Coordinator of U-46 Educational Foundation

Coordinator of U-46 Educational Foundation Share: Print: Duties Position/Title: CoordinatorofU-46 EducationalFoundation BargainingUnit: ADM Department/Location: Communications& CommunityRelations CalendarDays: 261 ReportsTo: DirectorofCommunications& CommunityRelations JDRevisionDate: 02/01/2026 Supervises: None Function/PositionSummary The Coordinator of the U-46 Educational Foundation works collaboratively with the Foundation Board to implementtheorganization'scomprehensivestrategicplantostrengthentheFoundationandmeetitsvision 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 BoardSupportand Engagement ManagetheflowofinformationtoallBoardmembers. ProvideregularreportstotheFoundationBoardregardingallstrategicplanmetrics,including fundraising efforts. DevelopBoardmeetingagendasandsupportingdocumentsincollaborationwiththeBoardOfficers. AssistthePolicy/BoardDevelopmentCommitteewithrecruitment,onboarding,andBoardmember development. WorkwiththeFinanceCommitteetooverseetheFoundation'sfinancialreporting andrecord keeping/tracking. SupporttheworkofotherFoundationcommitteesasneeded. PlanningandAdministration Oversee the Foundation's daily operations, including meeting management, fundraising activities, financialoversight,programdevelopmentandexecution(e.g.,scholarships,grants,etc.),anddonor relations. Developandmaintainofficeprocessesandactivitiestoassureahigh-qualityoperationand service level. TrackorganizationalmetricstomeasureoutcomesoftheStrategicPlanandcalibrateasneeded. Ensurecomplianceinthetimelyfilingofallreports/documentsaccordingtodistrict/state/federallaws, regulations, and procedures. WorkcloselywithBoard-approvedthird-partyvendors/consultants(financial/legal)asneededand manage relevant contractual obligations. Lead,facilitate,andcollaboratewithU-46schooladministratorsandtheFoundationBoardtoplanand implement fundraising campaigns and events. Cultivatecommunityandalumnirelationshipsinordertogeneraterevenuefromindividualorganization, foundation, corporate and other donors. Developandexecuteanannualplanforongoingdonorcommunications,includingimpactreporting. CommunityRelations ArticulatetheFoundation'svisionandmissionthroughawidevarietyoftacticsincludingongoing in- person interactions, marketing materials, and multimedia communications. EnsureproperuseoftheFoundationbrandamongtheBoard,U-46employees,vendors,andpartners. RegularlyattendDistrict,school,parent,localgovernment andcommunitymeetingsandeventsto share information and provide formal presentations about the Foundation. Lead,facilitate,andcollaboratewithU-46highschooladministratorsandemployeestodevelopan alumni relations program, including the development of an alumni database. General Maintaintheconfidentialityof student/familyandemployeeinformationinthedepartmentandinthe community. Otherdutiesasassigned. Qualifications Education Bachelor'sDegreeor5-7yearsofsimilarworkexperiencerequired. Experience/Knowledge Prioradministrativeandfoundationexperiencepreferred. Knowledgeofnon-profitandpublic-schoolfunding. Provenexperienceinfundraisingandmarketing,including donormanagementandsupportingCRM systems. Knowledgeoffinancialmanagementaccountingsoftware. Excellentinterpersonal,facilitation,andcollaborationskills. Impeccablefollowupandfollowthrough. Exceptionalwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills. Provenadvancedskillsinmultiplemethodsofcommunicatingtovariousaudiences(includingwebsite management/maintenance). Experienceusingbasicgraphicdesigntools(Canva,AdobeCreativeSuite). ProficiencyusingMicrosoftOfficeproductsandGoogleSuite. Strong projectplanning,organizationalandtime-managementskillswithanabilitytoworkinahigh- volume environment. Abilitytoworkindependentlywithlimitedsupervisionaswellasinateamsetting. KnowledgeofU-46andcommunityleaders,partners,andgroupspreferred BilingualSpanish/Englishwritten&verbalaplus. Salary/Benefits Termsof Employment Thisisa12-monthpositionwithsalaryandbenefitsasestablishedbytheBoardofEducation. The salary range for this position is $85,602.00- $128,410.00 .Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ($106,999.00). Flexibilityinregularschedulenecessary;evening/weekendworkrequired. Frequentoffsitework;mustbewillingtotravel,primarilywithinU-46districtboundaries. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Illinois Association of School Administrators