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IT STARTS WITH GIRLS We are guided by the vision for all girls in Alameda County to feel valued, seen, and prepared to achieve their dreams. Take Action Watch Videos Inspiring All Girls To Be Strong, Smart, 
& Bold. Learn more about who we are, and how we support girls. Learn More OUR STORY Girls Inc. of Alameda County is building a new generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders. WHO WE ARE We are a nonprofit organization serving Oakland and the East Bay, committed to girls as a pathway to transformational change for entire communities. Who We Are WHAT WE DO We provide a continuum of academic, leadership and wellness programs for girls from transitional kindergarten through early career to help them overcome barriers and reach their full potential. What We Do OUR IMPACT In the 2023 –2024 School Year... We served 1,747 youth from transitional kindergarten through early career, including our Alumnae as they navigate college and career, and our Apprentices in the Expanded Learning Apprenticeship. 3x Our students were 3x more likely to be reading at grade level than their peers not in our programs, and 6x more likely if they were English Language Learners (ELL). 94% of our 6th – 8th graders think it is important to put in their best effort while working on their goals. 100% of seniors in our College Access Now (CAN) program graduated high school and were admitted to post-secondary institutions for the 10th consecutive year. View Impact Reports WHO WE SERVE Based in Oakland, CA, Girls Inc. of Alameda County responds to the unique needs of girls and their allies in the East Bay with less access to educational, social, and financial resources. NOTE:* 10% Asian (Chinese, Filipinx, Vietnamese & other Asia), 2% Caucasian, 1% Middle Eastern, 1% Guamanian or Chamorro. All other ethnicities were below 0.5%. Participants come from households with less access to certain education, social and financial resources 43% Speak a language other than English at home THE NEED Only 20% - 25% of elementary students in Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) Title I* schools met state standards for reading. 40% or more students in OUSD’s Title I schools are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year), significantly impacting their ability to succeed academically. According to the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 3 in 5 teen girls reported feeling consistently sad or hopeless for at least 2 consecutive weeks last year. *A Title I school is a school that receives federal funding under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) to support students from lower financial resources. The goal of Title I funding is to help ensure that all children, regardless of economic background, have access to a high-quality education and meet state academic standards. My favorite part of after school this year is that we got a lot of fun activities and the friends I made. 5TH GRADE PARTICIPANT Stand with girls and their allies. Your generosity shows you believe in them and their potential. TAKE ACTION Become a Woman of Impact Join our network of supportive adults that actively champion our youth. Learn More Become a Partner Become a Corporate Partner and demonstrate what is possible. Learn More Become a Volunteer Join community members in the Bay Area and contribute your time and talent. Learn More Become an Investor Invest in the movement to effect positive change with and for girls. Learn More LATEST NEWS What’s Happening at Girls Inc. of Alameda County Education Apprenticeship About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills Institutional Giving Manager About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills From Sports to Beauty, Partner Visits Inspire Confidence and and Career Dreams This month, our Simpson Center for Girls was buzzing with inspiration thanks to visits from two partners, Women in Sports & Events (WISE) and Benefit Cosmetics, who opened new worlds of possibility for our youth. Women in Sports and Events (WISE) SF Bay Area brought together five accomplished board members—Fayne Samantha Cohen, M.A. (Bloom Energy); Erica Loh Jones (Oakland Girls Softball League); Tori Carras (UC Berkeley); Danielle Deike, M.A. (Bay Area Women’s Sports Ini Elementary Lead Site Program Coordinator About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills Welcome Cohort 4 of Expanded Learning Apprentices We proudly launched the fourth cohort of our Expanded Learning Apprenticeship, a first-of-its-kind earn-and-learn program in California designed to build pathways into the education field. At our recent launch event, we celebrated these future educators with a day of networking, team building, and celebration. Apprentices met their peers and partners, received their backpacks loaded with school supplies, and were welcomed into a strong community of mentors and supporters. New Middle School Golf & Rowing Summer Camp Empowers Youth through Sports The results are in on our first-ever golf and rowing summer camp in partnership with First Tee Oakland and Oakland Strokes Rowing—a... Read More Learn more about: Corporate Partners Upcoming Events

