and most diverse regional park systems in the nation. Founded in 1969, the Foundation was created to accept private gifts in support of parks spanning multiple counties across the East Bay.

Welcoming Home helps individuals and families who are transitioning out of homelessness and poverty by fully furnishing and equipping their homes while engaging the local community in donating gently used furniture and keeping good furniture out of landfills. Services are provided at no charge to the residents or referring social service agency.