Sioux City Community School District ยท 1 month ago
Executive Director - Sioux City Public Schools Foundation
Sioux City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveSioux City Community School District is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships with donors and community partners. The Executive Director will develop and implement strategies for alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives to meet the organization's goals.
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Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records and acknowledgement processes
Identify and cultivate potential donors, including families, alumni, businesses, and community members
Coordinate and develop communication for donor stewardship including thank you letters, appeals, newsletters, social media, impact reports, and other communications
Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, including capital campaigns, annual giving, and grant writing support in collaboration with the District and Foundation
Achieve annual fundraising goals that support district priorities and ensure sustainability of the executive director position
Develop and maintain an alumni database including contact information, career updates, and engagement history
Identify and cultivate relationships with key alumni leaders and volunteers
Plan and execute alumni outreach campaigns through newsletters, emails, social media, and other communications
Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni inquiries and connections
Develop and implement a communication plan to keep alumni, donors, and community partners informed about activities, news, and opportunities
Collaborate with the District communications team to create, manage, and promote alumni and donor stories through social media, newsletters, and website
Manage digital and social media platforms for alumni and donor outreach
Plan, organize, and lead logistics for fundraising and alumni events
Coordinate volunteer participation and community partnerships
Represent the District at alumni and community functions as needed
Work with the Foundation board to define annual Key Performance Indicators
Track and report engagement metrics, donor activity, and campaign outcomes as directed by district leadership and the Foundation board
Provide updates to the Foundation board by participating in scheduled executive and board meetings and attend school district meetings as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, non-profit management or related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position
Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse backgrounds and abilities
The ability to identify resources and seek input is essential
Individual must also possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Capable of managing a high volume of complex tasks and projects, while consistently meeting deadlines through effective multitasking and strong time-management skills
Requires strong attention to detail
Position requires the individual to be proficient in database management, social media platforms, and fundraising platforms
The ability to present and communicate through technology is required
Must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to achieve exceptional results
Preferred
Sioux City Community School District alumni and/or individuals with a connection to Sioux City, Iowa, are encouraged to apply
Company
Sioux City Community School District
The Sioux City Community School District (SCCSD) exists to educate students to believe in their talents and skills, achieve academic excellence, and succeed in reaching their potential.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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