OUR LEADERSHIP Learn more about the committed leaders building a new strong, smart, and bold generation. Our Team Board of Directors Our Team Our Team Our Team Our Team Celene Alva Literacy Specialist calva@girlsinc-alameda.org Alondra Campos School Based Program Manager & Programs Recruitment Specialist acampos@girlsinc-alameda.org Eva Gutierrez Success Manager egutierrez@girlsinc-alameda.org Johanna Masis Director of Program Quality, Training, and Assessment jmasis@girlsinc-alameda.org Selena Solorio Community Engagement and Corporate Relations Manager ssolorio@girlsinc-alameda.org Jeanine Zolczynski Communications Manager jzolczynski@girlsinc-alameda.org Kourtney Andrada Senior Director of School Based Programs kandrada@girlsinc-alameda.org Shannon Cassidy Director of Individual Giving and Donor Relations scassidy@girlsinc-alameda.org Hada Guzman Assistant Director of School Based Programs hguzman@girlsinc-alameda.org Virgtrese McGee High School Program Manager vmcgee@girlsinc-alameda.org Julayne Virgil Chief Executive Officer jvirgil@girlsinc-alameda.org Kimberly Bradley Senior Director of Community Programs kbradley@girlsinc-alameda.org Courtney Johnson Clendinen Chief Program Officer cclendinen@girlsinc-alameda.org Sally Lucchesi Database & Donor Relations Manager slucchesi@girlsinc-alameda.org Shakirat Nkwuo Senior Director of Human Resources snkwuo@girlsinc-alameda.org Lisa Wanzor Chief Financial Officer lwanzor@girlsinc-alameda.org Nicole Brice School Based Department Manager nbrice@girlsinc-alameda.org Stephanie Dietrich School-Based Manager sdietrich@girlsinc-alameda.org Alma Manzano School Based Program Manager amanzano@girlsinc-alameda.org Fetch Phoenix Compliance & Evaluation Manager fphoenix@girlsinc-alameda.org Talia Wilson Community Programs Manager twilson@girlsinc-alameda.org Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors Board of Directors PRESIDENT Joy Chen Co-Founder & CEO, Pure Culture Beauty TREASURER Sharon Davidson Retired, Corporate Finance Manager CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Julayne Virgil VICE PRESIDENT Marti Pozzi Partner, Revenue Growth Services, Embedded Sales Leadership, Altus Alliance SECRETARY LaShonda Griffin SVP, Senior Broker, Aon Risk Solutions VICE PRESIDENT Marcia Argyris Retired, Foundation Professional BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Lois De Domenico Philanthropist VICE PRESIDENT Anya Ku Deputy City Attorney, Oakland City Attorney’s Office, Girls Inc. of Alameda County Alumna BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS Glenn Voyles Retired, Investment Management Charmaine Clay Retired Payments Executive Megan Kelly Clinical Psychologist, Lyra Health Tami Munns SVP, Finance Operations, Robert Half Joyce Phillips Founder & CEO EqualFuture Corp. Danette Winkler Vice President, East Bay Middle Market, Comerica Bank Linh Doan Vo Chief Accounting Officer, Zumper and Girls Inc. of Alameda County Alumna Aisha Kelly-Vong Head of People Excellence, Toast Deirdre Paone Cohen SVP, Special Advisor, Visa Pavna Sloan Chief Nurse Executive , Kaiser Permanente Lisa Zengel SVP, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley Robin Evitts Partner, Reach Partners LLC Carla Koren Managing Director, Investments, Morgan Stanley Nicole Patterson Principal, Deloitte Consulting Gabrielle Tierney Principal, Tierney Consulting Sheena Jain General Counsel, Technology Start-Ups  Kate Morrow Attorney, Leone Alberts & Duus Cherity Payne Director, Tahoe Blue Foundation Kimberly Veale Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Golden State Valkyries Learn more about: Women of Impact Ways to Invest

OUR IMPACT We are changing the trajectory of girls' lives. Check out our new 2024-25 Impact Report! View Report For more than 65 years, Girls Inc. of Alameda County has served the community as a local organization affiliated with the national Girls Inc. network with the shared mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Based in Oakland, CA, Girls Inc. of Alameda County responds to the unique needs of girls and their allies in the East Bay with less access to educational, social, and financial resources. We provide a proven continuum of hundreds of hours of TK-early career programming spanning academic achievement, health, leadership development, career readiness and workforce development programming, delivered annually in schools and our centers. Learn more about our impact throughout the years below. Impact Report 2024-2025 Impact Report 2024-2025 Impact Report 2024-2025 Impact Report 2024-2025 View & Download 3x Our students were 3x more likely to be reading at grade level than their peers not in our programs, and 8x more likely if they were English Learners (EL). 