Overview
The Executive Director of the Dos Pueblos High School Foundation is a part-time position responsible for managing the daily operations and administrative functions of the Foundation. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director plays a critical role in advancing the mission of the Foundation by overseeing fundraising efforts, donor relations, financial management, board support, and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Fundraising & Donor Relations
- Oversee grant seeking efforts, including research, preparation, and submission of applications.
- Lead the annual campaign, including mailings, email, and ParentSquare communications.
- Serve as a public face of the Foundation, build relationships with School Administration, District Administration, and Foundation Board members.
- Cultivate meaningful long-term donor relationships, ensuring timely acknowledgment of gifts and thoughtful stewardship.
- Collaborate with board members on marketing, communications, and social media, including website updates.
- Oversee donor database.
- Board Support & Administration
- Collaborate with the board of directors to set the organization's vision and strategic direction, and then oversee the implementation of those plans.
- Organize and plan the Foundation calendar in collaboration with the Board President, including meetings, school events, donor appreciation, and fundraising activities.
- Ensure the Foundation complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with board members on marketing, communication and social media, including coordinating updates and overall messaging on the website.
- Maintain consistent communication with board members and school administration to ensure alignment with school and Foundation strategic plans.
- Identify and cultivate prospective board members and donors.
- Maintaining records for grant management, donor stewardship and strategy, and reporting regularly to the Foundation Board on efforts and results.
- Collaborate with the Treasurer to ensure funds are collected, deposited and managed efficiently.
- Work with the Treasurer and CPA to ensure annual tax preparation is completed and filed appropriately.
Employment Terms
- Status: Part-time, year-round. Hybrid.
- Schedule: Up to 25 hours per week, flexible schedule.
Qualifications
- Nonprofit management experience.
- Solid organizational abilities, including planning, delegating, program development, and task facilitation.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and public speaking ability.
- Strong financial management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, decision-making and reporting.
- Ability to work collaboratively with Foundation board, donors, parents, school staff and administration, district administration, and community partners.
- Professionalism, good judgment, and self-motivation.
- Commitment to upholding the mission of the Dos Pueblos Foundation.
- Digital literacy, including email communication skills and the ability to learn new software applications.
Preferred Experience (not required):
- Grant writing
- Event planning
- Donor cultivation and stewardship
- Proficiency in QuickBooks, financial management, and donor database platforms.