Director of the LV Education Foundation
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Job Location:
Leavenworth, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description:
The Director of the LV Education Foundation is responsible for leading the strategic vision and operations of the organization fully supporting the Leavenworth USD 453 mission and vision. The director will oversee all Foundation programs and activities including fundraising donor recruitment/retention grant-making program development budgeting/financials community engagement and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the LVEFs strategic plan and other policies to support the organizations educational initiatives and priorities
- Manage the LVEFs annual budget and oversee all financial operations including fundraising grant-making bookkeeping and reporting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including donors community businesses/partners and school district leadership
- Identify and pursue new funding opportunities such corporate sponsorships parents/families staff individual donations and events
- Facilitates communications with district leadership school employees potential/current donors and the LVEF Board of Directors
- Oversee the development and execution of LVEF programs and initiatives ensuring alignment with the Districts educational goals
- Represent the LVEF and the school district in the community serving as a spokesperson and ambassador for public education in Leavenworth
- Collaborate with the LVEF leadership team to ensure the Foundations work is integrated with the overall Leavenworth USD 453 strategy
- Manage and develop the LHS Alumni Association and events/initiatives that foster continued Pioneer Pride support and involvement
- Manage the LVEF and LHS Alumni Association Facebook pages and website
- Creates collateral material for the publicity of the overall organization as well as particular events/campaigns
- Facilitates LVEF committees for the most effective involvement of Board members and ultimate success of projects/events/campaigns
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Experience in a leadership role within a foundation nonprofit or educational organization a plus
- Demonstrated success in fundraising grant-writing and donor relations
- Strong strategic planning and program development skills
- Competence in public speaking and group facilitation
- Proficient in financial management and budgeting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders
- Passion for and commitment to improving educational outcomes for students
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
