Job Description

Executive Director of Nonprofit Leadership & Fundraising

About the Company

A mission-driven organization dedicated to advocating for children's rights in India.

Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management

Type
Non-Profit

Founded
2002

Employees
1-10

Specialties

• Child Rights
• Human Rights
• India
• NGO
• Education
• Capacity Building

About the Role

We are looking for an inspiring Executive Director to lead our U.S. operations. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader passionate about advancing children's rights and social equity, focusing particularly on combating poverty, exploitation, and neglect. This key position plays a crucial role during an important leadership transition, working collaboratively to build a sustainable organizational framework while ensuring that our U.S. operations closely align with our global mission.

The Executive Director will be responsible for both strategic and operational oversight, with a strong emphasis on expanding and diversifying fundraising efforts. This includes maintaining and enhancing our current event-based fundraising strategies while exploring new opportunities in major gifts, institutional funding, and corporate partnerships.

Essential qualifications include:

• A minimum of 10 years of senior leadership experience, with at least 5 years in an executive role within a nonprofit or social impact organization.
• A proven track record of successful fundraising, including securing six-figure gifts and managing high-profile events.
• A background in international development, child rights, or global nonprofit management.
• Experience with Indian diaspora communities is strongly preferred.
• Strong team leadership and change management skills.
• Excellent communication abilities to act as the organization's chief spokesperson.

A relevant degree and familiarity with the U.S. philanthropic landscape are preferred. The Executive Director will also oversee organizational governance and ensure compliance with U.S. nonprofit regulations.

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Non-Profit Management

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