93% of our 6th – 8th graders think it is important to put in their best effort while working on their goals. 100% of seniors in our College Access Now (CAN) program graduated high school and were admitted to post-secondary institutions for the 11th consecutive year. Meet a few of our impressive alumnae—women who have experienced profound transformations through Girls Inc. of Alameda County —who are now true leaders in their fields and in the community. Danielle West Analytics Consultant, Kaiser Permanente Danielle joined Girls Inc. of Alameda County as a shy seventh grader who questioned her leadership potential. But Girls Inc. quickly became the environment where her voice, confidence, and academic ambitions began to take form. Through STEM workshops, public health projects, and leadership development, she discovered her passion for community health. “At Girls Inc., I learned that my ideas mattered. I went from silent in the back of the room to leading citywide youth commissions,” she says. Danielle graduated UC Berkeley with honors, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and now works as an Analytics Consultant at Kaiser Permanente. She is currently preparing to attend Law School to specialize in healthcare policy. Tayo Ogunmayin Civil Engineer, WMH Corporation Tayo came to Girls Inc. of Alameda County in middle school feeling isolated, disengaged, and unsure of herself. But through Girls Inc.’s hands-on STEM programming and nurturing community, she began to see new possibilities. A pivotal moment came during a field trip to an urban planning firm, where she learned people actually design the bridges and roads she used on a daily basis. “That day changed everything,” she says. “For the first time, I saw a future I wanted—and believed I could have. ” With one-on-one college guidance, she became the first in her family to attend college, earning a B.S. in Civil Engineering from UC Davis and a master’s in transportation policy. Today, Tayo works as a Civil Engineer in the Bay Area, helping build the infrastructure of tomorrow. “Girls Inc. didn’t just support me, ” she says. “They showed me who I could become—and then helped me become her. ” Tehray McCullough Analyst, BlackRock Asset Management Tehray’s journey with Girls Inc. of Alameda County began amid family instability and immense personal struggle. Facing parental incarceration and moments of homelessness, she often felt alone—until she found Girls Inc. “They were my safe haven, ” she says. “They helped me see that my circumstances didn’t have to define me. ” With Girls Inc.’s help, she returned to school, navigated the legal system for her own protection, and applied for college. She discovered a passion for finance through a Girls Inc. partnership with BlackRock and went on to study Economics at UC Merced. She currently works as an Analyst at BlackRock Asset Management—the very company that first opened her eyes to her career path. “Girls Inc. gave me the tools, the mentors, and the belief that I could build a different life, ” she says. “Now, I want to be the kind of leader who gives back the way they gave to me. ” SUCCESS STORIES Previous Impact Reports Previous Impact Reports Previous Impact Reports Previous Impact Reports 2022 - 2023 View & Download 2021 - 2022 View & Download 2020 - 2021 View & Download 2019 - 2020 View & Download Learn more about: Women of Impact Ways to Invest

About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills, and access needed to build confidence, visualize and pursue their dreams, and grow into healthy, educated, and independent adults. All programs are developmentally appropriate, supporting the changing needs of youth as they grow. From literacy interventions in elementary school and exciting hands-on STEAM projects in middle school to building leadership skills, taking on paid internships, and college readiness in high school, and college persistence and early career supports, including workforce development, Girls Inc. provides the support and opportunities young people need to thrive at no cost to participants and their families. Girls Inc. of Alameda County delivers daily after-school programming in 1) 10 schools and 2) our downtown Oakland center where girls from more than 15 middle schools and 45 high schools converge. As well we deliver summer programming in two Oakland locations as well as Hayward, and an earn-and-learn workforce development program for young adults who earn wages with Girls Inc. and receive free college courses towards their AA degree. In all, Girls Inc. of Alameda County provided robust programming to nearly 1750 youth in 2023-24. About