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Location: Yakima, WA
Job Type: Executive Nonprofit Management
Base: $45,000 - $55,000
Employee Type: Full-time, Exempt
Req'd Education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Nonprofit/Education
Req'd Experience: 3 - 5 Years
Manages Others: Yes
Relocation Covered: No
FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director acts as the Chief Administrative Officer directing and managing the day-to-day business affairs of the Yakima Schools Foundation. The Executive Director is responsible for facilitating all development and fundraising efforts to advance the foundation’s growth and development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Community Development - promotes and represents the YSF within the community
Yakima School District Liaison - promotes and represents the YSF within the Yakima School District. Works with the YSD Superintendent and other administrative staff regarding YSF programs and special projects
Fundraising - works with event chair/co-chair to establish event timelines and ensure adherence to the timelines in order to achieve budgeted financial goals
Donor Development - develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major individual and corporate donors. Cultivate a database of potential new individual, corporate and in-kind donors and supporters.
Endowment Development - build a database of individual and corporate donors, grants and other sources of funding in order to increase the value of the YSF Endowment Funds
Grant Development - research and develop a database of grant opportunities available to the YSF. Prepare, submit and track the outcome of grant proposals
YSF Office - first point of contact for the foundation. Answer phone calls, voicemail and email. Process incoming mail and requests. Maintain office space, equipment and supplies
Financial Management - budgeting and accounting, monthly financial activities, and tax reporting obligations of the Foundation
Fundraising - actively participates in all fundraising events. Provides administrative support to event chair/co-chair and committee
Meetings of the Board and committees - prepare meeting agendas and packets for delivery to Board and committee members prior to the scheduled meeting
YSD Grant Funding / Allocations - YSF contact for teachers and administrators regarding the YSD Grant Program and system. Maintain accurate and complete records of the Allocations Program
Scholarships - facilitate and develop new annual scholarship awards
Recordkeeping - maintain all files and records of the YSF in an organized and efficient manner
Annual Calendar - maintains and updates the YSF annual calendar
Strategic Planning - assists in establishing short and long range goals of the YSF
Communications - Prepare and/or edit internal and external correspondence including letters, faxes, emails and memos
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Three to Five (3-5) years development/administration/office-management experience or combination of relevant work experience and education (Non-Profit experience preferred)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Strong administrative, organizational, time management and leadership skills.
Proficient in commonly used computer applications including Microsoft Office, Outlook, Adobe, Internet and Social Media
Knowledge of Quickbooks, Mail Chimp and Go Daddy website management a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective promotional skills including working with the press and media
Ability to make timely, effective, and decisive decisions
Demonstrates competent fiduciary responsibility
Proven track record in fundraising, grant writing and fund development
Self-motivated, result oriented with the ability to prioritize work flow and work effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to interact effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds
LICENSES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington State Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability/Insurance required.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
A combination of office-based work setting and attending off site meetings and events
REPORTS TO: President of the Board of Directors
SUPERVISES: College interns and volunteers
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:
$45,000-$55,000 Annual Salary
Healthcare Allowance, Sick Pay, Vacation, Holidays
Phone Allowance
Interested applicants should submit their cover letters and resumes through this post or visit our website at: https://yakimaschoolsfoundation.org/
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