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Coordinator/Foundation Director

Geary County USD 475

Larry Dixon Center

GEARY COMMUNMITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION DIRECTOR\ Job Description\ \ Classification : Classified\ Division/Department: Devin Center\ Job Category: Administrative Assistant\ FLSA: Non-Exempt\ Title: Geary Community Schools Foundation Director(Part Time)\ \ Reports to: Geary Community Schools Foundation Board of Trustees\ \ Position Summary/Purpose Statement:\ \ The Geary Community Schools Foundation Executive Director shall be the chief operating officer of the not-for-profit corporation and provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and community engagement to advance the mission and priorities of the Foundation. This position is responsible for organizing the activities and affairs of the Foundation to accomplish its operation on sound business principles. This includes managing programs, cultivating donor relationships, administering scholarships and grant funds for local educators and scholarships for students as recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees in accord with USD 475, which will provide compensation.\ \ Essential Functions

Provide vision, leadership and strategic direction for all

Foundation programs and activities

Implement policies and priorities established by the Board of

Trustees

Develop annual goals, objectives and action plans aligned with the

Foundations mission

Prepare and present reports, updates and recommendations to the

Board of Trustees as required and in collaboration with the Trustees

Lead, motivate, and develop volunteers, fostering positive work

relationships

Serve as the public face of the organization, build relationships

with stakeholders and media and communicate the organizations mission and impact to the public

Ensure the organization adheres to legal and regulatory requirements

and implement sound operational and financial policies

\ Responsibilities:

Sets the organizations strategic direction, articulate its mission

and vision and inspire volunteers, and Board of Trustees to achieve goals.

Collaborate with the Board of Trustees and financial advisors to

manage investment, endowments, and budgets

Prepare annual budgets and financial reports for Trustee review and

approval

Develop and execute fundraising strategies, secure necessary

resources, manage the budget, and maintain the organizations financial health

Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of Foundation

programs, ensuring they align with the mission and serve the organization effectively

Collaborate with USD 475 administration, the JCHS Scholarship and

Intern Specialist and other USD 475 staff to build and maintain positive relationships and teamwork for Foundation programs, projects and events.

Provide leadership and assist with all projects and events of

the Foundation

Initiate fundraising, seek funds and grants

Promote and market Foundations work

Oversee Foundation scholarship and grant programs.

Collaborate with donors to manage designated student and educator

scholarships

Lead donor recognition, stewardship, and communication

gatherings

\ Qualifications

Bachelors Degree preferred and/or experience consistent with the job

description

Experience in non-profit leadership, foundation management or

educational administration

Working knowledge of USD 475 schools and community

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Demonstrated commitment to education and community involvement

Notice of Nondiscrimination\ Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of rac

USD 475 Geary County Schools**

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