Fighting for arts and funding 40+ agencies.
Nearly $95M impact and growing since 1971
But we do more than raise money. We advocate for the arts. We promote arts education – and raise awareness of its impact in our schools, communities and state. And to keep our network of cultural nonprofits strong, we offer many levels of technical and organizational support.
Allied Arts was formed in 1971 as a way for the community to support and engage with central Oklahoma’s cultural groups.
Our annual campaign raises critical funding for nonprofit arts organizations throughout the community. From corporations and foundations to nonprofits and people just like you, everyone can make a difference. Funding helps local arts organizations with their operating, program and educational budgets. Allied Arts also helps organizations keep ticket prices low – and offer free events – so more people community-wide can experience the arts. Creating hands-on arts education for schoolchildren across the state is also possible because of campaign funding.
Enriching lives through advancement of the arts.
To be the driving force for the arts in Oklahoma’s dynamic growth.
Sunny Cearley
Sunny Cearley serves as President/CEO for Allied Arts. Cearley came to Allied Arts from her role as Senior Vice President of Membership for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Prior to that, she spent almost a decade leading sales efforts for The Journal Record Publishing Company. Before working in the arts full-time, Cearley sat on the executive committee for The Civic Center Foundation and on the advisory board for El Sistema Oklahoma. She is passionate about the fact that art improves the quality of life and supports economic development in our community. Cearley holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor University and a Master of Journalism from the University of North Texas. She is graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 30 and LOYAL Class III.
Jennifer Bryan
Jennifer is the Director of Grants and Foundation Relations. Originally from New Orleans, Jennifer enjoys spending time with family, friends and her Jack Russell Terrier, traveling to her favorite places, and cheering on her favorite sports teams. As a proud graduate of Louisiana State University, she can often be seen wearing purple and gold while saying her favorite phrase, “Geaux Tigers!”
Robert Schultheis
Rob oversees finance, business planning, budgeting and human resources for Allied Arts. He has an M.B.A. in Finance & Marketing and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Colorado/Boulder. When not shuttling the kids between theater rehearsals and sports practices, Rob enjoys traveling, savoring good wine, and watching college football. He and his wife Jaime have two children, Charlie and Sawyer.
Ciarra Kelly
Ciarra Kelly serves as the Data & Reporting Analyst at Allied Arts. Before serving in this position, Ciarra was involved in Life Change Ballroom Academy, a non-profit organization which was an Allied Arts grantee. Experiencing firsthand how the arts shaped her life, she wants to make sure she does her part in shaping others through the arts. With her three beautiful children, Avaiyah, Ashton and Bryce, Ciarra enjoys serving the community with her church and loves visiting close relatives.
Courtney Lavender
Courtney serves as the Campaign Manager and will oversee the fundraising campaign for Allied Arts. She also oversees the organization's fundraising events. She graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance and a minor in Non-Profit Management. Courtney loves spending time with her family, especially her Labrador Retriever. When she’s not planning Allied Arts’ next event, you can find Courtney relaxing with friends, trying something new, or traveling.
Enid Hennen
Enid serves is a Development Manager and oversees the OKCityCard program for Allied Arts. She has degrees in Percussion Performance from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and taught for eight years in the roles of band director, general music teacher and art teacher. Enid enjoys traveling, hiking, playing music, and making art for friends and family.
Jenyann Roig
Jenyann Roig is an Emmy Award-winning writer and works as the Strategic Communications Manager for Allied Arts. She oversees the Allied Arts social media, marketing and communication efforts along with advocacy efforts for the organization. Prior to joining the team, Jenyann worked as a journalist in Oklahoma for 12 years. When she’s not working, you can catch her at a Thunder game or exploring all the amazing things Oklahoma City has to offer.
Joseph Messick
Joseph processes payments and conducts research. An Oklahoma City boy, born and raised, Joseph has a BMA in viola performance from DePauw University School of Music as well as his MM in viola performance and MA in Nonprofit Leadership - Arts Administration from Oklahoma City University. In his off hours, Joseph enjoys playing video games, researching Ludomusicology (study of video game music), and performing with Mariachi Orgullo de America as well as the Oklahoma Chamber Symphony.
Nicole Wayne
Nicole serves as the Board Relations Manager. Prior to joining Allied Arts, Nicole served as the Manager of Executive Administration at The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits. Nicole is married to her husband, Kenneth and together they have one fur-baby, Betty. When Nicole isn't working, she is most likely shopping at Target, snuggling with Betty or binging a show with her husband.
Shannon Lockwood
Shannon is the Senior Development Manager and oversees the employee giving program. She grew up in Edmond and earned a degree in Music Education from OU. She is a percussionist and spent the first 12 years of her career teaching 6th through 12th grade band. Shannon is married to a caring and hard-working man, and she has one cat and two giant fluffy dogs. She is a vegetarian, loves the beach, and enjoys exercising daily. Her life goal is to leave people and things better than she found them.
