Executive Director

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# Executive Director at Django Software Foundation#### (3 days, 22 hours ago)
The Django Software Foundation is hiring its first
** Executive Director** — the operational leader of the Foundation, responsible for setting the Foundation's strategic direction and turning it into action, while managing day-to-day operations. The Executive Director connects the Board, staff, community, and sponsors while representing the DSF publicly.## The role
* ** Fundraising:
** Lead sponsorship development and membership growth to advance from the current $300K toward a $500K annual fundraising goal
* ** Operations & administration:
** Manage day-to-day DSF operations, financial reporting, grant management, and organizational maturation
* ** Staff management:
** Oversee the DSF Assistant and the Django Fellows program (paid maintainers)
* ** Marketing & outreach:
** Community communications, public representation at conferences, and DSF brand awareness distinct from the framework
* ** Legal & compliance:
** Manage trademark enforcement, contracts, and 501(c)(3) compliance in coordination with legal counsel
* ** Working group coordination:
** Regular check-ins with volunteer committees handling events, AI, accessibility, and fundraising
* ** Event engagement:
** Work with Django conferences and Django Cons## Qualifications The DSF is looking for solid experience in a few of these areas, particularly the ones most central to the role: fundraising and partnership development, nonprofit operations, and stakeholder communication. Django or Python community familiarity, open source experience, and a technical background are valued but optional — being part of the Django community isn't a prerequisite for this position.##

Position details
* Remote, based in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
* Part-time or full-time depending on the candidate; initially one year, renewable subject to annual performance evaluation
* Base salary $90,000–$120,000, plus a performance bonus of up to $60,000 tied to progress toward the $500,000 fundraising goal
* Expected start date: approximately November 1, 2026##

How to apply

Email
**** by
** midnight Central Time, September 14, 2026
** with:
* A resume or CV
* A vision statement (500–1,000 words) covering:  + Where the Foundation stands today  + Key opportunities and challenges ahead  + Your approach to the role
* A cover letter (optional)
References may be requested during interviews.

Full details in the official announcement.##

Location:

Remote, United States (Remote OK)## Compensation:$90,000 - $120,000 (plus bonus)
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