the Role Girls Inc. of Alameda County is partnering with Berkeley City College, the Partnership for Children and Youth and the California Afterschool Network to launch an Expanded Learning Program Leader Apprenticeship in the Spring of 2023! This two-year program is the first-ever After School Program apprenticeship in the State of California. Start or advance a career in Expanded Learning/After School Programs through paid work with Girls Inc. of Alameda County. With this human-centered, earn and learn model, you will earn a wage while receiving free tuition and college-level courses! Please see webinar video using the link below: https://vimeo.com/776733085embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=187057347 About You • 18+ years old • High School diploma or equivalent • Available 1:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. • Available for classes as scheduled • Department of Justice clearance based on fingerprinting submission • Proof of TB test within the last four years What We Offer • Compensation: Base $20.00 to $21.50 per hour • Free college courses, tuition and books • Cohort learning • Medical benefits (Employer pays standard medical plan) • Voluntary Dental • Voluntary Vision • Retirement benefit 403b • Flex spending accounts • Life Insurance benefits • Long term disability benefits • 13 Paid Holidays • Vacation time off • Sick time off • Employee Assistance Program • Professional development/training Equal Opportunity Employment State Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to upholding an inclusive work community that reflects the rich diversity of our girls, their families and caregivers, the community members we serve, and our geographic region. We prioritize using an equity lens to: provide culturally responsive programming and resources to those with the least access, and value culture and difference in the office, our programs, and in the community. Through discussion, awareness, and practice, we commit to continuous improvement with the goal of every person in our community knowing the value of this commitment, embodying it, and bringing it to life. Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, political belief, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other factor not related to ability to successfully fulfill the requirements of the position. For more information about Girls Inc. of Alameda County, please view our website at www.girlsinc-alameda.org

About Us Girls Inc. of Alameda County’s mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Since our founding in 1958, our programs have supported the unique needs of girls. In the 1990s, we began to design and deliver programs focusing on girls within San Francisco Bay Area communities that have the least access to opportunity. Through a transitional kindergarten through early career Program Continuum, we empower youth by equipping them with the resources, skills, and access needed to build confidence, visualize and pursue their dreams, and grow into healthy, educated, and independent adults. All programs are developmentally appropriate, supporting the changing needs of youth as they grow. From literacy interventions in elementary school and exciting hands-on STEAM projects in middle school to building leadership skills, taking on paid internships, and college readiness in high school, and college persistence and early career supports, including workforce development, Girls Inc. provides the support and opportunities young people need to thrive at no cost to participants and their families. Girls Inc. of Alameda County delivers daily after-school programming in 1) 10 schools and 2) our downtown Oakland center where girls from more than 15 middle schools and 45 high schools converge. As well we deliver summer programming in two Oakland locations as well as Hayward, and an earn-and-learn workforce development program for young adults who earn wages with Girls Inc. and receive free college courses towards their AA degree. In all, Girls Inc. of Alameda County provided robust programming to nearly 1750 youth in 2023-24. About the Role The Institutional Giving Manager oversees institutional funding - corporate, foundation, government and private grants - and manages the grants consultant, ensuring the stewardship of existing funders and prospecting and cultivation of potential funders to meet revenue goals. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer and works directly with the grants consultant to identify and research grant opportunities from various sources, gather input from leadership and information from colleagues in internal departments, write proposals to funding sources, complete compliance and grant reporting, and update the organization's CRM database.  