Executive Director GCPS Foundation

Executive Director, GCPS Foundation and Development Who We Are and What Sets GCPS Apart?

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is the largest school district in Georgia and the largest employer in Gwinnett County, serving more than 178,000 students across 143 schools and educational entities. Our diverse community, commitment to excellence, and focus on providing world-class educational opportunities for every student make GCPS an exceptional place to lead, serve, and create lasting impact.

The Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation supports the district's mission by cultivating philanthropic partnerships and securing resources that enhance educational opportunities and student success. We are seeking an experienced and visionary fundraising leader to serve as our next Executive Director of Foundation and Development.

The Executive Director of Foundation and Development serves as the chief development officer for Gwinnett County Public Schools and the Senior Executive Director of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc. This executive-level leader is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances the district's strategic priorities and generates philanthropic support through annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, planned giving, grants, corporate partnerships, and special events.

Reporting directly to district leadership and working closely with the Foundation Board of Trustees, the Executive Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and relationship management to strengthen community engagement and secure resources that support student achievement and educational excellence.

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of all fundraising initiatives, including annual giving, major gifts, endowment development, capital campaigns, planned giving, and special projects.
• Develop and execute comprehensive donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention strategies.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure philanthropic investments from individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations.
• Design and implement parent, alumni, employee, retiree, and community giving programs.
• Develop and manage a long-range planned giving program to ensure sustainable philanthropic growth.
• Lead grant research, proposal development, and grant procurement efforts.

• Serve as the Senior Executive Director of the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation Fund, Inc. Provide strategic counsel and leadership to the Foundation Board of Trustees and the Superintendent/CEO.
• Partner with Foundation leadership to establish and achieve ambitious fundraising goals.
• Lead fundraising education and training for trustees and volunteer leaders.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend all Foundation Board meetings and committee meetings.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and analyses for the Board and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all Foundation and district policies and procedures.

• Lead and manage the Foundation's office operations, infrastructure, and systems.
• Oversee donor database management, gift processing, financial reporting, and record-keeping.
• Ensure accurate donor stewardship, acknowledgments, pledge fulfillment, and scholarship administration.
• Direct prospect research activities and maintain data integrity across all development systems.
• Collaborate with district leadership and finance teams to develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

• Develop and strengthen partnerships with corporations, foundations, civic organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Lead employee and retiree giving campaigns and engagement efforts.
• Manage community and corporate donor relations programs.
• Support employee, retiree, and community recognition initiatives and events.
• Maintain accurate databases and records for donor and stakeholder engagement efforts.

• Lead planning and execution of the annual Gwinnett Sports Hall of Fame event and other major fundraising events.
• Work closely with the Foundation Board and district leadership to maximize event success and fundraising outcomes.

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing, public relations, and communication strategies that advance the Foundation's mission and fundraising priorities.
• Partner with the Chief Engagement Officer and Superintendent/CEO to promote district initiatives and philanthropic opportunities.
• Oversee the creation and production of major Foundation publications and communications.
• Develop promotional campaigns supporting fundraising initiatives and capital campaigns.
• Strengthen awareness of the Foundation's impact among internal and external stakeholders.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration,…