Executive Director

Executive Director Level: Executive Location: San Francisco, CA (in-person) Working Hours: Full-time Reporting to: Board of Directors About the Role: We’re partnering with a technology-focused nonprofit that has grown rapidly from a volunteer community into a structured, internationally distributed organization. It operates as an incubator and advocacy hub - supporting a growing portfolio of independent projects across the tech sector. The organization’s work is rooted in Palestinian rights, and commitment to that mission is a core requirement for this role. They’re seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization through its next phase of growth - professionalizing operations, scaling fundraising, and expanding the incubator’s capacity to support advocacy and economic-opportunity projects in tech. This is a high-visibility leadership role for someone who can combine nonprofit management discipline with genuine fluency in tech-industry culture. The Executive Director will work closely with the founder and Board, manage a small but growing staff, and serve as a primary public-facing representative to donors, media, and partner organizations. What You’ll Do Strategy & Leadership Set and execute organizational strategy in partnership with the Board and founder Identify and prioritize which incubated projects and initiatives receive resources, based on impact potential and mission fit Build and lead a growing internal team, including engineering and program staff Fundraising & Financial Management Develop and execute a fundraising strategy across individual donors, foundations, and the broader tech-industry coalition Oversee budgeting, financial controls, and 501(c)(3) compliance and reporting Diversify revenue beyond founder-driven networks to build long-term sustainability Program & Incubator Oversight Oversee the incubator’s intake, mentorship, and resourcing process for new and existing projects Ensure incubated projects have the staffing, infrastructure, and strategic support to scale Track and report on program impact and outcomes External Representation & Partnerships Serve as a public spokesperson with media, at events, and in coalition settings Build relationships with digital rights organizations, advocacy groups, and allied nonprofits Represent the organization’s mission credibly to a wide range of stakeholders, including skeptical or hostile audiences Governance Report regularly to the Board on organizational performance, risk, and strategy Maintain operational transparency and ensure the organization operates within legal and regulatory bounds for a U.S. nonprofit What Success Looks Like A diversified funding base reducing reliance on any single donor or network Clear operational structure and reporting cadence with the Board Incubator program scaled with measurable improvements in project outcomes and graduation rates Strengthened external partnerships with allied advocacy and digital rights organizations Increased organizational visibility and credibility with press and the public What You Are Required 7 years of progressively senior leadership experience, including nonprofit, advocacy, or mission-driven organization management - or equivalent leadership experience in tech with strong nonprofit fundamentals Demonstrated fundraising success across individual donors, foundations, or major-gift cultivation Experience managing distributed or remote teams Excellent public communication skills - comfortable representing the organization to media, donors, and the public, including in high-scrutiny situations Genuine, demonstrated commitment to Palestinian rights and the organization’s mission Financial and operational management experience, including nonprofit compliance Preferred Background in or close familiarity with the tech or startup industry Experience running or scaling an incubator, accelerator, or grants program Arabic language proficiency Existing relationships within the tech-for-good, digital rights, or Palestinian advocacy ecosystem Experience working with distributed, multinational, or diaspora communities #J-18808-Ljbffr