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About the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation
The Canyon Crest Academy Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) students through financial volunteer and community support. The mission is to enrich the experience of every student every day.
Position Overview
The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive officer of the Canyon Crest Academy Foundation (Foundation). This position requires a dynamic and visionary leader with a passion for education and a proven track record in nonprofit management. The Executive Director oversees the foundations engagement growth and strategic direction. The ED will work with the Board of Directors to ensure the Foundations longterm sustainability and continued positive impact on student success.
Position Description
The ideal candidate will have exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain meaningful internal and external candidate must be comfortable engaging enthusiastically with faculty parents and administrators and at ease working with and around high school students with compassion and empathy.
Under the direction of the Foundation Board of Directors the Executive Director will strive to create and implement programs and fundraisers to maximize the amount of money raised by the Foundation and the quality of programs supported by the Foundation.
This includes developing and implementing strategic plans overseeing fundraising and financial operations managing staff and volunteers and building strong relationships with donors alumni parents and community partners.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
- In collaboration with the board of directors develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan that is aligned with the Foundations mission and goals.
- Oversee all aspects of the Foundations operations including fundraising facilities management financial management and program development.
- Build and maintain credibility with all stakeholders.
Fundraising and Development:
- Lead fundraising efforts including major gifts annual giving campaigns corporate sponsorships and events.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors alumni parents and community partners.
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities.
- Create a comprehensive annual fundraising plan.
Financial Management:
- Oversee the Foundations financial operations.
- Prioritize resource allocation to support missiondriven priorities.
- Maintain and review insurance coverage.
Program Development and Implementation:
- In alignment with the schools priorities identify and implement innovative programs that support the schools mission.
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and make necessary adjustments.
Team Leadership:
- Provide leadership and guidance to staff and volunteers by providing a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Recruit hire and develop a highperforming team.
- Support the Board by developing and implementing a volunteer recruitment strategy targeting parents alumni community members and students.
Community Engagement:
- Represent the Foundation at community events and meetings.
- Promote the Foundations mission and programs through effective communication and marketing strategies.
- Stay abreast of current District local and state topics that impact CCA and the Foundation.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in nonprofit management or a related field.
- Proven track record in fundraising grant writing and financial management.
- Strong leadership communication networking and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in strategic planning and program development.
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting and tax regulations.
- Passion for education and a commitment to the Foundations mission.
Mission Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.
We are committed to providing an inclusive diverse and welcoming work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities for employment advancement and professional growth.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process please contact
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Director
Employment Type
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