Executive Director

Okcnp; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Donor relations networking

Board governance exposure

Job summary

Tulsa Town Hall seeks an experienced executive to provide strategic leadership and oversee operations for a dynamic nonprofit organization. This role will work closely with a working board, manage a robust speaker series, and guide fundraising and financial oversight to support community programming.

The position involves on-site duties with some flexibility for remote work, engaging with donors, partners, and volunteers to advance the organization's mission and impact across Tulsa and beyond.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing comparable nonprofit organizations.
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations, and community engagement.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a board of directors and lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and oversee day-to-day operations with a hands-on board.
• Direct speaker program oversight, including contractor management and scheduling.
• Lead fundraising efforts for the Tulsa Town Hall Endowment Fund, including donor relations.
• Manage financial transactions and prepare financial statements.
• Oversee staff, volunteers, subscribers, and donor records; ensure data integrity.
• Represent the organization publicly; cultivate relationships with community leaders and partners.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fundraising

Board collaboration

Event planning

Financial oversight

Communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Leadership

• Maintain visionary perspective.
• Anticipate emerging trends and issues.
• Serve as ambassador for TTH with donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure the continuity of the TTH Strategic Plan to provide a dynamic speaker series to open minds and stir curiosities.

Program Oversight

• Provide direction and oversight for speaker selection.
• Oversee speaker contracts and scheduling.
• Secure venue details.
• Make vendor arrangements.

Fundraising & Financial Management

• Guide the TTH Board in fundraising efforts for TTH and Tulsa Town Hall Endowment Fund.
• Handle financial transactions.
• Prepare financial statements.

Internal Management

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations with a working, hands-on board.
• Oversee staff, volunteers, subscribers, and donors.
• Maintain organizational data, including reporting systems, subscriberinformation, and donor records.
• Ensure operational efficiency, internal communication, and organizational integrity.

External Relations

• Direct all TTH publicity in coordination with Community Relations Manager
• Represent TTH as a thought leader and contributor to the economic energy of Tulsa.
• Build relationships with community leaders and organizations as well as other town halls throughout the country.

Note: This job is on-site and full-time, yet allows some flexibility and remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing comparable organizations.
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations, and community engagement.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate with a board of directors and lead teams effectively.

Skills

• Demonstrates exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates a visionary and imaginative approach to leadership, bringing innovative ideas and strategic thinking to organizational initiatives.
• Exhibits strong diplomatic skills and the ability to build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, partners, and community members.
• Maintains a strong community-oriented mindset with a commitment to serving and engaging the public effectively.
• Applies problem-solving skills to identify challenges, evaluate solutions, and implement effective outcomes.
• Shows attention to detail while managing projects, communications, and organizational responsibilities.
• Possesses creative writing skills.
• Acquainted with nonprofit organizations, including an understanding of mission-driven operations and strategic planning
• Utilizes sound financial skills to assist with budgeting, financial oversight, and resource management.
• Possesses proficiency in current technology.