Davenport Schools Foundation
Executive Development Director Job Description
(Parttime position; 24 hours/week)
Major Purpose: Lead the Davenport Schools Foundation (DSF) in the achievement of their Mission and Vision. The ideal candidate will be energetic enthusiastic and able to build strong relationships quickly across a diverse constituency while increasing both financial and participative support of the foundation throughout the community.
Fundraising & Community Outreach: develop and manage multiple streams of resources to advance the Mission and Vision of the DSF. Increase awareness and support of the DSF throughout the greater Davenport community.
Fundraising:
Continually expand donor base by building relationships with existing and potential new donors
Maintain a database to record and acknowledge gifts and generate reports
o Fundraise through various means such as special events (galas receptions etc.; sales/fundraising programs (Major Saver Birdies for Charity Green State Give and Grow etc. and major gift programs
Participate in the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Community Outreach:
Enhance DSFs profile and increase community support with ongoing engagement which may include:
o Writing and sending a DSF Newsletter across the Davenport Community School District (DCSD)
o Writing and distributing DSF news releases and publications to area media schools and others
o Publicizing awards and associated special events
o Updating the DSF web site Facebook page and other social media as needed.
Scholarships & Development: manage and expand endowments in support of the DSF Scholarship Program; coordinate the annual awarding of college scholarships to deserving students.
Scholarship:
Meet with scholarship donors to establish meaningful and reliable scholarship opportunities for the DCSD community.
Collaborate with school counselors and the DSF Scholarship Committee on the annual scholarship program.
Development:
Create and follow a Development Calendar with fundraising and outreach activities to enhance DSF support
Collaborate with the DCSD liaison on Great Minds Programs in support of minigrants & grade level enhancements
Serve as a liaison between DSF and DCSD personnel at all levels teachers administrators curriculum development team accounting HR and IT
Board & Leadership Support: work closely with the DSF Board and Executive Committee in support of the DSF Mission and Vision
Schedule six regular board meetings per year and special meetings as needed. Organize minutes and reports.
Coordinate events plan meetings and present awards
Manage the DSF office including daily correspondence and phone calls pertaining to fundraising alumni relations programming and board activities
Qualifications:
Fundraising experience is required; nonprofit experience is preferred.
Excellent people skills; able to engage and build strong relationships with all stakeholders and coworkers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including effective presentation and public speaking skills
Strong time management skills; detail oriented and able to multitask effectively plan organize and execute
Able to work effectively as an individual and a team member
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word Excel etc. as well as communications software and social media.
High School Diploma required; college degree preferred
Interested individuals may apply online at the Davenport Community Schools web site (Online Application Davenport Community Schools (davenportschools) or by submitting a letter of interest to: Tim Chen DSF Board President 2422 E. River Drive Davenport IA 52803 or email:
Davenport Schools Foundation - Executive Development Director
