The Gettysburg Foundation was established in 2006 by the merging of two active groups dedicated to preserving Gettysburg’s history: the Gettysburg National Battlefield Museum Foundation and the Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg. The Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational organization.  Since the 2006 merger, the Foundation’s innovative nonprofit partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) has been called a model for the entire NPS, combining the academic legacy, interpretive expertise, and preservation resources of the NPS with the valuable public outreach capabilities, and private financial support of the Gettysburg Foundation.

The next President will have the opportunity to devise and advance a bold strategic plan with specific emphasis on expanding and enhancing educational offerings and other informal learning and leadership development activities in a manner that is unique from any other institution in the country.

The President has overall responsibility for maintaining and enhancing a positive and respected internal and external image of the Foundation, serving as the principal representative to the Gettysburg National Military Park and key external stakeholders with the goal of expanding the organization’s donors, relationships, partnerships and networks.
The Gettysburg Foundation seeks an innovative and visionary leader, and someone who demonstrates a passion for engaging others in a lifelong learning agenda while delivering a high-quality experience that is financially sustainable through solid program, marketing, fundraising and business practices.  The ideal candidate will show evidence of successful fundraising leadership that includes the acquisition of major gifts and grants from foundations, corporations, individuals and the public sector at the local, state and national level.  Particularly helpful would be a background of launching innovative, ground-breaking programs that have resulted in long-term funding and stable revenue streams.

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of senior management experience is required.  Master’s degree is preferred. Demonstrable leadership experience in public or private institutions concerned with education, philanthropy, history and/or historic preservation or related professions would be valued.

For more information about Gettysburg Foundation , please visit: www.gettysburgfoundation.org.

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