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Avon Education Foundation

Foundation Director (Non-Profit)

Avon Education Foundation, Avon, Connecticut, us, 06001


About us

Our mission at the Avon Education Foundation is to support creativity, innovation and excellence within the Avon Community School Corporation by providing a structured mechanism of support from corporate and private partners.

We were founded in 2007 by Pam DeWeese. We are a professional, agile and innovative non-profit organization. Our work environment includes a flexible work environment.

Job Summary:

The role of the Foundation Director is to operate in a high-profile capacity to promote and enhance the mission and key relationships associated with the Avon Education Foundation. The Foundation Director will oversee all operations, fundraising, grant opportunities, public relations, marketing, and community relations activities for the Avon Education Foundation. The Foundation Director will perform all duties to the office and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Operations

Cultivate the organization’s culture through leadership, motivation, and vision

Develop work plans and manage resources in collaboration with the Board to meet strategic planning goals

Direct the daily operations of the organization, including managing programs, committees, volunteers, website/social media, and finances

Manage and communicate the meetings for events, committees, board meetings, etc. This will include scheduling meetings, managing action items, signing contracts, assisting with purchases, etc.

Fundraising

Advance fundraising goals and opportunities through donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporations, individuals, grants, and other funders in collaboration with volunteer leadership and Board of Directors

Direct marketing and public relations activities

Educate and assist the Foundation’s working Board of Directors on how to secure sponsors and successful fundraising methods

Board Governance

Assure all Foundation activities comply with Federal and State of Indiana laws, and the AEF Code of Bylaws and the AEF Policy Manual

Develop, revise and implement all AEF policies and programs in collaboration with AEF Committee Chairs while providing guidance regarding best practices for Education Foundations

Assist the Board of Directors to develop and implement strategic planning in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner

Community Relations

Serve as official spokesperson for the Foundation and participate in activities that increase the visibility of the Foundation – at Foundation events, in the school community (including staff meetings, orientations and other misc meetings) and in the community at large

Identify needs and opportunities to provide programmatic support to Avon’s schools, teachers, and students

Serve as the Foundation’s primary liaison to the Avon school corporation

QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong leadership experience, organizational skills, and a strategic mindset

Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic

Excellent relationship building and communication skills

Proven fundraising, budgeting, and grant writing experience required

Strong human relations skills including professionalism, diplomacy, civility, and confidentiality

Experience working with boards, donors, volunteers, administrators, educators, and/or children

May need to work extended or flexible hours during event preparation times or after-hour meetings

Experience with a nonprofit is preferred

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Capable of lifting/carrying 20 lbs.; some physical activity required

This job description shall remain fluid and will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

Choose your own hours

Experience:

Nonprofit management: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Avon, IN 46123

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