Sunny Cearley
Sunny Cearley serves as President/CEO for Allied Arts. Cearley came to Allied Arts from her role as Senior Vice President of Membership for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. Prior to that, she spent almost a decade leading sales efforts for The Journal Record Publishing Company. Before working in the arts full-time, Cearley sat on the executive committee for The Civic Center Foundation and on the advisory board for El Sistema Oklahoma. She is passionate about the fact that art improves the quality of life and supports economic development in our community. Cearley holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Baylor University and a Master of Journalism from the University of North Texas. She is graduate of Leadership Oklahoma City Class 30 and LOYAL Class III.
- Board Chair:
Aimee Harlow - Vice Chair:
Max Myers - Treasurer:
Grant DeFehr - Secretary:
Taylor Shinn - Immediate Past Chair:
Glen Maynard
- Immediate Past Chair:
- Janelle Archer, Corelogic
- Alex Bagby, American Fidelity
- Dr. Stephanie Beavers, OU Health
- Mark Beffort, Robinson Park
- Tyler Bolton, Flywheel Energy
- Secretary Dan Boren, Chickasaw Nation
- Thayla Bohn, American Fidelity
- Betsy Brunsteter, Community Volunteer
- Gabrielle Butler, The Butlers Did It Consulting
- Kati Christ, Watermark Bank
- Jason Constable, AT&T
- Grant DeFehr, Mammoth Energy
- Tracy Enloe, Oklahoma Heart Hospital
- Hillary Farrell, Chickasaw Nation
- Peter Farrell, Farrell Consulting
- Ashley Gockstetter, Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
- Bailey Gordon, BGC Fundraising
- Jennifer Gray, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Emily Trotter Grober, Aetna
- Brooke Haneborg, Manhattan Construction
- Dana Harper, Community Volunteer
- Aimee Harlow, Community Volunteer
- Russ Harrison, HGC Holdings
- Morgan Henry, MidFirst Bank
- Jorge Hernandez, Tango PR
- John Higginbotham, MidFirst Bank
- Kyle Impson, Aetna
- Scott Inman, Valliance Bank
- Farooq Karim, REES Associates, Inc.
- D. Benham Kirk, Doerner Saunders, Daniel & Anderson, L.L.P.
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- Debra Kos, Community Volunteer
- Michael Laird, Crowe and Dunlevy
- Debra Kos, Community Volunteer
- Steve Mason, Mason Realty Investors, LLC
- Glen Maynard, Devon Energy
- Geron Morgan, FORVIS
- Max Myers, Tall Oak Midstream
- Valerie Naifeh, Naifeh Fine Jewelry
- Deborah Nauser, Community Volunteer
- Salvador Ontiveros, Latino Community Development Agency
- Collins Peck, Lingo Construction
- Bailey Wright-Perkins, Community Volunteer
- Tori Perry, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- James A. Pickel, Lingo Construction
- Frederick Redwine, Litigation Counsel at Vesta Realty, LLC
- Leah Roper, Center for Employment Law
- Melissa Scaramucci, Community Volunteer
- Taylor Shinn, Baker Hughes
- Blair Sims, Blair Sims Events
- Sage Smith, Osborne Electric
- Jeff Starling
- Steven Sylke, Inasmuch Foundation
- Suzie Symcox, American Fidelity
- Chuck Thompson, American Investment Group
- Debbie Thompson, Community Volunteer
- Usha Turner
- Alba Weaver, OG&E
- Marcus Whitworth, UPS
- Drew Williamson, UBS
- Heather Wilson, EMBARK
- David Woods, Magellan Executive Partners
Honorary Board Members
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- Richard Clements
- Doug Cummings
- Christy Everest
- Jim Everest
- Josephine Freede
- Mark Funke
- Kay Goebel
- Linda C. Haneborg
- Judy Hatfield
- Ann Johnstone
- Harrison Levy
- Christian Keesee
- Judy M. Love
- Joan Maguire
- Jere McKenny
- Mary Nichols
- John Richels
- Richard L. Sias
- Lee Allan Smith
- Carol Troy
- Mike Turpen
- John Winblad
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Thursday June 26, 2025
Senior Development Manager
All applications must be submitted to jobs@alliedartsokc.com.
The Senior Development Manager plays a key role in Allied Arts fundraising operations. They work to secure new donors and increase giving from existing donors. They develop bold giving ideas through a collaborative process with colleagues and senior leadership, based on research and experiences with donors. The Senior Development Manager also works with senior management, the Campaign Cabinet, and board members to increase revenue.
There are no open positions at this time.
There are no open positions at this time.