Director Education Foundation-1627 Jobs

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Director of the Education Foundation assumes a leadership role in expanding private philanthropic support for the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS). This role engages funding that will connect educators to the resources they need to implement innovative, student centric educational enrichment programs typically not eligible for district funding.

Fundraising

• Work with the Board and appropriate committees to meet all aspects of the budget.

• Oversee an Annual Giving Campaign

• Work with Committee Chairs to assist the recruitment of volunteers to serve on Board Committees

• Assist with the solicitation of individual and corporate prospects to maximize program and event

sponsorships

• Create and maintain donor data bases (actual and potential)

• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records of all fundraising activities, donor gifts, and special

event sponsors

• Share appreciation with donors by providing follow-up and ongoing communications

• Assist special events committees in managing all aspects of annual special events

• Submit grant requests and necessary grant reports to private foundations and state educational

departments

Public Relations and Promotions

• Work closely with the Foundation Board to develop and produce communications (brochures,

marketing materials, press releases, web site, etc.) to educate the community about the mission of

the organization as well as particular special events and services.

• Make presentations in and around the community to the School District, PTO, businesses, clubs,

etc. to increase awareness of the Foundation’s existence and to obtain potential general donations

• Maintain open lines of communication with the community organizations for partnership

opportunities

• Write articles for the Foundation and District newsletters

• Provide quarterly reports to the PTO and School Board, also monthly to the Foundation Board

Administration

• Work with the Treasurer; review and monitor financial reports and monthly financial statements to

develop both the annual budget and necessary reports and data for the annual audit and tax return

forms

• Maintain file of Board meeting minutes, etc

• Oversee School District employee contribution payroll plan

• Work with District and Foundation committees in managing all programs and services of the

Foundation

Board Relations

• Work with the Board to develop, monitor, and communicate the annual and long-term plans in

reaching the Foundation’s goals

• Attend Board meetings and prepare reports as directed by the President

• Help define the priorities and develop teamwork among board members, volunteer leaders, and

school district staff

• Maintain schedule of events/tasks and prepare Board meeting agendas

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Non-Pro?t Leadership, or related ?eld

Five (5) years of experience in non-profit management and/or an urban educational setting.

Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building, and communication skills

Ability to understand and articulate the mission and goals of the Catalyst Fund in a compelling manner.

Ability and willingness to travel frequently for donor visits and events Excellent follow up and organizational skills.

Familiarity with mass mailings and event planning 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, ?ngers, reach with hands and ?ngers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least ten pounds. Job requires the employee occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Visual ability requires mono and color vision, close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.