District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director

District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director JobID: 5277 Position Type: ADMINISTRATIVEDate Posted: 10/16/2026Location: Forest View Educational CenterDate Available: 10/16/2026 Closing Date: Open until filled Additional Information: Show/Hide District 214 Education Foundation Executive DirectorCommunity Engagement and Outreach DepartmentDepartment: Central AdministrationLocation: Forest View Educational CenterFLSA Status: ExemptTerm: Full Year- 260 daysUnit Classification: Supervisory Grade FourWage Classification: Annual Salary ( $92,225- $115,281 )Supervisor: District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees, Board Chair, Director ofCommunity Engagement and OutreachSupervises: District 214 Education Foundation StaffPosition SummaryThe District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director is the executive leader of the EducationFoundation to support and further the mission of the Education Foundation. The mission of theEducation Foundation is to support innovation, student success, and lifelong learning throughout HighSchool District 214 by generating and distributing financial and other community resources, creating andfostering alumni relationships, and encouraging and promoting new partnerships. The role supports andstrengthens District 214 Community Engagement and Outreach in leading fundraising efforts andfacilitating community engagement and outreach initiatives for District 214. Please note: the position titleis used by District 214 for internal hiring purposes. The Education Foundation will maintain its own titlesfor Education Foundation positions and assign responsibilities based on organizational needs. Education and/or Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nonprofit management, businessadministration, finance, communications, education, public administration, fundraising/development,or a related field.Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit management orleadership, fundraising development, community engagement, or a related field.Demonstrated experience developing and cultivating funding resources, relationships with donors,community partners, business leaders, and other stakeholders.Experience working with a nonprofit board, governing board, or volunteer leadership organizationpreferred.Demonstrated experience in all aspects of fundraising strategy including marketing and branding,donor cultivation and stewardship, grant development and management, special events, andphilanthropic initiatives.Experience managing budgets, financial processes, programs, staff, volunteers, and organizationaloperations in, or related to, a school district or other educational setting.Essential Functions Sets the strategic planning, vision, and direction of the District 214 Education Foundation, asgoverned by the Education Foundation Board of Trustees and through collaborative partnershipwith District 214, shapes, implements, and evaluates organizational goals and objectives.Oversees the management of the Education Foundation's day-to-day functions.Establishes, manages, and implements fundraising and communication plans.Shares information about the District 214 Education Foundation with the broader communitythrough public speaking and print, digital, and social media.Serves as the primary liaison and staff for the District 214 Education Foundation Board ofTrustees and its committees, including preparing regular activity reports to inform the Trustees ofsuccesses, challenges, and the organization's financial health.Leads efforts to determine the District 214 Education Foundation's program and funding priorities,aligns the Board and District staff around those priorities, and provides insight on strategies forfunding them.As governed by the District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees, ensures properstewardship of charitable gifts, and implements sound financial practices with regard to thedeposit, management and disbursement of funds.Identifies, cultivates, and pursues charitable contributions from existing donors and new givingby individuals, including high net worth individuals, families, businesses, and communitypartners, both through direct personal interaction and as part of supported team effort of theEducation Foundation.Facilitates the Education Foundation Board of Trustees' engagement, supporting and guidingtheir ambassador and fundraising efforts, advising them on mission, cultivation, solicitation, andstewardship actions, and helping to prioritize their time spent.Identifies and develops relationships with prospective Education Foundation Trustees supportedby the Education Foundation Board to create a leadership pipeline for it.Works with the Foundation Board Chair to plan and manage quarterly Board meetings. Assists theEducation Foundation Board Chair and other executive officers, as needed.Coordinates efforts throughout the District with individual departments and schools, booster clubs,parent groups, activity clubs, athletic teams, performance groups, and other organizations toensure application of appropriate donor relations protocols.Collaborates with District leadership to ensure equity is infused in practice, and that the Districtand the Education Foundation remain at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.Performs other duties at the joint direction of the Superintendent (or the Director of CommunityEngagement and Outreach) and the Education Foundation Board Chair (or Vice Chair).Skills RequiredStrong leadership and organizational management skills, with the ability to translate organizationalpriorities into strategies, goals, and measurable results.Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit fundraising, donor cultivation, storytelling and solicitation,stewardship, and relationship management.Ability to build and sustain relationships with donors, alumni, business and community leaders,school district staff, families, and other stakeholders.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling, public speaking and the abilityto communicate the Education Foundation's mission and impact to diverse audiences.Ability to work effectively with, and support, a volunteer Board of Trustees, including boarddevelopment, engagement, governance, lead cultivation, and fundraising.Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, charitable gift administration, andappropriate stewardship of donor funds.Strong project and event management skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities,timelines, budgets, and partners.Ability to supervise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent the EducationFoundation and District with professionalism and integrity.Working knowledge of digital communications, donor-management systems, and technology toolsthat support fundraising and organizational effectiveness.Ability to work collaboratively across school district departments and schools while navigating thedistinct governance and fiduciary responsibilities of the Education Foundation.Portrait of an Educator Commitments This role demonstrates these commitments through their daily work and decision-making:1. Foster Student Voice: Builds fundraising programs and storytelling that surface studentperspectives and increase family access to additional resources for student success and lifelonglearning.2. Remain Curious: Stays current on funding resources, donor development, and communitypartnerships building practices, and cultivates new solutions that foster innovation at schools andacross the District 214 experience.3. Embrace Change & Stay Flexible: Adjusts systems, workflows, policies and protocols asprograms, donor interests, and community needs change.4. Innovate & Reflect: Uses analytics and feedback to identify fundraising and programimprovements and strengthen operational effectiveness.5. Inspire & Mentor: Trains and mentors Foundation staff, building shared ownership.6. Promote Collaboration: Partners with schools, educators, staff, community partners, businessleaders, and other stakeholders to deliver more opportunities for student success and lifelonglearning.7. Demonstrate Kindness: Approaches families, donors, alumni, community partners, andcolleagues with patience, respect, and a service-first mindset.8. Build Equitable & Inclusive Environments: Ensures Foundation resources, programs, andpartnerships expand access and opportunity across District 214 communities.Additional InformationThe information in this job description is not an exhaustive listing of duties performed in thisposition. Additional duties may be assigned.This district provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants foremployment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state orlocal laws. Click the RED "APPLY" button above to begin an online application. Please be aware that as a requirement of your application you will be invited to complete a digital interview via RIVS (Interviewstream). The invitation will come to your email and the RIVS (Interviewstream) system gives you ten (10) calendar days to complete the interview from the time the invitation is issued.Keep in mind that the interview must be completed before you can submit your application, even if the interview expiration is beyond the date of the application deadline. Therefore, all your application materials, interview included, must be submitted by the application deadline.Please email hrdept@d214.org to request an extension. "We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status."