Executive Director

Reports To: Board of Directors

Location: Remote (Candidates based in Dallas/Texas area preferred)

Time Commitment: Minimum 10 hours per week

About The African Think Tank (TATT):

The African Think Tank empowers African and African-descended communities through research, dialogue, and strategic action. We foster inclusive policy innovation, community engagement, and transformative initiatives across sectors locally and globally.

Position Summary

The African Think Tank (TATT) seeks a visionary and mission-aligned Volunteer Executive Director/Consultant to lead and manage the organization’s daily operations and strategic growth. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with deep cultural awareness, nonprofit management experience, and a passion for empowering the African Diaspora. The Executive Director will play a critical role in operational leadership, program oversight, fundraising development, and strategic plan execution.

Primary Responsibilities

• Organizational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day operations of TATT in alignment with the mission, vision, and values.
• Strategic Implementation: Drive progress on the FY24–26 Strategic Plan, including goals related to infrastructure, programming, and financial sustainability.
• Fundraising & Development: Lead fundraising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant applications, major gift strategy, and event support.
• Program Oversight: Provide strategic and operational oversight of all TATT programs, ensuring quality, consistency, and measurable impact.
• Team Management: Collaborate with board members, regional directors, interns, and volunteers to build team capacity and alignment.
• External Engagement: Represent TATT in partnerships, public events, and stakeholder meetings to expand the organization’s visibility and impact.
• Board Collaboration: Report to and work closely with the Board of Directors to support governance and strategic planning.