GPS Foundation Executive Director

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Job : 5957460

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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, sponsor ships, 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.

• 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.

• 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,…