Executive Director for the KCKS Foundation of Excellence

Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools•Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ different languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings. With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers. JOB GOAL: Execute the Foundation's strategic plan and successfully raise funds for classroom or student enrichment programs aligned to the school district's goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in business administration, marketing, education or related field.
Evidence of successful fundraising experience, and a minimum of five (5) years' successful employment.
Evidence of effective written and oral communication, presentation skills, and experience with social media and mass marketing.

Nice To Haves

Grant writing experience

Responsibilities

Recommend to the Foundation Board of Directors strategic strategies in the form of a written plan and proposed annual fiscal plan.
Develop and carry out fundraising activities established by the strategic plan.
Plan, write and support quarterly Foundation for Excellence Newsletters, Annual Report publications, pamphlets and program flyers.
Establishes ongoing relationships with organizations, individuals, and agencies who are current or potential contributors
Acts as a spokesperson for the Foundation, providing timely written and photographic media releases and communications.
Review requests for program funding and make recommendations to Board of Directors.
Coordinate and execute special fundraising events
Develop and implement strategies to research, identify, cultivate and solicit Foundation and corporate sources.
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and meet or correspond with donors and potential Foundation donors.
Develops and maintain the Foundation website and social media strategies to leverage on-line communications for donor contributions and patron requests.
Provide regular reports to the Board of Directors pertaining to fundraising efforts, budget, and other topics as requested.
Ensure compliance with and submission of all reports to governmental agencies and grantors.
Ensure compliance with policies that govern the Foundation and school district.
Must have strong influence and strategic professional relationships within Wyandotte County and KC Metro that can support the growth, visibility, and donor network of the Foundation.
Ability to lead a team with exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.