Executive Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $75,000–$125,000 DOE + benefits
Reports to: Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Status: Full-time; occasional evenings/weekends for events, minimal travel required

About the Organization

Our client is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that partners with local law enforcement, community organizations, and civic leaders to increase officer readiness, public safety, and community wellbeing. They fund advanced training, lifesaving equipment, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives that build trust and opportunity across our city.

Position Summary

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership, fundraising, and operational oversight for the Foundation. Working closely with the Board of Directors and public safety partners, the Executive Director will scale sustainable funding, strengthen community relationships, and ensure programs deliver measurable outcomes that enhance officer effectiveness and community trust.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Implement the Board’s strategic priorities and lead annual planning.
• Provide timely operational and financial reporting to the Board and advise on policy and strategy.

Fundraising & Revenue Growth

• Develop and execute a diversified fundraising strategy (major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, events, planned giving).
• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major prospects and donors.
• Oversee donor database and ensure best practices in gift acknowledgement and stewardship.

Programs & Impact Measurement

• Oversee program development, grant processing, and implementation of impact evaluation methods for organizational initiatives.
• Establish, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and program outcomes annually.

Communications & Public Relations

• Lead marketing, communications, and media strategies to raise the organization’s visibility and strengthen public engagement.
• Serve as a public-facing spokesperson alongside Board leadership when appropriate.

Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, public-sector partners, civic groups, stakeholders, and allied nonprofits.
• Represent the organization at community events and stakeholder meetings.

Operations & Team Leadership

• Oversee daily operations, financial management, budgeting, and compliance.
• Hire, lead, and develop staff and volunteers; cultivate an inclusive, accountable culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive nonprofit leadership, including direct responsibility for fundraising and team management.
• Demonstrated success securing major gifts ($25K+), corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.
• Strong financial literacy with experience managing budgets and oversight of financial processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public speaking skills.
• Experience working with public-sector partners or community-based initiatives preferred.
• Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with planned giving programs and capital campaigns.
• Existing philanthropic network in Oklahoma City or statewide.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000–$125,000 DOE.
• Health, dental, vision, 3-week paid time off, professional development support, retirement plan (employer match) considered after one year of employment.
• Position requires regular in-person engagement and occasional evening/weekend events.

Note

Applicants must complete enhanced background checks, security clearances, drug testing, and personality assessments. Opportunities may also be provided to observe organizational operations and gain a deeper understanding of the mission and impact of the organization.