Executive Director

IUAPR is seeking a visionary and relationship-driven Executive Director to lead our next phase of organizational growth and impact. The Executive Director will be responsible for strategic leadership across all divisions, resource management, financial sustainability, program development, fundraising management, and community engagement. This is a U.S.-based position reporting directly to the Board of Trustees. Applicants should be legally authorized to work in the United States and located in a major metropolitan area. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in justice-oriented work, nonprofit leadership, coalition-building, and transformative fundraising.

Eligibility Criteria:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience that includes proven nonprofit leadership preferably in justice-centered, research-based, or community-driven work
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including foundations, major donors, and grassroots campaigns
• Strong background in organizational management, budgeting, and operations
• Deep alignment with IUAPR’s mission and vision
• Proven ability to effectively lead cross-disciplinary teams
• Experience working directly with boards and governance bodies
• Strong writing and public speaking skills

Preferred

• Background in racial justice, anti-racism, or human rights
• Commitment to and engagement in advocating for Palestinian rights
• Experience with digital strategy, social media, and public communications
• Ability to engage with multigenerational and youth-centered programs
• Background or experience in state, local, or federal policy

Application Process

Please submit your resume, a thoughtful cover letter, and three references to office@iuapr.org by October 20, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is identified.

Commitment to Equity

IUAPR is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of racism, members of Palestinian and Arab communities, Black and Indigenous individuals, people of color, disabled candidates, queer and trans people, and others historically excluded from leadership in nonprofit spaces. We honor experience in all its forms and welcome both traditional and non-traditional career paths.

About IUAPR

The Institute for the Understanding of Anti-Palestinian Racism consists of researchers, physicians, psychologists, and legal, anti-racist and communication experts who are committed to empirically researching, educating and advocating on the impact of anti-Palestinian racism on individuals and communities across all sectors of society.

Our mission is to end racism against Palestinians and their allies including advocates for Palestinian rights and freedom.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. IUAPR offers a benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

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