California Council on Economic Education
Chief Executive Officer
California Council on Economic Education, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The Opportunity
CCEE seeks a dynamic and strategic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization during a pivotal period of growth, driven by the new statewide personal finance mandate (AB2927).
This leader will be responsible for the successful execution of CCEE's 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, ensuring the organization secures the resources and builds the team necessary to close California’s financial education gap.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will focus on fundraising, people leadership, statewide partnerships, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a proven revenue generator and a sophisticated organizational leader ready to cement CCEE’s role as a trusted provider of economic and financial literacy education across the state.
Fundraising and Philanthropic Leadership
Drive CCEE toward achieving the ambitious $5M+ three-year fundraising goal , developing and executing a comprehensive, diversified revenue strategy that expands the base beyond major donors and annual events.
Actively cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of prospects , including new corporate partners, private foundations, and individual donors.
Build the Corporate Advisory Council
and secure transformative sponsorships for signature events and key strategic initiatives.
Institutionalize a culture of philanthropy
across the board and staff to ensure long-term sustainability and growth.
People Leadership & Organizational Operations
Direct the successful management and scaling of organizational operations , ensuring CCEE's infrastructure, systems, and financial management meet the demands of growth.
Hire, develop, and retain high-performing team members
and create an inclusive and collaborative culture that attracts top talent and aligns the team around a shared vision.
Manage the organization's budget and financial performance sustainably , ensuring resources are strategically allocated to maximize impact and support growth goals.
Serve as the chief liaison to the Board of Directors , partnering to maximize board engagement, ensure robust governance, and provide timely, comprehensive reporting.
Oversee rigorous use of data and evaluation
to measure organizational and programmatic impact, ensuring transparent communication of results.
Provide visionary leadership in implementing the 2025-28 Strategic Plan , ensuring activities are strategically aligned with the mandate of AB2927 and responsive to the digital shifts in education program delivery.
Work with the Chief Program Officer to scale core offerings and lead the digital delivery of programs
to reach 3,500+ high school teachers and serve 350,000+ students annually.
Position CCEE as the indispensable, trusted expert and “go-to” provider for financial and economic education across the state.
External Partnerships & Advocacy
Serve as the primary external spokesperson for CCEE , elevating the organization's statewide visibility and brand recognition.
Develop and maintain strategic, high-level partnerships
with key stakeholders, including school district superintendents, university leaders, corporate executives, and state policymakers.
Lead advocacy efforts
to advance economic and financial education policy in California, maintaining CCEE’s position at the forefront of legislative opportunities.
Qualifications In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal CEO will have the following qualifications:
Experience & Education
10+ years of professional experience, including relevant nonprofit leadership with proven success in fundraising, program growth, and strategic planning.
Experience working with education systems, boards, and corporate partners.
Knowledge of economics, financial literacy, or education policy preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in economics, business, or education preferred.
Master’s degree in business, economics, public administration, or education, a plus.
Skills & Characteristics
An
entrepreneurial fundraiser
with a proven track record in major gifts, corporate partnerships, and institutional funding.
A
strategic and systems-oriented thinker
skilled at scaling programs, building coalitions, and navigating complex systems.
A skilled
organizational operator and people leader
with a proven ability to manage budgets sustainably, oversee program scaling, and ensure operational excellence.
An
inspiring and authentic communicator
capable of mobilizing diverse stakeholders to a shared mission.
Agile and hands-on , with a “roll up one’s sleeves” mentality who thrives on small team, demonstrating the versatility required to manage and contribute across multiple high-priority workstreams.
A community-minded & mission-driven leader , who approaches the mission with optimism and demonstrates deep respect for educators, school administrators, and the diverse communities CCEE serves.
Compensation The total compensation package, including salary and benefits, is competitive and commensurate with experience, and designed to align with CCEE's growth trajectory and the strategic importance of this leadership role.
