Executive Director, CRY America

Position Title : Executive Director

Organization : CRY America (Child Rights and You America, Inc.)

Reports to : Board of Directors

Position : Full-Time, Remote; USA-based (preference for candidates in or near New York or the San Francisco Bay Area). Exempt

Salary : $135,000-$150,000

About CRY America

CRY America believes every child - regardless of background - deserves the right to live, learn, grow, and dream. Established in 2002, CRY America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to restoring and protecting the basic rights of underprivileged children, primarily in India and the United States.

As part of the global CRY (Child Rights and You) movement—one of the most trusted and recognized child rights organizations in the world—CRY America works to break the cycle of poverty, exploitation, and neglect by addressing the root causes of child rights violations. The organization partners with grassroots initiatives, advocates for policy change, and mobilizes people across the U.S. to join in creating lasting change.

Impact and Recognition :

• Impacted over 800,000 children since inception.
• Transformed 2,500+ villages and communities into child-friendly spaces.
• Rescued 7,000+ children from exploitative labor and trafficking.
• Supported or activated 1,700+ schools to improve access and quality of education.
• Earned a 4-Star (93%) Charity Navigator rating for accountability, transparency, and financial health.

The Role

The Executive Director (ED) serves as the chief executive of CRY America, responsible for providing visionary leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to advance the organization’s mission. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the ED will guide CRY America through an important leadership transition, shaping the future structure of its U.S. operations while sustaining its strong partnership with CRY India.

This role requires a dynamic, entrepreneurial fundraiser who can sustain CRY America’s successful event-based fundraising model—galas currently generate the majority of revenue—while strategically diversifying into major gifts, institutional donors, and corporate partnerships. The ED will serve as the organization’s primary ambassador, cultivating high-net-worth individuals, engaging the Indian diaspora, and forging relationships with foundations and corporate partners.

As the senior-most leader in the United States, the ED will also :

The ideal candidate will bring both strategic vision and hands-on fundraising expertise, with the ability to lead CRY America into its next chapter of growth and impact.

Impact Areas

Strategic & Visionary Leadership

Fundraising Growth & Diversification

Community & Diaspora Engagement

External Representation & Brand Building

Organizational Stewardship & Governance

Requirements

Essential

Preferred

Benefits

To Apply

CRY America has retained the services of Charity Search Group to lead the search for this position. To apply, please complete the online application. If you have questions or need accommodations, please contact Mariya Yurukova at mariya@charitysearchgroup.com  ​or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com

CRY America is an equal opportunity employer. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal or local law.