We are looking to hire a contracted employee as an Executive Director to lead our organization.
Information about the position:
The Executive Director is responsible for guiding organizational strategic planning and initiatives, oversee all administrative responsibilities, leading the Board of Trustees with a comprehensive development program that will complement and provide financial assistance to the Millcreek Township School District; as well as, progress reports and financial data to the Board of Trustees of the Millcreek Education Foundation.
The individual serves as the point of contact for all Foundation programs, with the major emphasis on fundraising activities. He/she will collaborate with the District Liaison and School Board Liaison, Foundation trustees, committee members to meet the annual budgetary and program goals as well as serve as the Foundation Representative, promoting the Foundation’s mission within the community and school district.
Responsibilities include:
• Database management
• Fund Raising Events
• Financial & Operational Reporting
• Producing an annual impact report
• Alumni and Planned Giving Strategy
• EITC Program Oversight
• ECGRA School Foundation Challenge endowment oversight
• Erie Gives Day/Giving Tuesday/Give Educationoversight
• Website/Social Media oversight
Essential Job Functions:
• Fundraising and fund management (actively pursuing new funding streams)
• 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 the Advancement Committee with the solicitation of individual and corporate prospects to maximize program and event sponsorships
• Create and maintain donor and alumni data bases (actual and potential)
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records of all fundraising activities, donor gifts and special event sponsors.(gift acknowledgment, recognition, et al)
• Collaborate with the Superintendent of the School District or designee to identify school district funding priorities
• Assist special events committees in managing all aspects of annual special events.
• Alumni Association Coordinator and contact for reunion details
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree; Masters degree preferred. CFRE preferred.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proven history of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
• Proven history of grant writing• Demonstrated ability to work with business, community and public entities• Demonstrated strong organizational skills• Knowledge of public education or school district organization• Knowledge of volunteer management techniques• Knowledge of nonprofit legal and ethical principles
Experience:
• Preferred experience in two or more of the following areas: Non-profit management, fundraising, public relations, communications and marketing, and experience working with/for a Board of Directors
If you're interested, start by applying here and attaching your resume and cover letter.
Students and adults are always needed for events and special projects at MEF. Please complete and submit the application if you are interested in volunteering.