Executive Director - US

Keep a Child Alive Seeks a Seasoned, Entrepreneurial Executive to Lead the Organizational and Strategic Leadership of a High-Impact Global Organization at a Critical Inflection Point Keep a Child Alive Keep a Child Alive (KCA) is a global organization, fighting for children to become all they can, no matter where they start in life . Co-founded in 2003 by Alicia Keys , KCA exists to ensure that children facing the most challenging circumstances are healthy, safe, and able to access quality education. Rooted in solidarity rather than charity, KCA works alongside frontline activists and communities to deliver sustainable, locally led solutions that create lasting change for vulnerable children. KCA’s work is delivered through three interconnected pillars. First, it funds and strengthens grassroots partner organizations across Africa, Asia, and beyond, building their capacity to protect and support children. Second, it drives bold, system-level “game changer” initiatives — including a neonatal care expansion across Africa and a comprehensive violence prevention program in South Africa. Third, through KCA South Africa, its registered NPO, it delivers digital education and child safety programs that reach children directly. In early 2026, KCA opened its first Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Ngudu Hospital in Tanzania — a significant milestone in addressing preventable newborn deaths in underserved communities. Today, KCA supports approximately 200,000 children each year through 15 partner organizations , with a clear ambition to expand its reach to 500,000 children and 30 partners by 2028. For more information about KCA, please visit https://www.keepachildalive.org/ Position Overview KCA is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to serve as the senior operational and strategic leader of the organization. Reporting to the CEO, the ED will be responsible for professionalizing and strengthening KCA’s internal infrastructure, driving fundraising and philanthropy, ensuring full regulatory compliance as a registered US nonprofit, and managing the execution of complex international programs. This is an incredible opportunity for an accomplished, entrepreneurial executive with a proven record of building and scaling organizations, exceptional fundraising acumen, and the gravitas and resilience to lead at the highest level in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities Organizational Leadership and Strategy Serve as the CEO's principal strategic partner, holding full executive ownership for KCA's staff, programs, expansion, and mission execution. Build, professionalize, and continuously improve KCA’s organizational infrastructure, internal systems, and operational processes Translate the 2026–2028 Strategic Working Plan into clear annual and quarterly execution plans with measurable KPIs Establish and maintain robust monitoring, evaluation, and reporting frameworks across all programs and partner relationships Oversee monthly CEO reporting cycles, board meeting preparation, and governance documentation Drive a high-performance team culture with clear accountability, regular feedback, and strong staff development Team Management Support the recruitment, onboarding, and development of team members as the organization grows, and assist with future hiring and staffing needs Provide clear, values-driven leadership to KCA’s staff and contractors, fostering a culture of accountability, ambition, and solidarity Set and monitor individual and team KPIs in alignment with organizational goals Fundraising & Philanthropy Lead and grow KCA’s US-based fundraising strategy, with a target of growing philanthropy significantly as the organization scales Cultivate and steward relationships with major individual donors, high-net-worth individuals, and family foundations Identify and pursue trust, foundation, and corporate funding opportunities aligned with KCA’s mission and programs Build and manage a pipeline of corporate sponsorships and…