World Pediatric Project
Research Triangle Park NC
Full-time
$125,000 to $150,000
World Pediatric Project (WPP) seeks the first Executive Director, Development (EDD) in
North Carolina as the organization expands from its founding market in Richmond, VA to
the Research Triangle region in North Carolina. WPP began as passion projects in two cities
initiated to save the lives of children. International Hospital for Children, founded in
Richmond, VA in 2001, and Heal the Children Missouri, founded in St. Louis, MO in 2004,
merged in 2011 to better leverage and scale their combined expertise and resources as
World Pediatric Project. Now, WPP is prepared to expand its reach yet again. A 10-year
cycle of strategic growth has been initiated under Chief Executive Officer, Vafa Akhavan,
who began his tenure in 2021. As part of WPP’s vision to serve more children in less time
and to increase its global impact, WPP intends to grow from the current two locations (St.
Louis and Richmond) to five in the next three years.
Thanks to the generosity of a lead donor, WPP will establish a hub in the Research Triangle
region of North Carolina as a blueprint model for WPP’s future market expansion. WPP
selected the Triangle area for its first major expansion based on WPP’s donor base in the
area, the region’s world-class pediatric care, and the Triangle’s attractive quality of life.
World Pediatric Project’s EDD position presents an incredible opportunity for a dynamic
leader with limitless vision. Launching this new endeavor for WPP calls for a fundraising
leader who is energized by the prospect of expanding the organization’s reach, building its
presence, and forging the relationships that will sustain WPP and benefit the children and
families served..
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Please send cover letter and resume or candidate nominations to:
wppsearch@mossandross.com