Job Summary Collaborate with the Chief Development Officer to cultivate strong relationships with new and existing institutional funding partners in support of future funding opportunities and event sponsorships.  Manage a portfolio of more than $4 million in funder prospects in all aspects of timely preparation and composition of proposals, reports, and gift acknowledgements, ensuring that internal and external deadlines are effectively met.  Oversee relationship with grants consultant and effectively allocate the workflow of proposals and reports to ensure success in meeting deadlines and annual goals.  Conduct annual grant portfolio analysis and develop a strong pipeline of grant prospects in support of quarterly and annual revenue goals and fundraising plans.  Gather data related to program progress, in collaboration with Program, Evaluation, and Finance staff, and stay aware of new developments to prepare timely, robust, and accurate proposals and reports to funders.  Proactively communicate with senior leadership and organizational stakeholders to ensure effective planning, timely submissions, and coordinate funder outreach and follow-ups.   About You Passion for the mission of Girls Inc. of Alameda County.  Bachelor’s degree preferred.  Minimum 5 years of grant proposal writing and grants management experience.  Demonstrated experience managing a fundraising portfolio of at least $2 million, including prospects.  Successful track record soliciting and securing five and six-figure institutional gifts.   Successful track record meeting annual funding goals of $1 million or higher.   Outstanding written communication and presentation skills to persuasively convey the organization’s mission to diverse constituencies.  Ability to work with and proactively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.  Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area philanthropic community preferred.  Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or another donor database preferred.  Demonstrated success in a fast-paced environment where multi-tasking and priority-setting abilities are critical to success.  Self-reliant, good problem solver, results oriented.   Equal Opportunity Employment State Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to upholding an inclusive work community that reflects the rich diversity of our girls, their families and caregivers, the community members we serve, and our geographic region. We prioritize using an equity lens to: provide culturally responsive programming and resources to those with the least access, and value culture and difference in the office, our programs, and in the community. Through discussion, awareness, and practice, we commit to continuous improvement with the goal of every person in our community knowing the value of this commitment, embodying it, and bringing it to life. Girls Inc. of Alameda County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, political belief, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other factor not related to ability to successfully fulfill the requirements of the position. What We Offer Compensation: Range of $75,000 - $82,000 annually Medical benefits (Employer pays standard medical plan) Voluntary Dental Voluntary Vision Retirement benefit 403b Flex spending accounts Life Insurance benefits Long term disability benefits 13 Paid Holidays Vacation time off Sick time off Employee Assistance Program Professional development/training

This month, our Simpson Center for Girls was buzzing with inspiration thanks to visits from two partners, Women in Sports & Events (WISE) and Benefit Cosmetics, who opened new worlds of possibility for our youth.    Women in Sports and Events (WISE) SF Bay Area brought together five accomplished board members—Fayne Samantha Cohen, M.A. (Bloom Energy); Erica Loh Jones (Oakland Girls Softball League); Tori Carras (UC Berkeley); Danielle Deike, M.A. (Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative); and Becca Smith-Tan (Bay Area Host Committee)—for a dynamic career panel. Through their stories of perseverance, mentorship, and professional growth, our youth learned what it means to lead with confidence and purpose.  Benefit Cosmetics provided a behind-the-scenes look into the beauty industry, exploring careers in chemistry, product marketing, sales and more! High school participants also engaged in a hands-on brow-mapping workshop, a fun exercise where they could practice their artistry, precision, and self-expression. One student shared, “I feel so grateful for this experience. It helped me feel more in touch with my feminine side and confident in my natural beauty.”  From sports to beauty, these sessions highlighted the limitless paths available to our youth when they are supported by women who lead by example. A heartfelt thank you to WISE SF Bay Area and Benefit Cosmetics for investing your time, creativity, and wisdom in our future leaders!