Executive Director

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Job Description: Executive Director

Lead a mission-driven nonprofit transforming the lives of Palestinian children in Lebanon, Palestine

and beyond.

Location: Hybrid | Full-Time, Exempt | $3M Annual Budget |

The opportunity:

We are seeking a visionary Executive Director to lead the next chapter of a 501(c)(3) organization, which delivers humanitarian, educational and development programs to Palestinian children in Lebanon, Palestine and beyond.

As we welcome a new leadership structure, the Executive Director will focus on growth: setting strategy,

strengthening our brand, expanding our donor base and overseeing relationships with partners in the

region. A Director of Operations, reporting to you, will oversee finance, compliance and day-to-day

operations, freeing you to lead externally and think long-term. The Executive Director will serve as the

lead of the organization and report to a five-member U.S. Board of Directors.

What you'll do:

Strategy and vision

• Develop and lead a multi-year strategy with the Board, setting clear priorities for program focus,

geography and growth.

• Translate strategy into an annual plan and budget, working with the Director of Operations and

other team members.

• Track and report program impact to the board and externally, so that decisions are grounded in

evidence.

Fundraising and donor relationships:

• Own the fundraising strategy and lead efforts to grow and diversify revenue across individual

donors, major gifts, foundations and institutional funders.

• Personally cultivate, solicit and steward major donors and funders.
• Ensure donors receive timely, transparent reporting on how their gifts are used.

Brand, communications and external representation:

• Serve as the organization's lead spokesperson to donors, partners, media and the public.
• Strengthen the organization's brand, messaging and digital presence to build visibility and trust

among new communities.

• Represent the organization at conferences, coalitions and community events.

Partner relationships:

• Build and sustain trusted relationships with operational partners in Lebanon and Palestine.
• Work with partners to shape program priorities, ensure accountability and share results with

donors and the Board.

• Identify new partnership opportunities aligned with our strategy.

Board leadership and governance:

• Serve as the lead executive, reporting to a five-member U.S. Board of Directors.
• Prepare for and lead quarterly and annual Board meetings, keeping the Board informed and

engaged.

• Support Board recruitment, development and committee work.
• Serve as the third board member of our Ireland affiliate.

Team leadership:

• Lead, support and grow a small team, including the Director of Operations, four part-time U.S.

staff and an international staff member.

• Foster a culture of integrity, transparency and care.

What we're looking for:

• 10+ years of senior leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a nonprofit executive or senior

fundraising role.

• A proven track record of raising funds, including major gifts and institutional grants.
• Experience building relationships and managing complex partnerships with overseas partners,

ideally in humanitarian, refugee or conflict-affected settings.

• Experience developing and executing organizational strategy.
• Experience working with a nonprofit board.
• Exceptional communication and public-speaking skills, with the credibility and care to represent

our mission.

Strong financial literacy and a commitment to transparency and accountability.

• Arabic language skills and familiarity with the region are a plus.

Why join us:

With the Founding Executive Director ready to move on, this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of

an organization that has a 25-year track record of working in the region, where every decision has a direct, tangible impact on children's lives. You'll work with a committed board, a dedicated team and

trusted partners on the ground, all united by the belief that Palestinian children deserve safety,

education and hope.

Arabic a plus, not a requirement