About 24HourDallas

24HourDallas is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission to make Dallas safer, more inclusive, and more vibrant at night. Founded in 2020 by nighttime economy professionals and advocates, the organization has grown to provide high-quality programs for both nighttime businesses and patrons and partners with City of Dallas agencies to promote safety and collaboration.

24HourDallas’ programs include a Copper Star Certification accreditation program for nighttime businesses to demonstrate a commitment to safety and good neighbor practices; Women U-Night promoting the safety of female-identifying individuals at night and Dallas’ one-of-a-kind Women’s Night Safety Charter; and quarterly meetings and trainings for nighttime business owners and operators to dialogue and build relationships with City of Dallas departments (including Police, Fire-Rescue and Code Compliance). 24HourDallas also provides advocacy for policies supporting nighttime businesses and successfully advocated for a nighttime economy impact study, which found nighttime businesses generate a $15 billion annual direct impact for Dallas and nearly 211,000 jobs. This led to Dallas hiring a Nighttime Economy and Responsible Hospitality Manager, Edward “Eddie” Grant.

About the Executive Director Position

Building on these early successes, 24HourDallas is seeking its first Executive Director. To date, 24HourDallas has been volunteer-led and relied on contracted support to implement its programs, operations and fundraising. With multi-year support from a global corporation, the organization is seeking its first full-time employee and Executive Director. The Executive Director will supervise one (1) full-time employee with experience working for 24HourDallas and be supported and overseen by the Board of Directors.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the organization’s operations and programs.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and operational reporting/metrics.
• Engage volunteers, board and event committees, members, partner organizations and donors.
• Steward the Board of Directors and provide them with timely and effective communication, reports and assignments.
• Analyze, capture and communicate fundraising metrics, variances and performance trends.
• Supervise and provide leadership to one full-time employee and one intern in partnership with University of Texas Arlington.
• Ensure program services and funding relationships meet or exceed strategic goals and objectives.
• Support marketing and communication strategies.
• Oversee all fundraising efforts and develop new revenue streams including individual donors, corporate sponsorships and membership campaigns.
• Coordinate and lead annual budget development and provide regular financial statements with forecast updates to the Board of Directors to support the organization’s fiscal integrity.
• Provide input and guidance for social media, newsletters, website and external communications.
• Work with third-party accounting service, supervise the processing and approval of all accounting transactions, including billings, accounts receivables and cash receipts, expenditures and accounts payable and payroll.
• Hybrid work schedule.

Competencies

• This is a fully remote role based in Dallas. The role includes traveling locally within the city of Dallas for meetings, events and activities, including meeting with city officials and nighttime businesses.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, government, hospitality, or a related field, or associate degree with equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience required with at least two (2) years of nonprofit experience preferred.
• Prior experience in nonprofit development and fundraising required.
• Knowledge or experience with nighttime business operations required.
• Context and experience with program management and data-driven program evaluation.
• Effectiveness in organizational management with the ability to coach, staff, manage and develop a team with a core set of strategic objectives.
• Experience in financial management.
• Ability to cultivate board member relationships and recruit new members.
• Knowledge of marketing, public relations and branding.
• Excellent and persuasive written and verbal communication abilities, with proven ability to positively influence behavior toward a positive outcome.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable and innovative approach to business planning.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Positive, service-oriented attitude. High level of integrity.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, vehicle and appropriate insurance

Compensation and Benefits

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity and transparency in its hiring practices. The minimum base salary for this position is $85,000. The compensation package will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and will include a bonus structure tied to the financial performance of the organization and healthcare stipend while exploring benefits options.

Process

Candidates should submit their resumes along with a half-to-one page cover letter outlining their interest in the position as well as personal strengths and distinguishing skills or capabilities. If selected, there will be two rounds of interviews: one with current 24HourDallas administration and another with a selection committee comprised of 24HourDallas board members and stakeholders. We will also ask all final candidates to take a short assessment to gain further insights into their unique talent patterns and leadership style.

Please address and email questions and documents to the contact listed below.

Contact

Bryan Tony

Good Neighborhood Initiative Project Manager

24HourDallas

contact@24hourdallas.org