Clayton County Public Schools Foundation President

About the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation:

The Clayton County Public Schools Foundation (CCPSF) is a philanthropic organization dedicated to

nurturing the growth and development of the students of Clayton County Public Schools.

Through strategic partnerships, scholarships, and community-driven programs, we strive to create a

continuum of success—fostering sustainable growth, development, and academic achievement for

every student in our community.

The Foundation supports more than 50,000 students across 68+ schools and proudly serves as a partner

to the sixth-largest school district in Georgia.

Summary:

The President of the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation (CCPSF) and CCPS Convocation Center

will lead one of Georgia’s most dynamic and purpose-driven educational foundations—supporting the

entire Clayton County Public School system. This role offers the rare opportunity to shape both

philanthropic and operational excellence by managing the Foundation’s strategic growth and overseeing

a state-of-the-art Convocation Center featuring an 8,000-seat arena and a Junior Achievement Discovery

Center sponsored by Delta.

Reporting directly to the Chairman and Board of Directors, the President serves as the chief executive

leader responsible for advancing the Foundation’s mission and maximizing the impact of its programs,

partnerships, and facilities. The President provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for

both the Foundation and the Convocation Center, blending visionary leadership with hands-on

execution to drive sustainable growth, educational opportunity, and community engagement across the

district.

As a bridge-builder and community champion, the President will foster trust and collaboration among

educators, Board of Education members, faculty, business leaders, families, and civic partners. Through

programs that strengthen literacy, teacher support, student enrichment, and early workforce

development, this leader will help create a continuum of success—from classroom to career.

At its core, this position is about mobilizing people, partnerships, and resources to ensure every student

in Clayton County has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management

 Serve as the chief executive of the Foundation and Convocation Center, reporting to the

Chairman and Board of Directors.

 Lead strategic planning, annual goal setting, and execution of multi-year priorities aligned with

district and community needs.

 Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and collaboration across staff,

operators, and key partners.

 Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

 Ensure compliance with all nonprofits, legal, and governance standards.

 Drive alignment across internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective change

management, adoption, and measurable impact.

 Build a high-performing, collaborative team culture focused on delivery excellence and

operational impact.

Fundraising, Partnerships & Resource Development

 Lead all fundraising, development, and donor engagement initiatives, including annual giving,

major gifts, capital campaigns, and planned giving.

 Cultivate relationships with corporate sponsors, foundations, alumni, and individual donors.

 Partner with the Board to drive engagement and philanthropy across the community.

 Oversee the pursuit and management of grants, naming rights, and strategic sponsorships for

both the Foundation and Convocation Center.

Convocation Center Oversight

 Provide executive oversight for the CCPS Convocation Center, ensuring operational excellence

and community impact.

 Manage the performance of the facility operator and partnerships with athletics and community

organizations.

 Lead efforts to secure naming rights, sponsorships, and event partnerships that strengthen

financial sustainability and community visibility.

 Promote the Center as a hub for education, celebration, and civic engagement.

Financial Stewardship & Governance

 Partner with the accounting firm, legal counsel, and Board Treasurer to maintain sound financial

practices and compliance.

 Prepare and manage the annual operating budget; provide transparent reporting to the Board

and stakeholders.

 Lead risk management, audit, and compliance functions to ensure the organization’s financial

and reputational health.

 Provide Quarterly report out for the BOE during planning sessions.

Public Relations, Marketing & Advocacy

 Serve as the primary ambassador for the Foundation and Convocation Center, representing both

organizations with integrity and passion.

 Lead public relations, marketing, and communications strategies to increase awareness and

engagement.

 Collaborate with the CCPS Communications Department to highlight student success stories,

programs, and events.

 Strengthen relationships with community, business, and civic leaders to advance educational

equity and opportunity.

People & Culture Leadership

 Lead, inspire, and develop a diverse team of staff and contractors.

 Create a positive, mission-driven workplace that values collaboration, creativity, and

accountability.

 Engage and manage volunteers and committees, recognizing their essential contributions to the

organization’s success.

Qualifications

 Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nonprofit Management, Education Leadership, Public

Administration, Business, or a related field preferred.

 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience, ideally in nonprofit management, education

foundations, or philanthropy.

 Proven success in fundraising, partnership development, and strategic planning.

 Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing budgets and vendor relationships.

 Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

 Familiarity with the Clayton County community and its educational landscape is highly valued.

Key Performance Indicators

 Program and scholarship impact metrics

 Fundraising growth and donor engagement

 Financial performance and sustainability

 Convocation Center utilization and community engagement

 Strength of strategic partnerships and naming rights

Work Environment

This is a full-time, executive leadership position based in Clayton County, Georgia, requiring regular

interaction with school district leaders, educators, community partners, business leaders, and the public.

The position operates in a professional office setting and within school and community environments as

needed. Occasional evening and weekend events are expected as part of Foundation and Convocation

Center activities.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have expertise in:

 Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

 CRM and donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Bloomerang, or similar)

 Virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams)

 Financial or reporting tools relevant to nonprofit management Microsoft Office, CRM,

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional certification in nonprofit management, fundraising, or leadership (e.g., CFRE, CNM, or

equivalent) preferred.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met

by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

 While performing duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and

stand; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; and use hands to handle or operate office

equipment.

 Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust

focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, exempt position. Standard hours of work

are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility for evenings, weekends, or special

events as required by organizational activities or community engagements.

Overnight Travel Occasional overnight or in-state travel may be required to attend meetings,

conferences, donor visits, or partner engagements.

Other Skills and Abilities This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list

of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may change

at any time with or without notice, as determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Comprehensive Benefit Package