Head of Philanthropy and Private Funding
CALSTART
About this role
The Head of Philanthropy and Private Funding at CALSTART leads the organization's private fundraising strategy, cultivating relationships with foundations, donor-advised funds, high net-worth individuals, and corporate philanthropy to diversify revenue. The role involves managing grant pipelines, donor stewardship, and cross-functional collaboration to support CALSTART's mission of transportation decarbonization.
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About CALSTART
calstart.orgCALSTART is a national nonprofit that accelerates growth of the clean transportation technology industry to cut emissions, grow markets, and create jobs. Acting as a strategic broker, it convenes manufacturers, fleet operators, policymakers, and investors to design and deploy zero‑emission and low‑carbon vehicle and fuel solutions. CALSTART delivers program management, technical assistance, pilot demonstrations, project development, and policy and financing support to scale advanced transportation technologies.
Recent company news
PR NewswireEvolectric, Alternative Fuel Leasing Company, and CALSTART Partner to Enable Small Fleet Electrification
Nov 4, 2025
Sustainable BusCOP30, Brazil and Mexico commit to allow only zero emission bus and truck sales by 2040
Nov 11, 2025
Truck NewsTrucking Announcements: CEOs named at FreightPath, Calstart
Oct 27, 2025
California Air Resources Board (.gov)CARB launches new program to help truck owner-operators transition to zero-emissions vehicles
Aug 7, 2023
Los Angeles Business Journal‘Trump Effect’ Leaves Local Firms Concerned
Feb 10, 2025
About CALSTART
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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