Executive Director

Worldwide | Aug. 25, 2026

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Company: Django Software Foundation

Type: Remote

Employment: Full-time

Description: Executive Director at Django Software Foundation (2 weeks, 4 days 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 DjangoCons 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 [email protected] 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) Apply for this Job Other Jobs at Django Software Foundation Django Fellow [Closed] Django Software Foundation Anywhere Remote OK $82.26 USD / hour Posted 1 year, 1 month ago Django Fellow [Closed] Django Software Foundation Remote OK Posted 2 years, 6 months ago Flag as spam

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