Our Mission

illuminAid equips and trains organizations in developing nations to produce and share low-cost video content in order to help educate and safeguard local communities facing our world's most pressing challenges.

Our Vision

illuminAid envisions a world where electricity, illiteracy, location, language and lack of materials are no longer barriers to positive social change. Through locally created video instruction, small improvements in knowledge dissemination can fuel this progress for individuals and communities.

Our Values

• Each person deserves the opportunity to improve their life through education.

• Each person should be able to learn within a community–regardless of language, literacy, or location.

• Each person should receive highly-relevant instruction from the best teachers in the community.

• Each person should benefit from efficient and effective instruction through video technologies.

Do you believe the world’s most vulnerable are being left behind as the developed world moves rapidly forward with technological advances? Do you believe that we can use video to change the world and to create a better world for successive generations? Do you enjoy teaching people to tell their own stories using the easy, affordable, spellbinding power of video?

If you do, we’d love to talk to you!!

Join Our Team as Partnership Development Officer at illuminAid!

Are you a passionate leader with a vision for driving impact in communities worldwide? illuminAid is seeking a Partnership Development Officer to help build a strong team, foster a dynamic organizational culture, and enhance our programs and community impact. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is essential in bridging Programs, Operations, and Development while leading our mission-driven initiatives.

Why You?

You are an inspiring and strategic leader who thrives in nonprofit fundraising and program management. You excel at team development, operational efficiency, and organizational growth. You’re eager to lead a dynamic team and strengthen global partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Champion illuminAid’s mission, vision, and values, building strong relationships with stakeholders, staff, volunteers, and board members.

• Implement and refine the strategic plan, ensuring long-term sustainability and programmatic excellence.

 Fundraising & External Relations

• Implement fundraising efforts Including, grant proposals, individual and corporate donor meetings both established and prospective, fundraising reports, and relationship-building.

• Develop and strengthen programmatic partnerships, expanding our global reach and funding opportunities.

• Work with the Executive Director  to ensure that budgets are clear, accountable and balanced. 

Program Oversight & Impact

• Lead program operations and evaluation, ensuring effectiveness and continuous improvement.

• Facilitate organizational meetings and implement program policies 

Team & Culture Development

• Oversee future recruitment, onboarding, training, and professional development to enhance staff capabilities.

• Conduct performance evaluations and cultivate a supportive and recognition-driven workplace.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of nonprofit leadership experience with a track record of successful program and fundraising management.

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.

• Knowledge of video production experience preferred.

• International travel experience (ability and willingness to travel to developing countries for up to 10 Company Description
  
  illuminAid is a mission-driven organization that empowers communities in developing nations through low-cost video content to address global challenges such as public health, disaster management, education, and hygiene. Each member of our small agile team wears many hats. illuminAid has trained over 600 NGO workers in 28 countries, partnering with organizations like the UNICEF, CRS , CARE and World Vision. The organization is dedicated to providing equipment, expertise, and innovative tools to amplify the reach and impact of behavior-change communication strategies. By enabling local individuals to create videos tailored to their communities, illuminAid is making tangible impacts in some of the world's poorest regions.
  
  
  Role Description
  
  This is a full-time, on-site role for an Associate Executive Director based in Chico, CA. The Associate Executive Director will provide executive-level support to drive organizational goals, assist in strategy development and execution, oversee daily operations, and help foster relationships with key partner organizations. Responsibilities include managing projects, evaluating program effectiveness, overseeing resource allocation, leading and mentoring teams, and supporting fundraising initiatives. The role also involves representing the organization in community and partnership-building activities.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  Leadership and management experience to oversee teams, delegate tasks, and guide organizational initiatives effectively.
  Strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills to drive organizational goals and manage operations efficiently.
  Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills for partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including global NGOs and organizations.
  Experience in fundraising, donor relations, and managing budgets is highly desirable.
  Background in program evaluation, project management, or international development projects is preferred.
  Experience with video production, technology in education, or behavior-change communication strategies is an asset.
  Bachelor’s or advanced degree in nonprofit management, business administration, international development, or a related field is preferred.days at a time to oversee our video workshops).

• Strategic and operational leadership skills, with experience in staff development, program evaluation, and financial oversight.

• Excellent communication skills—written, oral, and presentation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database management.

• Multicultural competency; Spanish or French language skills are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time, exempt position with occasional evening/weekend hours.

• Salary: $70,000 - $80,000, based on experience.

• Hybrid work model (85% in-office, 15% remote or travel).

• A mission-driven environment where your work truly makes an impact!

How to Apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume to myork@illuminaid.org with the subject line: Associate Executive Director Job Opening.

Join illuminAid and be a catalyst for change!

illuminAid is an equal opportunity employer