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Director of Finance

Job Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Financial Coordinator

Core Job Description: Daya is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Finance to be responsible for the comprehensive oversight of agency’s financial strategies. This role requires a strategic thinker with a keen understanding of nonprofit operations, financial stewardship, grants management, and organizational growth. The Director leads Daya’s finance team to ensure successful grants billing, accounting, financial reporting, and audits. They will work closely with the Executive Director to plan, direct, and evaluate the overall business/financial operations in a manner that makes the best use of available resources including personnel, technology, time, materials, and money. The Director will ensure compliance with funding requirements and with the financial data integrity of the grant management system. They will oversee fiscal and financial compliance for the agency including pre and post award reporting. They will lead annual budget creation, provide financial reports, and ensure the financial integrity of the organization.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

FINANCIAL PLANNING, REPORTING, AND MANAGEMENT:

Maintain all financial records in compliance with the requirements of all funding sources and standard accounting principles and practice
Collaborate with ED, Board, and Program Directors to develop agency, budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, grants, and strategic plans
Implement robust financial forecasting and analysis models to guide decision-making, identify areas for improvement, and make necessary changes in resource allocation based on trends
Identify and manage financial risks. Ensure compliance with all financial, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Lead annual agency financial audits and grant specific audits and monitoring related to financial compliance

Oversee grants management and ensure compliance with grantor requirements

Ensure that all financial requirements mandated by funders are reflected in
agency policies and are implemented correctly (Including Cost Allocation Plan)
Prepare financial/budget components of grant applications and reports
Prepare 1099's. Ensure annual tax returns are completed by the CPA
Create financial records and reports for Executive Director, Board, and Agency
Manage all accounts payable and accounts receivable
Facilitate approved financial requests including travel, mileage, reimbursements
Prepare/disburse checks, payments and bank deposits and maintain balances. Assist HR/Admin staff in facilitating payroll process
Oversee the entry and timely disbursement of payables, receivables, disbursements, receipts, statements and other general accounting information in accounting database, verifying conformity in balances
Assist in development, review, update, and maintenance of fiscal policies
Maintain and periodically update an ongoing log of daily, weekly and monthly procedures (including but not limited to ensuring proper financial controls are in place, authorized signatories on bank accounts).

MISSION AND VISION PROMOTION:

Promote an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration to accomplish all Daya initiatives
Build and maintain a network of professional resources for the role
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings. Attendance at Board Meetings as requested
Participate in appropriate professional development webinars, seminars and forums

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting/business or related field required. Masters Preferred. Preference given to candidates with the CPA or CMA designation.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management/leadership required
Strong understanding of nonprofit financial management, accounting principles and practices, revenue management, grant management, financial reporting.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
A team player with experience in leadership, change management, and planning
A commitment to Daya’s mission, vision, and atmosphere of collaboration
Excellent writing, reporting and communication skills. Well-organized, highly motivated, and detail oriented
The ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends

COMPENSATION:

Salary – $90,000 to $100,000 annually based on experience
Daya offers a generous benefits package including paid federal and floating holidays, time off, sick/personal days, retirement plan and medical insurance

TO APPLY:
Complete the Daya Employment Application online here: https://forms.gle/2zUuRVnLcejJ1Hr6A

All applicants must submit a completed application.

DAYA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Human Resource/Administrative Manager

Job Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director

Core Job Description: Daya is seeking an experienced Human Resource/Administrative Manager to be responsible for all human resources and administrative functions. The HR/Admin Manager leads compensation and benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of employees; agency policy creation and revision, and ensuring a safe and productive workplace environment.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

HR POLICY IMPLEMENTATION & COMPLIANCE:

Developing, revising, communicating, and enforcing agency HR policies and procedures
Ensuring compliance of policies with state and federal employment laws/regulations
Generating HR metrics and reports to inform strategic decision-making

RECRUITMENT, EMPLOYMENT, & RETENTION:

Collaborate with leadership team to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and create effective recruitment strategies to attract top talent. Post job openings, conduct interviews, screen candidates, and manage the hiring process.
Facilitate onboarding and training of new employees. Identify and facilitate ongoing employee training and development needs.
Administrate all employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans as well as agency insurance. Process unemployment claims, worker’s compensation, and personnel action forms.
Manage external vendor communications and negotiations. Handle annual enrollments, pricing, and comparison shopping.
Process payroll - review and maintain employee timesheets. Oversee calculation and distribution of employee paychecks. Maintain time off bank.
Facilitate and oversee wellness initiatives, team building activities, employee appreciation, and staff events

EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE/RELATIONS:

Implement and revise performance management/evaluation processes and programs to ensure that employees are engaged, productive, and meeting agency expectations. Support a culture of continuous improvement and high performance. Develop and implement strategies and programs to support employee development, growth, and career advancement.
Assist Managers/Directors in facilitating employee performance improvement and growth plans
Address employee grievances and concerns, investigate and mediate conflicts. Proactively facilitate periodic feedback on employee satisfaction through focus groups, surveys and other methods.
Facilitate employee stay interviews, managing the offboarding process and exit interviews

