Co-Executive Director

Peripheral Vision International; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering nonprofit at the forefront of media for social impact as a Co-Executive Director. This role offers the chance to shape fundraising strategies and build transformative partnerships that resonate globally. You'll lead initiatives that engage diverse audiences and elevate marginalized voices through impactful storytelling. With a fully remote setup and a passionate team, this position is perfect for an articulate leader eager to make a difference in the world. If you have a strong background in nonprofit leadership and are ready to drive change, we invite you to apply and help us cultivate consciousness at scale.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Global travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years in nonprofit development or social enterprise leadership.
• Dynamic communicator with a track record of securing funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic fundraising initiatives and donor relationships.
• Represent PVI at conferences and media interviews.

Skills

Fundraising Strategy

Donor Relationship Management

Public Speaking

Creative Pitching

Cultural Fluency

Education

Master's Degree in Nonprofit Management

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field

Job description

Peripheral Vision International provided pay range

This range is provided by Peripheral Vision International. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Co-Executive DirectorIndustry: Global Media for Social Impact

Remote | Global Focus | Full-time | Start: ASAP

Join us at the forefront of storytelling that moves the world.

PVI (Peripheral Vision International) is looking for a visionary, globally-minded Co-ExecutiveDirector to help lead our organization alongside our current Executive Director. With a focus on development and external representation , you will help shape our fundraising strategy, build transformative partnerships, pitch fundable ideas that resonate with purpose, and bring the voice of PVI to global stages.

About PVI

PVI is a Peabody Award nominated media nonprofit on a mission to cultivate consciousness at scale across sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. We harness storytelling and mass media to spark dialogue, elevate marginalized voices, and fuel movements for justice, health, and equity.

From its early roots creating and distributing advocacy videos in East Africa, to producing award-winning TV hits that have aired on 80+ broadcast channels around the world, PVI has evolved into a pioneer of entertainment-education for youth . Our work has reached tens of millions of people and been featured by CNN, The New Yorker, NPR, and The Guardian—and we’re just getting started.

We believe that powerful media doesn’t just inform—it transforms . And we’re growing. Fast.

Your Mission

As the Co-Executive Director , you’ll be the driving force behind our fundraising strategy and external voice —building the financial engine and strategic visibility that power our programs.

What You’ll Do:Lead Strategic Fundraising Initiatives

• Proactively identify and secure multi-year funding from philanthropic foundations, development agencies, major donors, and aligned corporate partners.
• Build a sustainable funding model that balances bold vision with grounded strategy.

Cultivate Donor Relationships

• Serve as the lead relationship-builder for PVI’s donor base—creating lasting connections through consistent stewardship, tailored updates, and thoughtful engagement.
• Ensure that every supporter feels the impact of their investment.

Represent PVI on Global Stages

• Be the voice of PVI at conferences, summits, convenings, and media interviews.
• Confidently share our story with audiences ranging from grassroots communities to diplomatic audiences.

Shape and Pitch Fundable Ideas

• Collaborate with program teams to shape creative concepts into compelling, fundable proposals.
• Align pitches with global funding trends and opportunities in media for development.

Drive Visibility and Thought Leadership

• Author thought pieces, speak on panels, and join global conversations around media and narrative change.
• Build PVI’s reputation as a bold, values-driven innovator in social impact storytelling.

Co-Lead Organizational Strategy

• Work hand-in-hand with the Co-Executive Director to drive long-term strategy, align program and funding pipelines, and lead a values-aligned organization into its next chapter. Your Co-Executive Director will focus on maintaining operations and program oversight while you gain experience and familiarity with PVI’s workings.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years in nonprofit development, philanthropy, or social enterprise leadership , preferably in global development, media, or human rights. That said, we’re open to candidates from adjacent sectors—what matters most is personality fit. If you’re an articulate storyteller who can pitch with conviction and clarity, you’re our kind of person.
• A dynamic communicator with a track record of securing six- and seven-figure funding deals.
• Global mindset and deep cultural fluency, with particular experience in Sub-Saharan Africa and/or Global South contexts.
• Confident and polished public speaker who can represent PVI across borders and sectors.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and strategic operator with a love for big ideas and creative pitches.
• Alignment with PVI’s mission, values, and vision of equity, justice, and radical empathy through storytelling.
• You must be a US citizen, green card holder or otherwise have the legal right to work in the US. We cannot sponsor visas.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to co-lead a globally recognized creative nonprofit at the cutting edge of media and movement-building.
• A fully remote role with flexible hours and a passionate, mission-aligned team.
• Opportunities to travel globally for conferences, convenings, and impact storytelling.
• Health and retirement benefits, plus a base salary in the range of $90,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience and location, plus performance-based bonus potential.

Apply Now

Send your resume, LinkedIn profile link,a short note on why this mission speaks to you , and any links to public writing/speaking to [e-mail] by May 25, 2025. Start date ASAP.

At PVI, we believe stories shape societies. Join us in shaping the future.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Media Production

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