Amie Latterman, Executive Director
Amie Latterman is a seasoned nonprofit executive and public affairs strategist with more than 25 years of experience advancing equity-driven solutions for vulnerable populations across the San Francisco Bay Area. She is known for aligning vision, strategy, and execution to build high-performing teams and deliver measurable, community-centered impact through innovative programming, cross-sector partnerships, and diversified revenue strategies. Most recently, Amie served as Chief Advancement Officer at Children’s Council of San Francisco, a $240 million organization dedicated to strengthening early childhood care and education systems. She led all external relations, including fundraising, government affairs, advocacy, communications, and volunteer engagement. In this role, she helped position the organization as a leading voice in the field, reaching more than 20,000 families and 3,000 early educators annually—many from underserved and multilingual communities. Her leadership emphasized trauma-informed service delivery and equitable access to resources for families navigating systemic barriers. Amie is a highly accomplished fundraiser, having raised more than $1 billion in public and private funding over the course of her career. She brings deep expertise in designing and executing long-term, integrated fundraising strategies spanning major gifts, government funding, institutional philanthropy, and earned income. Her leadership has driven significant organizational growth, including a 300 percent increase in revenue at Children’s Council and sustained expansion during her tenure at SPUR. At SPUR, where she served as Development Director for a decade, Amie partnered closely with executive leadership and a 125-member board to shape organizational strategy and growth. She led a team of development professionals and engaged more than 100 executive-level volunteers, maintaining consistent budget growth and helping to finance a new organizational headquarters. Her work emphasized strong governance, stakeholder engagement, and data-informed decision-making. Throughout her career, Amie has demonstrated a deep commitment to systems-level change and community empowerment. She has extensive experience in coalition-building and government relations, working with policymakers, community-based organizations, and advocates to advance policies that support families, educators, and underserved communities. Her communications expertise—including brand strategy, crisis communications, and public positioning—has strengthened organizational visibility and trust among diverse stakeholders. In addition to her executive leadership roles, Amie has held significant board positions, including serving as President, Vice President, and Treasurer of Parent for Public Schools–San Francisco, where she guided the organization through leadership transitions and strategic planning. She also co-chaired a San Francisco advisory body focused on universal pre-kindergarten, helping ensure inclusive community input in public education planning. Amie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Boston College and completed executive education in nonprofit management and leadership at Harvard Kennedy School. She is recognized for her collaborative leadership style, commitment to equity, and dedication to building resilient organizations that drive lasting social change.
