Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Non-Profit

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Children of the Nations (COTN) • Silverdale, WA (Hybrid/Remote Optional)

Reports to: Board of Directors • Supervises: Executive Team & National Directors

Website: cotni.org • Sponsorship Impact: 5,270+ children served daily

COTN has retained the Aaron Hur Group to conduct this Executive Search. 

To be considered for this role, you must apply directly via the aaronhurgroup.com website.

About Children of the Nations (COTN)

Founded in 1995 by Chris and Debbie Clark, Children of the Nations (COTN) exists to raise children who transform nations. What began with $300 and a God-given vision now provides holistic, Christ-centered care—physical, social, spiritual, and educational—to 5,270+ children daily across Sierra Leone, Uganda, Malawi, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

Headquartered in Silverdale, WA, COTN partners with donors, sponsors, churches, and global leaders. COTN holds a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and is accredited by ECFA, reflecting strong stewardship and transparency.

Mission: To provide holistic, Christ-centered care for orphaned and destitute children, enabling them to create positive and lasting change in their nations.

Vision: Raising Children Who Transform Nations.

Our Current Moment

COTN is in a season of transition and renewal with an interim CEO in place. The next CEO will clarify and implement a refreshed strategic vision, deepen donor and partner engagement, strengthen U.S.–global collaboration, and invest in next-generation leadership and infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We seek a mission-driven, visionary, and spiritually mature CEO to lead a global ministry devoted to raising children who transform nations through Christ-centered, holistic care and local empowerment. The CEO will bring strategic clarity, spiritual leadership, operational excellence, cross-cultural wisdom, and growth-oriented fundraising leadership.

Strategic Priorities (3–5 Years)

1. Revenue Growth & Donor Development
2. Re-energize revenue after flat growth; expand sponsorships and major donor pipelines; launch creative campaigns, vision trips, events, segmented donor journeys, and robust stewardship.
3. U.S. Market Leadership
4. Increase visibility and build a strong philanthropy function with clear systems, processes, and consistent donor communications.
5. Technology & Marketing Infrastructure
6. Upgrade digital platforms and channels; evaluate/implement tools (CRM, apps, donor-engagement systems) to scale reach and deepen relationships.
7. Strategic Organizational Structure
8. Assess U.S. office systems, hybrid workforce model, and operational pipelines for scalable, sustainable growth and accountability.
9. International Collaboration
10. Honor and strengthen national leadership; ensure U.S. growth fuels field impact; keep cultural humility central to COTN’s DNA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead with Vision & Faith: Embody and articulate COTN’s mission to staff, donors, churches, and partners through Christlike leadership.
• Fundraise & Build Donor Relationships: Grow sponsorships and major gifts; engage churches and strategic partners.
• Oversee Strategy & Operations: Execute strategic plan; fortify U.S. infrastructure, systems, and processes for growth.
• Collaborate with Global Teams: Support national leaders; protect and advance COTN’s culture and values.
• Partner with the Board: Ensure healthy governance, accountability, and future planning.
• Tell the Story: Serve as chief communicator and vision-caster to galvanize supporters and the broader faith community.

Qualifications

Spiritual & Personal

• Mature, growing relationship with Jesus Christ; active in a local church.
• Deep alignment with COTN’s mission, values, and statement of faith; high humility and emotional intelligence.

Professional

• Executive-level leadership (CEO, Executive Director, Executive Pastor, or similar).
• Proven major donor fundraising and campaign development.
• Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and board partnership experience.
• Cross-functional operator who builds teams, systems, and accountability.

Preferred Experience

• Faith-based and/or global nonprofit leadership.
• Cross-cultural/international leadership.
• Background spanning business, missions, or ministry.

Education

• Bachelor’s in business, nonprofit management, organizational leadership, theology, or related field required.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MPA, MDiv, or equivalent) preferred.

Location & Travel

• Preferred: Silverdale, Washington. Remote: Open, with willingness to travel.
• Travel: ~10–20% annually (U.S. donor visits and occasional international trips).

Why This Role Matters

COTN is emerging from transition with clarity, purpose, and faithful global teams. We’re ready to grow—uniting U.S. momentum with field impact for children worldwide. If you’re a visionary leader, courageous fundraiser, and humble Christ-follower, this could be your calling.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your experience and alignment with COTN’s mission

To be considered for this role, you must apply via the aaronhurgroup.com website. Questions? Email megan@aaronhurgroup.com.

About Children of the Nations (COTN)

Founded in 1995 by Chris and Debbie Clark, Children of the Nations (COTN) exists to raise children who transform nations. What began with $300 and a God-given vision now provides holistic, Christ-centered care—physical, social, spiritual, and educational—to 5,270+ children daily across Sierra Leone, Uganda, Malawi, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

Headquartered in Silverdale, WA, COTN partners with donors, sponsors, churches, and global leaders. COTN holds a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and is accredited by ECFA, reflecting strong stewardship and transparency.

Mission: To provide holistic, Christ-centered care for orphaned and destitute children, enabling them to create positive and lasting change in their nations.

Vision: Raising Children Who Transform Nations.

Our Current Moment

COTN is in a season of transition and renewal with an interim CEO in place. The next CEO will clarify and implement a refreshed strategic vision, deepen donor and partner engagement, strengthen U.S.–global collaboration, and invest in next-generation leadership and infrastructure.