District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director

Essential Functions: Sets the strategic planning, vision, and direction of the District 214 Education Foundation, as governed by the Education Foundation Board of Trustees and through collaborative partnership with District 214, shapes, implements, and evaluates organizational goals and objectives. Oversees the management of the Education Foundation's day-to-day functions. Establishes, manages, and implements fundraising and communication plans. Shares information about the District 214 Education Foundation with the broader community through public speaking and print, digital, and social media. Serves as the primary liaison and staff for the District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees and its committees, including preparing regular activity reports to inform the Trustees of successes, challenges, and the organization's financial health. Leads efforts to determine the District 214 Education Foundation's program and funding priorities, aligns the Board and District staff around those priorities, and provides insight on strategies for funding them. As governed by the District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees, ensures proper stewardship of charitable gifts, and implements sound financial practices with regard to the deposit, management and disbursement of funds. Identifies, cultivates, and pursues charitable contributions from existing donors and new giving by individuals, including high net worth individuals, families, businesses, and community partners, both through direct personal interaction and as part of supported team effort of the Education Foundation. Facilitates the Education Foundation Board of Trustees' engagement, supporting and guiding their ambassador and fundraising efforts, advising them on mission, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship actions, and helping to prioritize their time spent. Identifies and develops relationships with prospective Education Foundation Trustees supported by the Education Foundation Board to create a leadership pipeline for it. Works with the Foundation Board Chair to plan and manage quarterly Board meetings. Assists the Education Foundation Board Chair and other executive officers, as needed. Coordinates efforts throughout the District with individual departments and schools, booster clubs, parent groups, activity clubs, athletic teams, performance groups, and other organizations to ensure application of appropriate donor relations protocols. Collaborates with District leadership to ensure equity is infused in practice, and that the District and the Education Foundation remain at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities. Performs other duties at the joint direction of the Superintendent (or the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach) and the Education Foundation Board Chair (or Vice Chair).

Skills Required: Strong leadership and organizational management skills, with the ability to translate organizational priorities into strategies, goals, and measurable results. Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit fundraising, donor cultivation, storytelling and solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management. Ability to build and sustain relationships with donors, alumni, business and community leaders, school district staff, families, and other stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling, public speaking and the ability to communicate the Education Foundation's mission and impact to diverse audiences. Ability to work effectively with, and support, a volunteer Board of Trustees, including board development, engagement, governance, lead cultivation, and fundraising. Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, charitable gift administration, and appropriate stewardship of donor funds. Strong project and event management skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities, timelines, budgets, and partners. Ability to supervise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent the Education Foundation and District with professionalism and integrity. Working knowledge of digital communications, donor-management systems, and technology tools that support fundraising and organizational effectiveness. Ability to work collaboratively across school district departments and schools while navigating the distinct governance and fiduciary responsibilities of the Education Foundation. Portrait of an Educator Commitments: This role demonstrates these commitments through their daily work and decision-making: Foster Student Voice, Remain Curious, Embrace Change & Stay Flexible, Innovate & Reflect, Inspire & Mentor, Promote Collaboration, Demonstrate Kindness, Build Equitable & Inclusive Environments.