Executive Director — Lead Strategy, Growth & Impact

Documented; New York (NY); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Documented, a multilingual nonprofit newsroom in New York City, seeks an Executive Director to lead strategy, fundraising, and operations. You will be the chief executive, steward financial health, and serve as the primary external representative to funders, partners, and the public.

The role requires 7–10+ years of senior leadership in a mission-driven organization, a strong track record in fundraising, and the ability to navigate editorial and policy contexts while preserving staff well-being

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressively senior leadership experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Proven ability to raise funds and manage donor relationships at scale.
• Strong communication skills and ability to serve as a public face of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Set and steward Documented's overall strategic direction across language verticals and readership growth.
• Lead fundraising strategy and external representation to institutional funders and partners.
• Oversee budgeting, audit, HR, and governance in collaboration with the board and senior team.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Public speaking

Strategic leadership

Nonprofit management

Multilingual communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Documented, a multilingual nonprofit newsroom in New York City, seeks an Executive Director to lead strategy, fundraising, and operations. You will be the chief executive, steward financial health, and serve as the primary external representative to funders, partners, and the public.

The role requires 7–10+ years of senior leadership in a mission-driven organization, a strong track record in fundraising, and the ability to navigate editorial and policy contexts while preserving staff well-being