IREX · 1 day ago
Chief Growth Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$195K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expIREX is a mission-driven organization focused on empowering youth and improving education. They are seeking a Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to develop and execute growth strategies, oversee business development, and lead the Catalyst Hub to drive revenue diversification and sustainability.
EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with IREX’s 2040 Ambition
Identify, test, and scale new revenue streams across institutional, corporate, individual, and earned-income sources
Oversee strategic initiatives that position IREX in new and emerging markets
Set and achieve ambitious revenue targets, including 35% non-USG revenue by 2030
Oversee U.S. Government and non-USG business development
Build and manage relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders
Move beyond grantor-grantee models to position us as an essential solution partner
Oversee customer impact and communications in support of growth and CEO’s agenda
Lead external thought leadership and innovation initiatives
Guide re-branding and customer impact positioning to expand awareness among new audiences
Collaborate with the Executive Team to drive revenue growth aligned with IREX 2040 Ambition and enable market-facing pricing and costing tools and mechanisms
Build, lead and mentor the Catalyst Hub team
Foster an entrepreneurial, results-oriented culture across the organization
Collaborate closely with executive peers and the Center of Technical Excellence
Shape a culture of agility that advances initiatives with purpose, speed, and results
Integrate technical expertise effectively into revenue growth and diversification efforts
Ensure strong customer focus across all strategic initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, international development, or a related field
MBA or master's degree strongly preferred
10–15 years of experience in fundraising, business development, or revenue generation
Minimum of 7 years in senior executive leadership roles
Proven ability to achieve ambitious growth targets via integrated, enterprise-level strategy
Deep experience positioning organizations in competitive or crowded markets
Exceptional ability to cultivate and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders
Strong financial acumen across funding models, pricing, cost structures, and long-term sustainability planning
Preferred
Direct experience working in international development or nonprofit organizations
Familiarity with U.S. Government funding and grant-making
Experience with digital transformation and/or technology-enabled growth
Experience partnering with Boards/Executives on growth strategy and fundraising
Possession of an established network of funders, partners, or collaborators
Benefits
Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
Company
IREX
IREX is a nonprofit organization that builds a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world by empowering youth, cultivating leaders.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aleksander Dardeli
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-10-30
2025-09-02
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