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Executive Director

Sector: Nonprofit; Education

Function: Executive leadership, general management, strategic planning, fundraising

Location: New York, NY (While the position can be fulfilled remotely, the Executive Director will be

expected to be easily accessible to NYC for meetings and events.)

About the Organization

One To World (OTW) engages the almost 100,000 international students, visiting scholars, and other

exchange participants studying at institutions of higher education in the New York-area (including over

800 Fulbright grantees) through programs that create understanding and build positive relationships

between area residents and these unofficial ambassadors from all over the world. Our programs provide

a unique opportunity for U.S. residents and international students to engage on an intimate level;

having dinner inside local homes, sharing culture and experiences in the classroom, and volunteering

their time together through community service projects.

One To World is designated by the U.S. Department of State as the official Coordinator of Enrichment

Programs for visiting Fulbright grantees studying or doing research in the greater New York area.

At One To World, we uphold our core values in everything we do:

• Curiosity: we encourage the ongoing pursuit of knowledge and new experiences
• Mutual Respect: we believe that striving to understand different perspectives is critical to

recognizing our shared humanity

• Community: we cultivate a sense of belonging through building relationships and a network of
• Inclusion: we promote the participation and contribution of all people

global citizens

For our next Executive Director, we are seeking a seasoned and creative leader to usher in the next

chapter of vision and strategy and build on our 45-year legacy of designing innovative cultural programs.

The Executive Director will oversee all daily operations for an organization with a $1M annual budget

and a dedicated team of 10. The ideal candidate is a strategic and innovative executive who excels at

building authentic relationships and possesses a deep commitment to cultural exchange.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Vision and Strategy

• Uphold and advance One To World’s mission and vision, provide inspiring direction for OTW’s

future, and work with the Board and staff to develop, implement, and refine the organization's

strategic priorities ensuring alignment to its core values.

• Serve as the key external face of the organization, enhance its visibility, and bring awareness to

the critical work One To World does with partners, donors, government officials, and other

stakeholders; strengthen One To World’s presence in the international exchange sector.

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• Identify and develop support for strategic initiatives that increase One To World’s impact and

diversify revenue streams (earned and contributed).

Organizational Leadership

• Promote and model an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming culture that embodies One To

World’s values.

• Manage all day-to-day operations (including effectively managing the budget, contractual

obligations, and all internal operations) and staff, with ultimate accountability for the success of

the organization.

• Ensure staff has clearly defined roles and success metrics, and access to the information and

resources necessary to achieve their goals; coach team members to achieve annual goals

aligned to programmatic logic models.

• Provide supervision to a dedicated team of 10 individuals in hybrid work environment, foster a

strong team culture, and create professional growth opportunities.

Fundraising

• Design and implement, in collaboration with the Director of Development, a fundraising strategy

for raising annual operating income (including grants, individual and planned giving, and events).

• Oversee the execution of an annual calendar of fundraising activities in collaboration with the

Director of Development, including producing two signature events, the annual fundraising gala

(the Fulbright Awards Dinner) and Directors Circle.

• Develop and manage key philanthropic relationships to support current and future program
• Cultivate and steward major donors, including current, past, and prospective gala honorees.

initiatives.

Financial Management

• Oversee financial management, including the development of OTW’s annual budget; allocating

resources for optimal effectiveness and efficiency; ensuring fulfillment of all contractual and

regulatory obligations.

• Work with audit committee and audit firm to oversee the annual audit.

Programmatic Leadership

• Support and cultivate One To World’s programmatic offerings and organizational strategy,

oversee the execution and evolution of OTW’s core programs and initiatives, and set clear and

consistent performance metrics.

• Think big about One To World and how its high-impact and high-quality suite of programs can

expand the reach and deepen the impact for the people we serve.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Have 10-15 years of experience with at least 5 years in a successful leadership position,

preferably in a nonprofit organization.

• Possess deep respect and appreciation for cultural exchange, its significance, and the global

community.

• Have experience and demonstrated success with fundraising, special events and earned income.

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• Have demonstrated success creating relationships within and knowledge of the operations of

the New York City public school system or another comparable urban public education system.

• Have an understanding of international higher education and the role educational exchanges

play on college campuses.

• Possess a track record of working successfully with diverse populations and a commitment to
• Demonstrate high Emotional Intelligence (EQ), cultural competence, and cultural humility.

promoting diversity and inclusion.

• Possess the ability to adapt quickly to changing situations, realign priorities, and handle the

inevitable challenges that accompany nonprofit organizations.

• Have experience motivating and leading a team, managing change, and fostering an inclusive

and innovative working environment.

• Demonstrate strong planning and project management skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Be a dynamic, collaborative, and mentoring leader who inspires trust and respect.
• Possess exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen effectively, promote
• Have comfort and experience with public speaking.
• Maintain and model high personal, ethical, and professional standards.

collaboration and cohesiveness, as well as develop external partnerships.

• Possess an undergraduate degree and, preferably, a graduate degree in a relevant field of study.
• Have experience and demonstrated success in working effectively with a Board of Directors.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $130,00 to $140,000, with a comprehensive benefits package which

includes unlimited PTO, 11+ paid holidays, 7 sicks days, medical, dental and life insurance, as well as a

retirement match and long and short-term disability coverage. One To World offers a hybrid work

model and flexible hours to accommodate employees’ needs.

To Apply

Please email resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the following subject line “First

& Last Name - Executive Director candidate”

It is the policy of One To World not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for

employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability,

marital status or veteran status. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment

and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, training, layoff and termination.

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