Executive Director

Job Position: Executive Director 

Location: Hybrid (New York or Metropolitan area) 

Employment Type: Full-time

Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for a bold, mission driven executive to shape the next chapter of an award-winning high-impact nonprofit organization.  Partnering with the Founder/President and Board of Directors, the Executive Director will own strategy, fundraising, and organizational leadership, driving Social Capital Initiatives from its current reach to transformational global scale. 

About Social Capital Initiatives 

The mission of Social Capital Initiatives is to leverage the power of social capital to improve livelihoods in under-served communities by promoting education, healthcare, and sustainable development. 

With a particular focus on women, girls, and their families, Social Capital Initiatives utilizes its proven Social Capital Credits (SoCCs) methodology, along with innovative programs and technologies, to empower people to realize their potential and become active stakeholders in their own success. Founded 26 years ago, Social Capital Initiatives now reaches more than 100,000 people every year across 25 communities in Asia, the U.S., Africa, and Europe. 

Social Capital Initiatives now seeks to scale its projects and impact globally. To achieve this vision, Social Capital Initiatives is seeking a dynamic and visionary executive who can work with its Founder/President and the Board to scale the organization into its next stage of growth. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Fundraising & Resource Development: Drive transformational growth in fundraising by cultivating and diversifying major donors, corporate partnerships, foundations, and government funding sources. Set and deliver ambitious, board approved fundraising goals. 

• Strategy & Vision: Lead Social Capital Initiatives’ strategic refresh, setting transformational yet achievable goals with clear metrics for scaling its impact globally.

• Partnerships & External Engagement: Strengthen existing partnerships and establish new collaborations to expand the use of SoCCs, Cascades of Learning, and other Social Capital Initiatives programs, increasing visibility and learning across communities. 

• Board & Stakeholder Relations: Develop and maintain constructive relationships with the Board of Directors, Board of Advisors, Junior Board, donors, partners, and community stakeholders. 

• Organizational Leadership: Build, manage, and scale a global team aligned with Social Capital Initiatives’ mission and growth trajectory. 

• Operational & Financial Stewardship: Partnering with the Founder/President, strengthen Social Capital Initiatives’ infrastructure, systems, and resources to support growth and long-term sustainability and success 

Qualifications & Experience 

• Fundraising expertise, with established connections in the philanthropic community and demonstrated success with major donors, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Knowledge of the corporate donor ecosystem in India is an added plus. 
• Demonstrated leadership experience with progressive growth in nonprofit or for profit organizations. 
• Proven track record scaling an organization, expanding programs, and strengthening operations to achieve greater impact. 
• Experience working effectively with a Board of Directors. 
• Strong financial and operational management skills. 
• Experience leading, empowering, and retaining diverse and global teams. 
• Public speaking excellence and the ability to inspire and persuade across small and large audiences. 
• Demonstrated commitment to international development and community empowerment; experience living or working in emerging markets is a plus. 

Attributes & Competencies 

• Entrepreneurial approach to growth, sustainability, and innovation—balancing mission focus with business discipline.
• Passion for Social Capital Initiatives’ mission, with deep commitment to community empowerment and sustainable development. 
• Strong cross-cultural competence, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse communities and geographies, especially since most of the current projects and staff are in India. 
• Transparent, collaborative, and high-integrity leadership style. 
• Exceptional listening skills and ability to build trust among staff, partners, and stakeholders. 
• Unwavering moral compass and the highest ethical standards. 

Compensation 

$120,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience and track record. 

Location / Work Arrangement 

The Executive Director will be based in or travel frequently to the New York metropolitan area, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement, including in-person workdays and meetings. The role requires occasional domestic and international travel. 

More about Social Capital Initiatives 

Social Capital Initiatives is a New York-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 1999 in Tokyo. It leverages the power of social capital to promote healthcare, education and sustainable development in underserved communities in India, the US, and other countries. With a particular focus on women, girls and their families, Social Capital Initiatives utilizes Social Capital Credits (SoCCs) and other award-winning methodologies to empower people and communities to realize their potential and achieve the goals they themselves set. SoCCs received the World Changing Idea Award from the Fast Company, as well as awards from MIT SOLVE, General Motors, Jacobs Foundation, and others. 

The organization enjoys the strong patronage of former Secretary-General of the United Nations, H.E. Ban Ki-moon, in whose honor the annual Ban Ki-moon Awards are bestowed. Awardees have included Mary Robinson, Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, Dr. Jane Goodall, Gloria Steinem and others. Triple Grammy Award winning composer and environmentalist, Ricky Kej is our Goodwill Ambassador. Social Capital Initiatives has Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations. More about Social Capital Initiatives can be found at socialcapitalinitiatives.org

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role and email it to HR@soccs.org

Social Capital Initiatives is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.