Tustin Public Schools Foundation Executive Director

Sterling Search Inc. has been exclusively retained to recruit the new Executive Director of the Tustin Public Schools Foundation ().

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TPSF seeks a visionary leader who will drive the organizations growth expand its impact and ensure its long-term sustainability. The new Executive Director (ED) will reap the benefits of the previous EDs long tenure and her extraordinary success in building a strong and recognizable brand with impactful educational programs that serve the students in the Tustin Unified School District.

The previous ED with the Board of Directors has been successful in creating sustainable revenue streams with grossed revenue in excess of $in the last fiscal year and holds an investment balance of approximately $which consists of an endowment and general funds. Much of the funds raised are from several annual events that have become a popular staple in the communitys annual calendar.

Although TPSF has built sustainable revenue streams it has had little focus on building its operational and administrative infrastructure. The new ED will be a role up your sleeves individual who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the capacity to put new efficient business and performance management systems in addition the new ED will bring a track record of growing revenue either in a for-profit environment with a demonstrated sales background and/or as a fundraiser having successfully built diverse revenue streams.

ABOUT TUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION (TPSF or Foundation)

The Tustin Public Schools Foundation offers and organizes a variety of programs that foster and celebrate educational excellence. The Foundation funds programs that serve nearly 22000 K-12 students at 30 Tustin Unified schools in Tustin North Tustin Irvine and parts of Santa Ana. They achieve this through five primary programs:

MISSION

To mobilize the community and its resources to further excellence in Tustin Unified Schools.

ScholarshipsWhether it is participating in an after-school sports program or going to college TPSF funds these and other dreams. These awards are available to all students with multiple scholarships awarded to many first-generation students.

GrantsIn 2024 thanks to broad community support TPSF was able to fund more than 100 grants. Many were awarded to Title I schools to promote equitable access to instructional materials enrichment programs and student support services.

Summer AcademyTwo or four week half-day sessions are available for Kindergarten through High School students with scholarships available for Title 1 students.

RoboticsTPSF is proud to support robotics programs at each of Tustin Unifieds 10 secondary and 18 elementary schools.

After School Sports InitiativeThese programs promote student wellness teamwork and belonging while ensuring that students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds have access to extracurricular opportunities regardless of financial circumstances.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED

Transformational Leader: Demonstrated success in leading organizational growth and transformation within business or nonprofit settings with a proven ability to scale impact navigate change and drive measurable results during periods of significant evolution.

Revenue Success: Demonstrated accomplishments in business sales and/or fundraising with success in securing significant funding. Expertise in grant and/or proposal writing is a plus.

Operational Excellence: Established history of assessing designing and implementing efficient business and operational systems that strengthen organizational infrastructure enhance productivity and support scalable growth. Deep understanding of business or nonprofit operations financial management and program development.

Visionary: Leader with the ability to set ambitious goals develop actionable plans and inspire stakeholders to achieve them.

Relationship Driven: Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and mobilize diverse donors. Able to build trust quickly maintain meaningful connections and actively steward long-term relationships with key stakeholders. Ability to bring people together communicate with clarity and warmth and nurture relationships that drive organizational success.

Strategic-Thinker: Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills.

Bachelors degree required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Established relationships within the philanthropic and corporate giving communities.

Proficiency in leveraging technology digital marketing and data analytics to drive engagement and fundraising success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Growth & Leadership

Develop and execute a bold forward-thinking strategic plan that expands TPSFs reach impact and financial sustainability.

Identify new opportunities for growth including innovative partnerships programs and funding sources.

Board Relations & Governance

Cultivate a strong collaborative relationship with the Board of Directors leveraging their expertise and networks to advance the Foundations mission.

Provide clear data-driven updates on progress toward strategic goals and organizational performance.

Financial Management

Evaluate and implement strong financial systems and processes to effectively manage and report clear financial goals.

Oversee financial planning budgeting and stewardship to ensure fiscal health and maximize resources for impact.

Fundraising

Develop a diversified strategy including major gifts corporate sponsorships grants planned giving annual giving special events and other innovative revenue streams.

Identify and cultivate prospective donors and work to engage them in TPSF programs and events with the purpose of asking them to give financially to the organization.

Program Innovation & Expansion

Develop and implement a comprehensive set of programmatic best practices and a scalable blueprint that includes clear operational plans measurable outcomes and consistent evaluation frameworks to ensure quality impact and alignment with organizational goals.

Enhance and scale existing programs while identifying and developing new initiatives that align with community needs.

Staff Leadership & Development

Design and implement a performance management system that drives accountability continuous improvement succession planning and strategic alignment while cultivating a high-performing mission-driven team rooted in innovation collaboration and commitment to excellence.

Provide professional development opportunities that empower staff and volunteers to contribute effectively to the Foundations growth.

Community Engagement & Advocacy

Act as the primary ambassador for TPSF building meaningful relationships with donors corporate partners educational leaders TUSD board members and the broader community.

Expand TPSFs visibility through strategic communications public relations and digital engagement.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

Evaluate and implement a full range of efficient systems technology and processes to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements related to nonprofit governance and operations.

This role requires occasional evening and weekend work as needed to support business operations and events.

COMPENSATION: Salary range is $165000 - $185000 plus benefits.

Direct all correspondence emails and telephone calls to Sterling Search Inc. or 949.903.2891

Any resumes sent or telephone calls made to TPSF will be redirected to Sterling Search Inc.

Tustin Public Schools Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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