As DPS’s strategic fundraising partner, the President/CEO is charged with serving as a lead fundraiser to direct and execute a comprehensive and multi-faceted fundraising and community engagement operation to support the long-term vision and annual fundraising goals of DPS Foundation. The President/CEO works collaboratively with the Board of Directors to execute a highly strategic vision and to facilitate relationships with key stakeholders including but not limited to local, state, and national education and philanthropic leaders, corporations, and media as well as the DPS Superintendent and other school district leaders.  The leader of DPS Foundation is a skilled and visionary leader, highly adept as a manager and a fundraiser. The President/CEO has a proven track record of balancing a long-term and holistic fundraising and nonprofit strategy with tactical execution. The incoming President/CEO will build on DPS Foundation’s past success, while developing new and creative initiatives to expand DPS Foundation’s scope and impact. The President/CEO will manage a myriad of initiatives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment while maintaining flexibility and a high level of energy with a positive attitude, listens with intent, lives DPS Foundation Core Values, and leads the team with an appropriate sense of urgency.

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