Employment Opportunites

About the Foundation

The Oklahoma City Police Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that partners with the Oklahoma City Police Department, community organizations, and civic leaders to increase officer readiness, public safety, and community wellbeing. We fund advanced training, lifesaving equipment, wellness programs, 

and community outreach initiatives that build trust and opportunity across our city. Our culture 

is mission-driven, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, servant leadership, and measurable impact.

 

Position Summary

The Executive Director provides strategic leadership, fundraising, and operational oversight 

for the Foundation. Working closely with the Board of Directors and public safety partners, the Executive Director will scale sustainable funding, strengthen community relationships, and ensure programs deliver measurable outcomes that enhance officer effectiveness and community trust.

 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Implement the Board’s strategic priorities and lead annual planning.

• Provide timely operational and financial reporting to the Board and advise on policy and strategy.

Fundraising & Revenue Growth

• Develop and execute a diversified fundraising strategy (major gifts, corporate partnerships, grants, events, planned giving).

• Personally cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of major prospects and donors.

• Oversee donor database and ensure best practices in gift acknowledgement and stewardship.

Programs & Impact Measurement

• Oversee program development and manage OKCPD grant processing, design and implement impact evaluation for training, equipment, wellness, and outreach initiatives.

• Establish, track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and program outcomes annually.

Communications & Public Relations

• Lead marketing, communications, and media strategies to raise the Foundation’s visibility and shape public narratives on public safety and partnership.

• Serve as a public-facing spokesperson alongside Board leadership when appropriate.

Partnerships & Community Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with OKC Police Department leadership and staff, city officials, community leaders, civic groups, and allied nonprofits.

• Represent the Foundation at community events and stakeholder meetings.

Operations & Team Leadership

• Oversee daily operations, financial management, budgeting, and compliance.

• Hire, lead, and develop staff and volunteers; cultivate an inclusive, accountable culture.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of progressive nonprofit leadership, including direct responsibility for fundraising and team management.

• Demonstrated success securing major gifts ($25K+), corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.

• Strong financial literacy: experience managing budgets and oversight of financial processes.

• Excellent written/oral communication and public speaking skills.

• Experience working with law enforcement, public-sector partners, or community-based public safety initiatives is preferred.

• Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment drug screening.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with planned giving programs and capital campaigns.

• Existing philanthropic network in Oklahoma City or statewide.

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Success metrics (first 3/6/12 months)

• 3 months: Establish relationships with the Board, OKC Police Department staff and leadership, top 10 donors, and key community partners; present an updated 12‑month fundraising plan.

• 6 months: Launch two targeted donor cultivation initiatives, and produce baseline program impact metrics.

• 12 months: Increase annual total unrestricted revenue >15% and major donor (top 50) retention by 70%, implement one new corporate partnership ($25K+) in a single year, and demonstrate measurable program outcomes tied to officer well-being or community engagement.

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000–$125,000 DOE.

• Health, dental, vision, 3-week paid time off, professional development support, retirement plan (employer match) considered after one year of employment.

• Position requires regular in-person engagement and occasional evening/weekend for events.

 

Organizational Context      

• Staff: 1 full-time employee, plus volunteers and contract partners.

• Board: 11 members; Committees: Executive, Governance, Finance, Marketing, Events.

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Application process & timeline

• Submit resume, cover letter addressing relevant experience and vision for the role, along with contact information for three professional references to:

Oklahoma City Police Foundation, Attn: Mindy Freymiller at info@okcpf.org.

Please use the subject line “Executive Director application - Your Name.”

• Selection process: initial phone screen, in-person interviews with Executive Committee and staff; the Executive Committee will present a recommended finalist to the Board for approval.

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; early applicants are encouraged to apply. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted within two weeks of application.

 

Note

Applicants must complete enhanced background checks, security clearances, drug testing, and personality assessments. Additionally, spending time with an on-call officer to observe operations and appreciate the mission and commitment behind our organization is encouraged.

 

Equal opportunity

The Oklahoma City Police Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants.