Colorado Nonprofit Association

Executive Director

Cherry Creek Schools Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to raising funds to support each Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) student’s unique path to success. The mission of the Foundation is to enhance the educational experience and whole well-being of Cherry Creek School District students, staff, and families through community support that
provides inclusive and innovative opportunities for all to thrive. We seek to live our values, through strong teamwork, innovation, and fun; and take pride
in knowing our work makes a difference each day.
  

Cherry Creek Schools Foundation’s core values (Resourcefulness, Integrity, Compassion, Equity and Collaboration) guide every decision we make – from strategy to our day-to-day interactions with each other and our Donors/Partners. These simple five words express the intentionality within which the Foundation endeavors its work and are critical to our success,
approach, and culture.
 

About the Role 

The Executive Director is a critical role that serves as a conduit between the community and our CCSD community and is responsible for
overseeing all aspects of the organization’s operations, including fundraising, program development, financial management, board management, and staff supervision.
 

As a strategic leader, the Executive Director motivates and empowers the Foundation’s staff, Board of Directors, district partners and
various stakeholders in order to achieve its mission and objectives. This role leads the organization’s strategy, manages and strengthens donor relationships,
and partners with our CCSD leadership team to ensure alignment with the needs of the District.
 

About You 

The next leader for the Foundation is an experienced Executive Director who is passionate about serving students, staff, family, and the community within the Cherry Creek Schools District. You are an individual who operates with integrity, believes in serving others, and is mission-driven. You are someone who looks forward to helping the Foundation broaden our impact and enjoys a happy and fast-paced place to work.  

Our ideal candidate will be a motivational leader with a proven track record of success in nonprofit management. They will be an equity-focused champion for public education. They will be passionate about our organization’s mission and committed to achieving our goals. The next Executive Director will be a strategic and collaborative thinker who is able to balance
short-term needs with long-term goals. They will have excellent communication skills and be able to represent our organization to a variety of audiences.
 

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