RECORDS MANAGEMENT/OFFICE ADMINISTRATION:

Maintain accurate employee data and files, including personal information and employment contracts, with confidentiality and discretion
Oversight of administrative staff to ensure requests for maintenance of facilities, supplies, work orders, and day-to-day operations are addressed

MISSION AND VISION PROMOTION:

Promote an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration to accomplish Daya initiatives
Build and maintain a network of professional resources for the role
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings
Participate in appropriate professional development trainings and forums

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration or equivalent required.
- Preference given to Master’s degree and PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP certification
Minimum of 3 years experience in HR Management/Employee Relations/Leadership required
Demonstrated experience and in-depth knowledge of FMLA, FLSA, ADA, employment laws, state and federal laws and regulations, and principles and practices of HR.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing effective HR policies and programs that align with the agency’s goals and values.
Excellent leadership and management skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent writing and reporting skills. Demonstrated ability to skillfully communicate with all levels of employees including leadership.
Exceptional interpersonal skills including active listening, coaching and training. Well-organized, highly motivated, and detail oriented.
A team player with experience in leadership, change management, and planning
A commitment to Daya’s mission, vision, and atmosphere of collaboration

COMPENSATION:
 Salary – $60,000.00 annually based on experience
 Daya offers a generous benefits package including paid federal and floating holidays, time off, sick/personal days, retirement plan and medical insurance

TO APPLY:
Complete the Daya Employment Application online.

All applicants must submit a completed application.

DAYA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Outreach Manager

Job Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Reports to: Director of Programs
Supervises: Outreach Coordinator

Core Job Description: Daya is seeking an experienced Outreach Manager to lead strategies that expand its reach in the greater Houston area. The role will raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence dynamics in the larger, as well as South Asian, communities. The Outreach Manager will develop outreach, training, and prevention programs with the aim to increase engagement with clients, volunteers, community stakeholders, and funders and promote cultural competency and healthy relationships. As a key spokesperson, the Outreach
Manager will share Daya’s mission and foster community engagement through education and awareness.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

COMMUNITY OUTREACH/EVENTS:

Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic community outreach program to increase awareness and drive engagement with a variety of key audiences
Establish and maintain an annual calendar of outreach events (agency and community hosted) and assign staffing for events. Develop, supervise, and manage all aspects of Daya hosted events including theme, content, audience, speakers, publicity/outreach, and evaluation metrics.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders—such as religious institutions, cultural groups, South Asian organizations, and community partners—to increase referrals, raise awareness of the
cycle of violence, and foster collaboration.
Serve as a spokesperson for Daya, effectively communicating its mission and services to diverse audiences.
Identify potential funders during all outreach events and connect them with Daya’s Development Director

EDUCATION & PREVENTION:

Identify innovative ways to reach various subsects of the local and South Asian community and provide them with information on domestic and sexual violence and services available at Daya
Develop and implement a comprehensive prevention program aimed at promoting awareness and reducing incidences of domestic and sexual violence in the community.
Create all education and prevention program materials with a culturally specific lens and keep them updated per current trend and best practices.
Work with stakeholders to identify needs and opportunities for training in the community and serve as a coordinator/speaker/panelist for the organized sessions.

COMMUNICATION/MARKETING:

Lead marketing efforts for outreach, training, and prevention events and programs
Provide strategic direction to enhance Daya’s visibility through coordinated branding, marketing, and outreach across media and communication platforms. Lead the creation of Daya-branded materials.
Develop and disseminate tailored training tools such as culturally specific presentations, tool kits, brochures, and outreach materials to reach a variety of diverse communities
Increase the South Asian community’s knowledge about Daya’s mission, services, initiatives, and emerging issues through timely and relevant messaging.
Manage and set content for all social media communication, blogs, press releases, press conferences, events, presentations, and newsletters. Develop and share engaging social media campaigns. Assist with mass email communications.
Manage and oversee regular updates to Daya’s website
Assist the Development Director in the creation of all development, fundraising, and marketing materials

VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT:

Manage the volunteer program by leveraging skills and talents, overseeing volunteer database, and setting strategies to engage volunteers in community outreach, donation drives, client support, administrative tasks, and professional services. Lead volunteer appreciation efforts to recognize contributions.
Provide training to volunteers, staff, or board, that are engaged in outreach and/or training and prevention

ADMINISTRATIVE/REPORTING:

 Conduct research on emerging trends and best practices in the fields of domestic and sexual violence
Manage program related budgets
Record volunteer engagement and community outreach, education, and prevention activities in Daya’s database. Oversee and maintain the database.
Monitor outcomes/program impact related to outreach, advocacy, and education initiatives through surveys and data collection. Create and disseminate outreach reports to staff/board/funders.