The starting salary range is $140,000 to $170,000 in total compensation. This includes a potential performance-related bonus component, rewarding successful achievement of key organizational goals.
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This leader will be responsible for the successful execution of CCEE's 2025–2028 Strategic Plan, ensuring the organization secures the resources and builds the team necessary to close California’s financial education gap.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will focus on fundraising, people leadership, statewide partnerships, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a proven revenue generator and a sophisticated organizational leader ready to cement CCEE’s role as a trusted provider of economic and financial literacy education across the state.
Fundraising and Philanthropic Leadership
Drive CCEE toward achieving the ambitious $5M+ three-year fundraising goal , developing and executing a comprehensive, diversified revenue strategy that expands the base beyond major donors and annual events.
Actively cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of prospects , including new corporate partners, private foundations, and individual donors.
Build the Corporate Advisory Council
and secure transformative sponsorships for signature events and key strategic initiatives.
Institutionalize a culture of philanthropy
across the board and staff to ensure long-term sustainability and growth.
People Leadership & Organizational Operations
Direct the successful management and scaling of organizational operations , ensuring CCEE's infrastructure, systems, and financial management meet the demands of growth.
Hire, develop, and retain high-performing team members
and create an inclusive and collaborative culture that attracts top talent and aligns the team around a shared vision.
Manage the organization's budget and financial performance sustainably , ensuring resources are strategically allocated to maximize impact and support growth goals.
Serve as the chief liaison to the Board of Directors , partnering to maximize board engagement, ensure robust governance, and provide timely, comprehensive reporting.
Oversee rigorous use of data and evaluation
to measure organizational and programmatic impact, ensuring transparent communication of results.
Provide visionary leadership in implementing the 2025-28 Strategic Plan , ensuring activities are strategically aligned with the mandate of AB2927 and responsive to the digital shifts in education program delivery.
Work with the Chief Program Officer to scale core offerings and lead the digital delivery of programs
to reach 3,500+ high school teachers and serve 350,000+ students annually.
Position CCEE as the indispensable, trusted expert and “go-to” provider for financial and economic education across the state.
External Partnerships & Advocacy
Serve as the primary external spokesperson for CCEE , elevating the organization's statewide visibility and brand recognition.
Develop and maintain strategic, high-level partnerships
with key stakeholders, including school district superintendents, university leaders, corporate executives, and state policymakers.
Lead advocacy efforts
to advance economic and financial education policy in California, maintaining CCEE’s position at the forefront of legislative opportunities.
Qualifications In order to fulfill these responsibilities, the ideal CEO will have the following qualifications:
Experience & Education
10+ years of professional experience, including relevant nonprofit leadership with proven success in fundraising, program growth, and strategic planning.
Experience working with education systems, boards, and corporate partners.
Knowledge of economics, financial literacy, or education policy preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in economics, business, or education preferred.
Master’s degree in business, economics, public administration, or education, a plus.
Skills & Characteristics
An
entrepreneurial fundraiser
with a proven track record in major gifts, corporate partnerships, and institutional funding.
A
strategic and systems-oriented thinker
skilled at scaling programs, building coalitions, and navigating complex systems.
A skilled
organizational operator and people leader
with a proven ability to manage budgets sustainably, oversee program scaling, and ensure operational excellence.
An
inspiring and authentic communicator
capable of mobilizing diverse stakeholders to a shared mission.
Agile and hands-on , with a “roll up one’s sleeves” mentality who thrives on small team, demonstrating the versatility required to manage and contribute across multiple high-priority workstreams.
A community-minded & mission-driven leader , who approaches the mission with optimism and demonstrates deep respect for educators, school administrators, and the diverse communities CCEE serves.
Compensation The total compensation package, including salary and benefits, is competitive and commensurate with experience, and designed to align with CCEE's growth trajectory and the strategic importance of this leadership role.
The starting salary range is $140,000 to $170,000 in total compensation. This includes a potential performance-related bonus component, rewarding successful achievement of key organizational goals.
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