Executive Director

Talantir; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Board-approved reimbursed travel for 1

PTO aligned with nonprofit executive标准

Job summary

Talantir is seeking an Executive Director to lead a mission-driven international nonprofit focused on sustainable cardiac surgery programs. Remote work is available with travel for global activities; you will report to the Board and oversee programs in the U.S. and Rwanda.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, financial sustainability, and fundraising leadership, building donor relationships, and guiding strategic growth while preserving partnerships and the organization’s culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years executive leadership experience in a nonprofit.
• Proven budgets, compliance, and Board governance experience.
• Demonstrated fundraising, donor stewardship, and revenue growth success.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the New England area.

Responsibilities

• Lead as chief executive; oversee day-to-day operations in the U.S. and Rwanda.
• Oversee budgeting, regulatory compliance, and governance.
• Own fundraising strategy and external relations to strengthen donor pipelines.
• Support international expansion while maintaining partnerships and impact.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget management

Board governance

Fundraising

Donor stewardship

Revenue growth

Job description

HIRING ASAP | REMOTE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $85K-$95K/YR | TRAVEL EXPENSES COVERED | PTO (NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE STANDARDS)

Location: Remote

Position Available: Executive Director

Salary: $85,000-$95,000/year

Perks & Benefits

• Remote flexibility
• Board-approved reimbursed travel for mission-related work (domestic + international)
• PTO aligned with nonprofit executive standards

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to lead a mission-driven international nonprofit through its next chapter of growth - strengthening operations, scaling impact, and building long-term financial sustainability?

If so, join our collaborative team of healthcare professionals at our cutting edge international global health nonprofit supporting sustainable cardiac surgery programs in Rwanda and beyond!

We firmly believe in providing a healthy work life balance for our staff with our teamwork centered culture, generous compensation, & more!

Company Culture

We're a mission-driven, volunteer-led organization with deep clinical roots and long-standing relationships with global partners. As we transition from founder-led operations into professionally managed leadership, we're committed to honoring what makes our work successful - collaboration, trust, and shared purpose - while strengthening systems that support sustainable growth. You'll work closely with our Board, in-country leadership, donors, and volunteer community to expand our impact while protecting the culture and partnerships we've built over nearly two decades.

Job Description

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive leader of the organization, responsible for overall leadership, operational excellence, financial sustainability, and mission advancement. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the ED oversees day-to-day operations across U.S. and Rwanda-based activities and partners closely with the Country Director to ensure effective program execution.

This role leads regulatory compliance, financial oversight and budgeting, board engagement, and organizational systems that improve governance and operational maturity. The ED also owns fundraising strategy and external relations - strengthening donor stewardship, stabilizing philanthropic revenue, and supporting planning for international expansion while maintaining trusted relationships with partners, volunteers, and stakeholders.

Education & Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of executive leadership experience within a nonprofit organization
• Proven success managing budgets, compliance, and Board governance
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor stewardship, and revenue growth
• Living in or willing to relocate to the New England area

Pay

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s)

• How many years of executive leadership experience within a nonprofit organization do you have?
• Do you have a proven success managing budgets, compliance, and Board governance?
• Do you have a demonstrated success in fundraising, donor stewardship, and revenue growth?
• Do you live or willing to relocate to the New England area?

Work Location

Remote