GPS Foundation Executive Director

Gretna Public Schools Foundation

Executive Director Job Description

It is the policy of Gretna Public Schools Foundation to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color,
religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment
policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be
considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Job Title: Gretna Public Schools Foundation Executive Director
 
 
Education Level and Certification: Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant professional and leadership experience will also be considered.
 
Reports To: Foundation Board of Directors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant professional and leadership experience will also be considered.
• Leadership experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, community engagement, education, business, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and inspire financial and community support.
• Experience working effectively with boards, committees, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience leading and developing employees.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong strategic planning, organization, and time-management abilities.
• High professionalism, integrity, judgment, and accountability.
• Knowledge of public education or before- and after-school programming is a plus.
• Comfort with standard office technology and donor-management/CRM systems.

Performance Responsibilities:

The Executive Director is the Foundation’s chief executive and primary public ambassador. The role provides strategic leadership while building the relationships, resources, systems, and accountability needed for long-term success.

The Executive Director works closely with the Board, school leadership, donors, businesses, civic leaders, families, alumni, volunteers, and community partners. The position also provides operational leadership for Gretna Kids Connection, the district’s before- and after-school program.

Job Tasks:

Fundraising & Community Engagement

• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy.
• Cultivate and steward individual donors, businesses, community leaders, alumni, and partners.
• Expand corporate partnerships, sponsorships, grants, individual giving, recurring gifts, major and planned gifts, events, and other revenue opportunities.
• Serve as the Foundation’s visible ambassador and communicate its mission, programs, and impact.
• Build and maintain an alumni database and create opportunities for continued connection and support.

Organizational Leadership & Board Partnership

• Lead in alignment with the mission, strategic priorities, and Board policies.
• Serve as the Board’s primary strategic partner and liaison.
• Prepare and facilitate Board and committee meetings, materials, reporting, and follow-up.
• Support Board recruitment, orientation, engagement, fundraising, and community representation.

Financial Stewardship & Sustainability

• Develop and responsibly manage annual operating budgets.
• Provide regular financial reporting and identify opportunities to strengthen sustainability.
• Safeguard donor and organizational resources and oversee contracts, agreements, and financial commitments.
• Work toward unrestricted reserves equal to three to six months of operating expenses.

Operations, People & Programs

• Oversee day-to-day Foundation operations and Gretna Kids Connection.
• Hire, develop, and lead staff in a collaborative and accountable culture.
• Maintain effective policies, processes, financial controls, CRM practices, and technology.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, sustainability, and mission alignment before expansion.

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FLSA Status: Exempt.
 
Executive exemption:  The primary duty of the employee is the management of a department or subdivision.  The employee customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more other employees and has authority to hire or fire other employees or the employee’s recommendations as to hiring, firing, promotion or other change of status of other employees are given particular weight.

Essential Functions: The essential functions of the Executive Director position include: (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:

Salary : $95,000 - $116,000