District Education Foundation Executive Director

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District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director

• Position Type: ADMINISTRATIVE
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location:
  
  Forest View Educational Center
• Date Available:
  
  10/16/2026

District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director
Community Engagement and Outreach Department

Department:
Central Administration

Location:

Forest View Educational Center
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Term:
Full Year- 260 days
Unit Classification:
Supervisory Grade Four
Wage Classification:
Annual Salary ( $92,225- $115,281 )
Supervisor:
District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees, Board Chair, Director of
Community Engagement and Outreach
Supervises:
District 214 Education Foundation Staff

Position Summary
The District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director is the executive leader of the Education Foundation to support and further the mission of the Education Foundation. The mission of the Education Foundation is to support innovation, student success, and lifelong learning throughout High School District 214 by generating and distributing financial and other community resources, creating and fostering alumni relationships, and encouraging and promoting new partnerships.

The role supports and strengthens District 214 Community Engagement and Outreach in leading fundraising efforts and facilitating community engagement and outreach initiatives for District 214.

Please note:

the position title is used by District 214 for internal hiring purposes. The Education Foundation will maintain its own titles for Education Foundation positions and assign responsibilities based on organizational needs.

Education and/or Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nonprofit management, business administration, finance, communications, education, public administration, fundraising/development, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit management or leadership, fundraising development, community engagement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and cultivating funding resources, relationships with donors, community partners, business leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Experience working with a nonprofit board, governing board, or volunteer leadership organization preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of fundraising strategy including marketing and branding, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant development and management, special events, and philanthropic initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, financial processes, programs, staff, volunteers, and organizational operations in, or related to, a school district or other educational setting.

Essential Functions

• Sets the strategic planning, vision, and direction of the District 214 Education Foundation, as governed by the Education Foundation Board of Trustees and through collaborative partnership with District 214, shapes, implements, and evaluates organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversees the management of the Education Foundation's day-to-day functions.
• Establishes, manages, and implements fundraising and communication plans.
• Shares information about the District 214 Education Foundation with the broader community through public speaking and print, digital, and social media.
• Serves as the primary liaison and staff for the District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees and its committees, including…