Technology Director

Scion Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for a strategic Technology Director for our client, a leading Bay area nonprofit.

This is a full-time, hybrid position based in San Francisco, CA. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Our client is seeking a Technology director to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the organizations technology ecosystem to maximize organizational efficiency and impact. This role is both strategic and tactical, overseeing the design, optimization, and responsible evolution of systems that power fundraising, grantmaking, operations, and communications across the organization.

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Competitive 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Robust PTO program designed to support work-life balance and employee well-being.

• Technology Strategy + Leadership
• Develop and implement a forward-looking technology strategy aligned with mission, values, and strategic priorities. Continuously assess organizational needs and recommend scalable, efficient solutions. Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI, to improve infrastructure, automate processes, and enhance impact. Lead cross-functional technology projects from selection through implementation and adoption. Oversee rollout of hardware and software upgrades, ensuring clear implementation plans, stakeholder engagement, and staff adoption.
• Salesforce Strategy + Management
• Optimize and steward a complex, highly customized Salesforce environment supporting fundraising, procurement, and grantee management. Serve as the organization’s in-house Salesforce expert and primary strategic lead. Utilize consultants to provide backend coding support. Lead enhancements including custom reports and dashboards, workflow improvements, integrations, connectors, and third-party applications. Monitor Salesforce updates and proactively manage system improvements and data integrity.
• Technology Administration + Integrations
• Oversee system configuration, user roles, security permissions, and workflow rules. Serve as primary liaison with technology partners including Salesforce, Tech Soup, Box, Klaviyo, Stripe, Classy, and other vendors. Ensure effective third-party integrations (e.g., Salesforce, Stripe) with company website. Manage the technical aspects of email marketing platforms and system integrations. Partner with external vendors to oversee ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of the company’s website.
• Cross-Functional Partnership + Training
• Serve as a trusted partner to teams across the organization, providing responsive and solution-oriented technical support and thought partnership. Collaborate with teams to strengthen and utilize technology to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy, as well as advance business objectives. Lead staff training on new tools, system updates, and best practices; document processes and system changes. Manage MSP to Provide Staff Support.
• Manage the relationship with the company’s managed service provider (MSP), including oversight of the technology roadmap, hardware lifecycle, equipment inventory, security protocols, and troubleshooting. Partner with the MSP to provide timely troubleshooting and support, directly resolving key issues and coordinating with contractors to ensure seamless day-to-day operations and consistent staff support. Partner with the MSP to maintain strong cybersecurity practices, risk mitigation strategies, and data protection standards.

• Deep knowledge of emerging technologies, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, data management, and AI tools, with the ability to advise leadership on strategic adoption and integration.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with platforms and tools such as Salesforce Administration, Tableau, Python, Stata, Box, Klaviyo, and related business systems, including experience supporting integrations across multiple platforms and technologies.
• Proven ability to develop and execute forward-looking technology strategies that align systems, infrastructure, data, and operations with organizational priorities and risk tolerance.
• Strong strategic and systems-thinking skills, including the ability to anticipate trends, simplify complex challenges, and translate vision into actionable solutions.
• Experience leading complex technology…