Primary Purpose:

To generate financial support for the enhancement of education in Corsicana ISD by providing leadership and management to the functions of the Corsicana Education Foundation. To plan and direct annual fundraising, including grant acquisition and the CEF Gala.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Commitment to the Foundation’s mission with proven leadership, fundraising, and grant writing experience
• Event planning experience
• Ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to use personal computer to design and produce publications Budgeting and account management
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

• Three years in non-profit management, including event planning, or similar field

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plans, organizes and facilitates the annual CEF Gala and other special
• Ensures timely and accurate communication between the CEF, the community, and the CISD
• Writes grant applications for funds to support Foundation
• Develops and maintains mailing Monitors donor information, history of giving and reports on giving trends.
• Manages and oversees the direction, duties, and responsibilities of volunteers and
• Coordinates various fund drives, such as the employee contribution
• Serves as an official representative and spokesperson for the Plans; directs and manages the implementation of the Foundation’s internal and external public relations programs.
• Works with the media to coordinate Foundation events and
• Maintain the Foundation’s financial and accounting Prepare an annual budget for Board approval and give monthly accounting reports to the Board. Creates and disseminates the Annual Report.
• Manages the Foundation’s web site, operations, and social media
• Manages the Foundation by performing the following duties:
• Disseminates minutes from meetings
• Keeps updated files for the Foundation
• Sends notices of upcoming meetings
• Creates and edits correspondence for the Foundation
• Manages the Foundation’s telephone inquiries
• Disseminates mail to appropriate Foundation Directors
• Publishes and updates Policies and Procedures for the Foundation, in cooperation with Board of Directors
• Recommends and administers policies as set by the Board of Directors
• Manages CEF funds as budgeted by the Board of Directors
• Works cooperatively with the CISD auditors in the annual audit
• Manages and directs the clerical details associated with the operation of the
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Foundation’s Board of Directors

Supervisory Responsibilities: Equipment Used:

• Computer, 35mm camera, video camera, copier, printer

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Willingness to work flexibly, generally having a standard work week in an office environment, while also being willing to work some nights and weekends to accommodate Foundation activities and represent the Foundation outside the normal work week. Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.