Executive Director

The Executive Director of the Great Falls Public Schools Foundation("Foundation") serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the organization and oversees donor relations, fundraising, and ensures the Foundation’s work meets the Foundation’s mission of enhancing high-quality teaching and life‑long learning for students in Great Falls Public Schools (“GFPS”).

The mission of the Great Falls Public Schools Foundation is to enhance high-quality teaching and life‑long learning for students in Great Falls Public Schools by funding innovative educational programs and scholarships.

The Great Falls Public Schools Foundation exists to build upon the taxpayers’ commitment to public education through private funding that enhances education in unique and impactful ways. Through the generosity of donors, the Foundation provides educator grants, student scholarships, building enhancements, and student and teacher recognition opportunities. The Foundation partners with families, businesses and the community to positively impact the learning experience for students and teachers in the Great Falls education system.

Letter of interest and resume must be received in the Frontline Application System. Find application platform HERE or s.k12.mt.us under the Employment tab

Serves as the official spokesperson for the Foundation

Participate in activities that increase the visibility of the Foundation

Give presentations and updates to various community organizations about the Foundation and its impact in the community

Build relationships, manage partnerships, and encourage community engagement to ensure support for the Foundation

Ensure the Foundation’s brand is properly managed

Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy and serve as chief fundraiser for the organization

Maintain a strong stewardship program for existing donor relations and corporate support

Help identify, cultivate, and solicit new donors as well as corporate and private foundation partnerships

Pursue and steward multi‑year pledge commitments from individuals and businesses

Develop and implement plan for planned giving

Attend GFPS Board meetings and present on Foundation projects

Serve as a Cabinet member in GFPS, attend and participate in Cabinet meetings

Consult and coordinate with other Cabinet members in carrying out the Foundation’s mission

Oversee donor relations for current building enhancement projects

Partner with the Foundation Board and District administration on projects as outlined in agreed‑upon process documents

Work to develop future potential building enhancement projects

Present to the GFPS School Board Trustees regarding donor‑funded building projects as appropriate

In collaboration with the Foundation Board, develop and implement the Foundation’s strategic plan, including short‑term and long‑term goals to guide the organization’s future development and further its positive impact on GFPS and the Great Falls community

Oversee employee management to include hiring/firing and delivery of staff evaluations

Maintain a strong, positive, and professional working environment that attracts and retains qualified staff and volunteers

In collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, provide leadership and work direction to staff with the purpose of developing a team operating at peak performance

Ensure financial accountability and transparency for all gifts, budgets and Foundation funding policies

Work in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer, and Finance Committee to create the annual operating budget

Facilitate requisite tax payments, annual tax return, 990 and audit with external accounting firm in collaboration with Chief Operating Officer and Administrative Assistant

Manage overall revenues and expenses to meet budget targets

Monitor and report to the Board on the financial condition of the Foundation

Assure compliance with all fiscal controls and regulations

Work with Board to forward the mission and policies of the Foundation

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