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CLEAR CREEK-AMANA COMM SCHOOL DIST Foundation Director of Development in Oxford, Iowa
CLEAR CREEK AMANA COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CLEAR CREEK AMANA COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOUNDATION
JOBDESCRIPTION
TITLE:Foundation Director ofDevelopment
JOBSUMMARY:
The Foundation Director would report to the foundation board of directors and Clear Creek Amana Superintendent. They are responsible for leading and strengtheningacomprehensive fundraising program in support of the Foundation's mission and goals. Specific emphasis is focused on annual giving, planned giving, grants and fundraising events. The Director will strive to build a greater understanding and support for both the Foundation and District's mission, vision and goals.
This position is a year-round, part time position (around 20 hours per week). The funding for this position will be split with the foundation - 80% district and 20% foundation.
Starting Annual Salary -$20,000
JOBRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Generate between .5-1% of the general fund budget through fundraising with grants, scholarships, and donations.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
- Develop, maintain and strengthen a program of planned giving through personal contact, meetings, brochures, newsletters, etc., to reach goals and objectives.
- Develop and oversee all Foundation communications and messaging
- Serve as the Foundation's primary advocate and spokesperson in the local and regional community thereby increasing awareness, understanding and appreciation of the Foundation.
- Solicit prospective donors for funds (current parents, alumni, corporations, grants and the public).
- Create a 3-5 year strategic plan with assistance of the board of directors
- Ensure that all donor records and files are maintained, kept confidential and are protected on paper and/or in a donor database.
- Manage volunteers effectively and efficiently at fundraising events
- Act as a liaison between the Foundation Board and the Clear Creek Amana School District.
- Coordinate with the Director of Communications on marketing and public relations information.
- Manage foundation website and social media presence
- Strengthen brand awareness, community recognition and foundation achievements
- Bi-weekly meetings with CCACSDsuperintendent
REQUIREDSKILLS:
- Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills including large and small group presentations, group facilitation and networking. Skill in writtencommunication to include clear and concise story-telling, social media content, marketing materials and communication pieces.
- Excel at public speaking and relationship building.
- Motivate and inspire others to support our mission and to be an ambassador of our efforts in the community and schools.
- Strong computer skills and aptitude required. Previous donor database experience preferred. Experience with other fundraising software is a plus.
- Willing to perform a variety of duties, big and small and have a hands-on attitude required to manage a successful non-profit.
- Able to self-direct and thrive in an independent work plan.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree required. A degree in marketing, business, public relations, orcommunications
- Minimum of five years of increasingly responsible experience with fundraising, management and evidence of continued growth in a non-profit.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://ccaschools.mysmarthire.com/jobs/15210-3796.html