MISSION AND VISION PROMOTION:

Promote an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration to accomplish Daya initiatives
Build and maintain a network of professional resources
Attend and contribute to staff meetings and other internal meetings
Participate in appropriate professional development trainings and forums

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's in communication, marketing, public relations, or equivalent. Preference given to Master’s.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Outreach and Nonprofit Management/Leadership required. Experience in the development of training, awareness, and educational materials required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in public speaking and training diverse audiences. Exceptional interpersonal skills including networking, relationship building, active listening, coaching, and training.
Experience working within grassroots South Asian communities and cultures required. Fluency in South Asian Language preferred. Established relationships with local community providers preferred.
Well-organized, highly motivated, and detail oriented. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
A commitment to Daya’s mission, vision, and atmosphere of collaboration

COMPENSATION:

Salary – $60,000.00 annually based on experience

Daya offers a generous benefits package including paid federal and floating holidays, time off, sick/personal days, retirement plan and medical insurance

TO APPLY:

Complete the Daya Employment Application online.

All applicants must submit a completed application.

DAYA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Director of Development

Job Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: 1-2 Support Administrative Staff

Core Job Description: Daya is seeking a highly experienced, innovative, and motivated Director of Development to lead all fundraising and development efforts. The Director is responsible for the creation and execution of fund-raising strategies to increase revenue for our quickly growing non-profit. The Director will act in tandem with the Executive Director as a public face of Daya and will manage and oversee all fundraising events, donor relationships, individual giving, corporate sponsorships, and grants.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING STRATEGY:

Develop a long-term fundraising strategy setting clear annual goals, identifying diverse funding sources, cultivating donor relationships, and expanding revenue streams for financial resilience.
Develop detailed revenue projections to guide both the annual agency budget and long-term financial planning, prioritizing sustainability and growth
Continuously monitor evolving local and national fundraising trends, adjusting strategies proactively to maintain relevance and effectiveness
Minimize reliance on a single annual event by diversifying revenue generation methods, ensuring a more stable and varied financial foundation

FUNDRAISING EVENTS & CAMPAIGNS:

Plan and execute agency’s annual gala, overseeing event strategy, sponsorships, ticket sales, auction items, budget, logistics, and vendors. Drive engagement through targeted marketing, ensuring a memorable attendee experience. Post-event, analyze outcomes, track donations, and identify areas for improvement.
Plan and execute giving campaigns with targeted emails, collateral, and mailers. Develop messaging, segment donors, and track performance to optimize engagement and retention.

DONOR CULTIVATION, SOLICITATION AND STEWARDSHIP:

Develop and execute an annual stewardship plan, ensuring alignment with the broader development and fundraising strategy.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with current and potential funding partners, including individual donors and corporate sponsors, through prospect research, targeted solicitations, fundraising events, and effective stewardship practices.
Lead donor cultivation to strengthen relationships, identify major gift opportunities, and collaborate with board members and the community. Plan donor engagement and appreciation events.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:

Collaborate with the Outreach Manager to develop consistent messaging and branding for fundraising materials and the website, supporting campaigns and events.
Identify and pursue networking and public speaking opportunities to increase the agency's visibility with prospective funders. Participate in key events and speaking engagements to effectively showcase the agency's impact and attract potential donors.

REVENUE TRACKING & REPORTING:

Manage the online portfolio of donors, sponsors, and grant funders through Bloomerang, updating profiles, tracking interactions, and maintaining accurate records. Use reporting tools to analyze giving patterns, segment donors, and generate insights to inform fundraising strategies, ensuring data is organized, secure, and accessible for effective stewardship and engagement.
Generate and deliver internal and external development/fundraising reports
Work alongside executive leadership to create the annual impact report

GRANT WRITING & MANAGEMENT:

Foundation Grant Management: Identify and pursue new foundation grant opportunities, develop and refine the case for support, and oversee the full grant process—from application creation and submission to post-award stewardship and reporting
Analyze grant outcomes, implement corrective strategies when necessary, and build and maintain strong relationships with foundation representatives to ensure ongoing support and alignment with agency goals
Assist the Program Director with applying for and reporting on Government Grants

MISSION AND VISION PROMOTION:

Promote atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration to accomplish all Daya initiatives
Build and maintain a network of professional resources for the role
Attend and contribute to staff and other internal meetings. Occasional attendance at Board Meetings
Participate in appropriate professional development webinars, seminars and forums

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, fundraising, communications, public administration, nonprofit management, or related field required. Masters preferred. CNP or CFRE certification is a plus.
Minimum 5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, including budget management, event execution, sponsor relations, and securing major gifts (5- and 6-figure contributions). Strong knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices, with supervisory and leadership experience.
Experience working within grassroots South Asian communities and cultures required. Fluency in South Asian Language preferred. Excellent writing, reporting, communication and presentation skills required.
Proven ability to build relationships within the Houston philanthropic community. Experienced in social media, marketing, public relations, and federal/foundation grants management.
Experience in Bloomerang or similar donor database software preferred. Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Experience with website management preferred.
Well-organized and detail oriented. Experience in building teams, change management, and planning.
The ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends

COMPENSATION:

Salary – $75,000 to $80,000 annually based on experience

Daya offers a generous benefits package including paid federal and floating holidays, time off, sick/personal days, retirement plan and medical insurance

TO APPLY:

Complete the Daya Employment Application online.

713-981-7645

contact@dayahouston.org

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