Job Opportunities

Posting Date:  07-01-2024

Job Title: Executive Director

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Job Classification:  Full Time/Non Exempt 

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Position Summary:

At this pivotal point in its growth, Daya seeks a deeply compassionate and strategic leader with a genuine interest in addressing abuse and violence in the South Asian community. We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven, and collaborative Executive Director to decisively promote our mission in the Greater Houston area for years to come. The Executive Director will be accountable for the growth, sustainability, and impact of the organization and serve as the primary spokesperson with community stakeholders, partners, and funders. 

The Executive Director is responsible for the achievement of all operational and strategic goals, including donor development, fiscal management, board relations, staff oversight, compliance with legal and ethical standards, community relations and engagement, and all other administrative matters. Most importantly, the ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit to evaluate, design, and implement strategies and programs that address the mission and emerging needs in the field. Reporting directly to the Board, the Executive Director will oversee an annual operating budget of ~$1.7M+, a team of 12+ passionate employees and an endowment fund that is being planned for the future.

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Core Job Description:

• In partnership with the Board, develop strategic plans and goals, evaluate and implement programs and initiatives.

• Serve as the organization’s lead fundraiser; identify, cultivate, and steward relationships with current and prospective donors to achieve annual revenue goals; lead annual fundraising events.

• Oversee grants management and forge relationships with a broad spectrum of funding sources including corporations, public and private grant funders, government agencies, and individual contributors.

• Guide the annual budget process and goals, monitor cash flow and financial reporting, verify program expenditures against funding sources, manage annual audits, and advise the Board on short- and long-term fiscal health and sustainability.

• Nurture a culture that is supportive, trusting, challenging, energetic, diverse, and accountable to each other and the communities Daya serves.

• Manage personnel matters including hiring and termination, performance evaluations, staff professional development, disciplinary actions, grievances, and compliance with agency policies and procedures.

• Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with domestic violence and sexual assault service agencies, South Asian advocacy groups, local/state/national coalitions, legal and law enforcement entities, and other groups to advance the agency's mission and values.

• Coordinate monthly Board meeting schedules, meeting agendas, and Board reports.

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Pay Rate: Salary is based on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill set, level and years of applicable experience. Salary range for this role is between $140,000- $165,000, with a generous benefits package, which includes 100% employer paid health insurance, vision, 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, life insurance, short term disability, ADD plan, and competitive PTO policy. Relocation assistance considered.

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How to Apply

Maneva Group, a woman and minority owned national executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven searches, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. To express interest in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter to this APPLICATION LINK - All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. This position is available immediately; we will accept and review new applications until the position is filled.