What Young Community Developers does

Young Community Developers (YCD) is a 501(c)-style nonprofit founded in 1973 in San Francisco, headquartered at 150 Executive Park Blvd, Suite 4000, and serving the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood and the broader San Francisco under-resourced community. The organization operates four core service verticals — Workforce Development, Education Programs, Housing Services, and Special Initiatives — through named programs including the Neighborhood Job Center, The Phoenix Project, the Reentry Program, the Fellowship Program, and the CityWorks Program. According to YCD's own reporting, it serves 1,255 customers annually through Education Programs, impacts 1,870 lives through Housing Support, and distributes $8 million in support funds directly to the community.

YCD's technology footprint is minimal and explicitly described as 'not technology-focused'; the principal digital assets are the YCD Job Portal (a basic job-listing and application portal) and an ADP-hosted careers page. Core service delivery is in-person, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, at the headquarters and community locations. Strategic partnerships formalized in 2018 with 100% College Prep (education) and Inner City Youth (youth and adult services in OMI/D11) anchor the program's reach. The organization was named a 2024 Best Nonprofit to Work For by The NonProfit Times and Best Companies Group, having also received the same recognition in 2021.

Revenue is generated from donations, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns (including Giving Tuesday campaigns with stated $10,000 goals supporting the Fellowship and CityWorks programs), and community fundraising events (Golden Impact Gala, We Run Bayview 5K, Housing/Education/Workforce Showcases). YCD operates with 101-250 employees under the leadership of Interim CEO & CFO Rashieda Mumin-Jordan and Chief People & Operations Officer Aisha Blackwell, with governance provided by a Board of Directors led by President Brittney Doyle and Vice President Mitesh Parikh. The '50 More Forward' initiative, launched around the 2023 50th anniversary, signals an explicit commitment to continued program expansion.

Name

Young Community Developers

Legal name

Young Community Developers

Website

https://ycdjobs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Young Community Developers is a San Francisco-based nonprofit founded in 1973 that serves Bayview-Hunters Point residents through workforce development, education, housing, and special initiatives programs, distributing $8M in community support annually and serving 1,255+ individuals per year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development & Community Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization (CDBG, Place-Based Initiatives) (BPAIANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK), Community & Adult Education (Municipal/Community Schools) (EDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Community education programs
• Housing assistance services
• Nonprofit community services
• Job training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Nonprofit organization funded through donations, fundraising campaigns (such as Giving Tuesday campaigns aiming to raise $10,000), and community support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Young Community Developers is a nonprofit organization that delivers workforce development, education, housing support, and special initiatives programs to San Francisco's most marginalized and under-resourced residents, primarily in the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. The portfolio includes the Neighborhood Job Center, The Phoenix Project, the Reentry Program, the Fellowship Program, CityWorks, and the YCD Job Portal, supported by rental and move-in assistance, financial literacy workshops, and the annual We Run Bayview 5K.

Product overview

Young Community Developers (YCD) is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of social service programs focused on workforce development, education, housing, and community initiatives. The organization operates primarily as a service provider rather than a technology product company, with programs including the YCD Job Portal, Workforce Development, Education Programs, Housing Services, and Special Initiatives. Key programs include the Fellowship Program, CityWorks Program, Neighborhood Job Center, The Phoenix Project, Reentry Program, and We Run Bayview community event. These services are designed to serve marginalized and under-resourced residents of San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point community, functioning from the cradle to career and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Workforce Development Job readiness training, career development, and job placement services helping Bayview-Hunters Point community members establish careers.
• Education Programs Educational services and programs supporting community members from cradle to career, including the partnership with 100% College Prep. YCD reports 1,255 customers served annually through Education Programs.
• Housing Services Housing support and resources including rental assistance, move-in assistance, housing placement, and foreclosure prevention. YCD reports 1,870 lives impacted through Housing Support and Resources.
• Special Initiatives Specialized programs including district-wide community initiatives and events such as the Financial Literacy Initiative (12-week in-person program with Melanin Wealth Hub), the We Run Bayview 5K, and the JOJI Employee Resource Group community cleanups.
• YCD Job Portal Online portal connecting individuals to careers within YCD and throughout San Francisco, featuring job listings and application resources.
• Neighborhood Job Center Program providing job seeking assistance and workforce resources to the Bayview community.
• The Phoenix Project Workforce development program helping individuals rebuild careers and lives.
• Reentry Program Program supporting individuals transitioning back into the community with employment and housing assistance.
• Fellowship Program Program empowering young adults and recent college graduates to establish careers by advancing career goals and expanding professional networks.
• CityWorks Program Career placement program providing recent graduates with job placement opportunities and career advancement knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,255 customers served annually through Education Programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 100% College PrepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership established in 2018 with 100% College Prep, an organization that serves the Bayview Hunters Point neighborhood and makes the dream of college achievable for all children. This partnership expanded YCD's reach in education services.
• Inner City Youth (ICY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership established in 2018 with Inner City Youth (ICY), an organization that has been an anchor in the OMI Community and D11 for over 20 years. ICY aims to inspire and empower through innovative programming, services and resources that create long term sustainability for youth and adults.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Mission Asset Fund: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing financial services, lending, and economic mobility programs to under-resourced communities. Directly comparable to YCD's workforce and housing support mission in the same geography.
• GLIDE Foundation: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing comprehensive social services (meals, housing, workforce) to marginalized populations. Comparable in its holistic 'cradle to career' approach and San Francisco footprint.
• Tipping Point Community: San Francisco-based nonprofit that funds and operates programs fighting poverty. Comparable funder/operator model serving Bay Area low-income residents, with similar scale and award recognition.
• Larkin Street Youth Services: San Francisco nonprofit providing housing, education, and workforce development to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable target demographic and service mix to YCD's youth programming.
• Swords to Plowshares: San Francisco-based nonprofit supporting veterans with housing, employment, and reentry services. Highly comparable model — community-rooted nonprofit with workforce development and housing programs in the Bay Area.
• PRC (formerly Prevention Recovery Care): San Francisco nonprofit providing workforce development, reentry support, and behavioral health services. Comparable in reentry programming and employment placement focus.
• Five Keys Schools and Programs: Bay Area nonprofit providing education and workforce programs for reentry, justice-involved, and at-risk populations. Directly comparable in workforce development and education model with a similar community-based delivery approach.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco: San Francisco-based youth development nonprofit providing education, career, and community programs. Comparable in education-to-career pipeline focus and serving the same San Francisco youth population.
• Self-Help for the Elderly: San Francisco-based nonprofit providing social services, housing, and workforce programs to Asian and other under-resourced communities. Comparable service delivery model and San Francisco footprint.

Broad incumbents

• United Way Bay Area: Large Bay Area umbrella nonprofit funding and coordinating community development, education, and housing programs. Comparable in mission and scale, though broader in scope and primarily a funder rather than direct service operator like YCD.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ycdjobs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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