Chief Executive Our client is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps NGO and nonprofit leaders around the world build stronger, more sustainable organizations through executive coaching, a structured curriculum, and a global peer community, anchored by a highly selective Fellowship program. Since 2012, they have supported 300+ nonprofit leaders globally, with alumni organizations seeing significant gains in impact and revenue after completing the program. They are entering a new chapter under a fresh multi-year strategy focused on diversifying revenue beyond individual donors, activating their global alumni network, and expanding their footprint. They're looking for a builder and storyteller to serve as the organization's chief executive, lead ambassador, and top revenue generator: someone who can cultivate funder and partner relationships, energize a global community of Fellows and alumni, open new revenue channels, and work hands-on with a small, high-performing team to execute the strategy. This is a remote role, and candidates may be based anywhere in the United States. Some international and domestic travel is required.
Responsibilities:- Translate the organization's multi-year strategic plan into annual goals, team accountability, and board-level reporting
- Lead the shift to a diversified revenue model spanning fee-for-service partnerships, fee-for-service programming, and traditional philanthropy
- Build and manage a strong pipeline across major-donor fundraising, corporate engagement, and earned-income opportunities
- Represent the organization at conferences and funder events, building its visibility through thought leadership and public speaking
- Build trust-based relationships with board members, donors, alumni, and corporate partners; activate board members as connectors and fundraisers
- Lead and support a small, high-performing team, staying hands-on wherever needed while protecting team capacity as the organization grows
- Maintain a strong enough command of the program model to represent, sell, and occasionally help deliver itQualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA a plus 8-12+ years of senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, foundation, accelerator, or mission-driven business
- Experience working with or supporting nonprofit leaders, social entrepreneurs, or NGOsTrack record building revenue through fundraising, partnerships, earned income, or business development
- Track record leading teams of 10-20 people, including in remote, globally distributed environments
- Warm, credible public communicator comfortable representing an organization externally
- Entrepreneurial, low-ego operator willing to pitch in wherever needed on a small team
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- Genuine passion for and excitement about the organization's mission
Compensation: Targeting a base salary of $120-$140k, DOE
