Coordinator of U-46 Educational Foundation

Coordinator of U-46 Educational Foundation

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Position/

Title:

CoordinatorofU-46 Educational Foundation

Bargaining Unit: ADM

Department/

Location:

Communications& Community Relations

Calendar Days: 261

Reports To: Director of Communications& Community Relations

JD Revision

Date: 02/01/2026

Supervises: None

Function/Position Summary

The Coordinator of the U-46 Educational Foundation works collaboratively with the Foundation Board to implementtheorganization'scomprehensivestrategicplantostrengthenthe

Foundationandmeetitsvision to "Expand opportunities for all U-46 students in a changing world." This shall be accomplished through the development of fundraising activities, donor relations, alumni relations, and marketing strategies that drive financial support benefiting School District U-46's students and employees.

The Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating along-term fundraising strategy, ensuring that the Foundation meets annual benchmarks. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and efficient distribution of the funds based on annual Board funding priorities. The Coordinator serves as the primary administrator of the Foundation and is responsible for all related office functions.

This position will report to the Director of Communications & Community Relations and work in indirect support of the U-46 Educational Foundation.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Managetheflowofinformationtoall Board members.
• Provideregularreportstothe Foundation Boardregardingallstrategicplanmetrics ,including fundraising efforts.
• Develop Boardmeetingagendasandsupportingdocumentsincollaborationwiththe Board Officers .
• Assistthe Policy/Board Development Committeewithrecruitment ,onboarding,and Board member development.
• Workwiththe Finance Committeetooverseethe Foundation 'sfinancialreporting andrecord keeping/tracking.
• Supporttheworkofother Foundationcommitteesasneeded.

• Oversee the Foundation's daily operations, including meeting management, fundraising activities, financial oversight,programdevelopmentandexecution(e.g.,scholarships,grants,etc.),anddonor relations.
• Developandmaintainofficeprocessesandactivitiestoassureahigh-qualityoperationand service level.
• Trackorganizationalmetricstomeasureoutcomesofthe Strategic Planandcalibrateasneeded .
• Ensurecomplianceinthetimelyfilingofallreports/documentsaccordingtodistrict/state/federal laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Workcloselywith Board-approved third-party vendors/consultants(financial/legal) asneededand manage relevant contractual obligations.
• Lead,facilitate,andcollaboratewithU-46schooladministratorsandthe
  
  Foundation
  
  Boardtoplanand implement fundraising campaigns and events.
• Cultivatecommunityandalumnirelationshipsinordertogeneraterevenuefromindividualorganization, foundation, corporate and other donors.
• Developandexecuteanannualplanforongoingdonorcommunications,includingimpactreporting.

• Articulate the Foundation'svisionandmissionthroughawidevarietyoftacticsincludingongoing in- person interactions, marketing materials, and multimedia communications.
• Ensureproperuseofthe Foundationbrandamongthe Board ,U-46employees,vendors,and partners.
• Regularly attend District,school,parent,local government andcommunitymeetingsandeventsto share information and provide formal presentations about the Foundation.
• Lead,facilitate,andcollaboratewithU-46highschooladministratorsandemployeestodevelopan alumni relations program, including the development of an alumni database.

• Maintaintheconfidentialityof student/familyandemployeeinformationinthedepartmentandinthe community.
• Otherdutiesasassigned.

Education

• Bachelor'sDegreeor5-7yearsofsimilarworkexperiencerequired.

Experience/Knowledge

• Prioradministrativeandfoundationexperiencepreferred.
• Knowledgeofnon-profitandpublic-school funding.
• Provenexperienceinfundraisingandmarketing,including donormanagementandsupportingCRM systems.
• Knowledgeoffinancialmanagementaccountingsoftware.
• Excellent interpersonal,facilitation,andcollaborationskills.
• Impeccablefollowupandfollowthrough.
• Exceptionalwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
• Provenadvancedskillsinmul…