CUES Executive Director

Location

Name of Facility : CUES Fund
Address
2207 Wirt St
Omaha 68110

Submitted By

Name : Paula Sharpe
Email : View email address on careers.archomaha.org

Description

Department: Executive Director/CEO
Reports to: Board of Directors

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the philanthropic engine behind a thriving school mission.

Founded in 1975 and unified as a single school system in 2017, CUES brings together three urban elementary schools in East Omaha — All Saints, Holy Name, and Sacred Heart — serving PreK through 8th-grade students and their families. CUES pairs rigorous academics with the wraparound supports that make learning possible: tutoring and special-needs services, social-emotional learning, behavioral and mental health support, and family case management. By removing barriers inside and outside the classroom, CUES helps students grow in confidence and belonging, strengthens family life, and makes each school a welcoming anchor for its neighborhood. This is where potential meets opportunity — and the CUES Fund makes it possible, fully funding the school system through private philanthropy.

The CUES Fund seeks an entrepreneurial, mission-driven Executive Director to guide its next phase of growth. Building on a strong foundation and a healthy, high-performing team, you will partner with the Board to deepen our philanthropic base and expand our capacity to serve students and families. Learn more at

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Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
What You'll Do

· Fundraising & Development — Lead a diversified development strategy; personally cultivate and steward major donors; grow a team capable of sustaining a multi-million-dollar budget.

· Grant Management — Pursue mission-aligned grants, manage proposals and deadlines, and ensure full compliance and reporting.

· Financial Stewardship — Build and manage the budget, maintain strong internal controls, and plan for long-term sustainability.

· Strategic Leadership — Set direction with the Board, translate strategy into measurable results, and report on progress.

· Board Relations — Partner with and support the Board; provide timely information and strengthen its development capacity.

· External Relations — Champion the Fund's mission and image, build community and corporate partnerships, and lead compelling communications.

· Collaboration with the School — Align fundraising with academic priorities in close partnership with school leadership.

· Compliance & Governance — Ensure 501(c)(3) compliance and sound, low-risk operations.

· Team Leadership & Culture — Build, retain, and lead a unified, talented team where people are glad to come to work, support one another, and share a common mission and approach.

Education and Experience
What We're Looking For

· A proven track record of raising significant resources, including direct, hands-on fundraising.

· An established presence in the greater philanthropic community.

· Executive leadership experience working with a board of directors.

· A leader who builds healthy, cohesive teams and sets clear standards for performance and conduct.

· A genuine passion for the mission and the ability to inspire others toward it.

· Minimum 5 years in senior management (nonprofit preferred; for-profit considered). Bachelor's required; Master's preferred.