Description
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity — Oklahoma City, OK
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for overall strategy, mission delivery, financial health, culture, and impact. The CEO manages the executive team and directly leads Development (fundraising/partnerships), Advocacy & Public Policy, and Marketing/Branding efforts, while partnering across Construction, Homeowner Services, ReStore (retail), Mortgage Management, IT, HR, and Facilities to expand affordable homeownership in Central Oklahoma.
What You’ll Do
Mission & Strategy: Lead multi-year vision, annual plans, KPIs, and budgets that grow housing production, family services, and retail contribution.
Board Relations & Governance: Serve as primary liaison to the Board and committees; provide clear reporting on strategy, risk, compliance, and performance.
Revenue & Partnerships (Development): Own a diversified fundraising plan (major gifts, corporate/faith/community partners, foundations, campaigns/events, planned giving); cultivate and steward top donors and public/private funders.
Advocacy & Policy: Act as chief public ambassador; shape and advance pro-housing policy with the City of Oklahoma City, regional partners, and the Oklahoma Legislature; mobilize coalitions and grassroots advocates.
Brand, Marketing & Communications: Oversee brand strategy, media relations, digital channels, and issues management to build awareness, volunteers, donors, and ReStore traffic; serve as a confident spokesperson.
Financial Stewardship: With the CFO and Finance Committee, propose/manage the budget, ensure strong controls, and maintain healthy liquidity and responsible growth.
People & Culture: Recruit, develop, and coach a mission-driven leadership team; model values, accountability, and collaboration across staff and volunteers.
Operations & Impact: Drive cross-functional alignment with Construction/Repairs, Homeowner Services, ReStore, and Mortgage to meet production and service goals; use data to improve outcomes.
Community Presence: Build and sustain relationships with civic leaders, neighborhoods, faith partners, businesses, and peer nonprofits to advance mission and visibility.
What You’ll Bring to the Table
Strategic, systems-level leadership with the ability to translate vision into disciplined execution.
Major-gifts fundraising skill and comfort engaging top donors, corporate partners, foundations, and public funders.
Effective public policy and advocacy engagement; confident public speaker and media presence.
Brand/marketing oversight experience; strong storytelling and issues management.
Inclusive, team-first leadership style with a track record of developing leaders and healthy culture.
Data-informed decision-making; financial acumen and prudent risk management.
Deep passion for Habitat’s mission and for affordable homeownership.
Your Education and Experience
10+ years of senior leadership in nonprofits, community development, housing, or complex multi-site operations, including Board partnership and budget/P&L responsibility.
Demonstrated success in fundraising and partnerships; experience with Oklahoma City civic, corporate, philanthropic, and public sectors preferred.
Experience leading cross-functional teams (e.g., development, advocacy, marketing/communications) and partnering with operations (construction/repairs, retail, mortgage/servicing).
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or executive credential preferred.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, exempt position based in Oklahoma City. Standard business hours are Monday–Friday; some evenings/weekends and in-state travel are required. Periodic national travel may be required for conferences or network events.
How to Apply
Applicants may apply by sending a resume and cover letter to danielle@mettise.com. Please include a brief statement on why Habitat’s mission matters to you.
EEO Statement
Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Harassment based on any protected characteristic is prohibited.
