Chief Executive Officer

CAIR Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CAIR Texas seeks a seasoned Chief Executive Officer to lead the statewide organization, overseeing administration, programs, and strategic plans across Texas.

As the primary spokesperson, you will work closely with the Board of Directors to advance civil rights, fundraising, marketing, and community outreach while ensuring financial health and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Transparent and high-integrity leadership.
• 15 years of professional experience including at least five years of senior nonprofit management experience.
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
• High-level strategic thinking and planning with ability to communicate future vision.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors and the community.
• Active fundraising experience and donor relations expertise.

Responsibilities

• Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
• Supervise and collaborate with organizational staff.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Planning and operation of the annual budget.
• Serve as CAIR Texas’ primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations to enhance CAIR Texas’ mission across Texas.
• Engage in fundraising and developing other revenues.
• Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Board experience

Strategic thinking

Fundraising

Donor relations

Public speaking

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Job description

CAIR Texas is the statewide chapter of the Council on American‑Islamic Relations. CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization.

It’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

• FLSA: Exempt
• Status: Full‑Time
• Job Reports to: Board of Directors

The Chief Executive Officer is the key management leader of CAIR Texas. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plans of the organization across Texas. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the Board of Directors.

General Responsibilities

• Works with the governing board to fulfill the organization’s mission.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions.

Financial Performance and Viability

• Develop resources sufficient to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Responsible for fundraising and developing other revenues necessary to support CAIR Texas’ mission.
• Responsible for the fiscal integrity of CAIR Texas, to include submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
• Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.

Organization Mission and Strategy

• Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach.
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that CAIR Texas can successfully fulfill its mission into the future.
• Responsible for the enhancement of CAIR Texas’ image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations.

Organization Operations

• Oversees and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the operations of the organization are appropriate.
• Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff.
• Responsible for effective administration of CAIR Texas operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to seek their involvement in policy decisions, fundraising, and to increase the overall visibility of the organization.
• Supervise, and collaborate with organizational staff.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Planning and operation of the annual budget.
• Serve as CAIR Texas’ primary spokesperson to the organization’s constituents, the media, and the general public.
• Establish and maintain relationships with various organizations and utilize those relationships to strategically enhance CAIR Texas’ Mission across the State of Texas.
• Engage in fundraising and developing other revenues.
• Oversee marketing and other communications efforts.
• Establish employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and the day‑to‑day operation of the nonprofit.
• Review and approve contracts for services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Professional Qualifications Needed

• Transparent and high‑integrity leadership.
• 15 years of professional experience including at least five years of senior nonprofit management experience.
• Experience and skill in working with a Board of Directors.
• High‑level strategic thinking and planning. Ability to envision and convey the organization’s strategic future to the staff, board, volunteers, and donors.
• Ability to effectively communicate the organization’s mission to donors, volunteers, and the overall community.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff.
• A history of successfully generating new revenue streams and improving financial results.
• Active fundraising experience. Excellent donor relations skills and understanding of the funding community.
• Previous success in establishing relationships with individuals and organizations of influence including funders, partner agencies and volunteers.
• Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision making, and reporting.
• Strong written, oral, and media communication skills.
• Strong public speaking ability.
• Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.
• Ability and enthusiasm to travel across state as needed.
• Prior Civil Rights experience is preferred.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $100,000 to $140,000 annually plus medical benefits.