Executive Director

The Cocalico Area Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to provide support for educational enhancement in the Cocalico school community.  The Executive Director is a key management position for the Foundation and works closely with the Board of Directors to plan, organize and manage the administration and fundraising for the Foundation to fulfill the organization's mission. The Executive Director will have oversight and be accountable for the foundation's financial health as well as assist in the process to solicit and evaluate educational projects and to award foundation funding.  The Executive Director will report to the President of the Foundation Board.  Organizational Leadership  • Adhere to the organization’s strategic plan  • Assist the board treasurer with the annual budget, bookkeeping and year-end tax preparation  • Collaborate with board members, staff, district employees, and others to uphold a supportive culture that inspires active participation and clear, open communication  • Assist the Classroom/EITC Grant Committee's awards process by facilitating grant applications, selection, notification, and account reporting  • Provide administrative support for the Board of Directors and its committees, including management of the board's membership, terms of office, attendance, and orientation. Creates documents to support the Board as needed. • Identify and support the development of policies and procedures  • Maintain current Foundation licenses and certifications   Fundraising  • Coordinate and executes a comprehensive fundraising strategy including, but not limited to, annual giving, special events, planned giving, and endowment growth in conjunction with the Fundraising Committee  • Expand partnerships that will lead to sustainable, diversified funding streams and significant philanthropic investments in CEF’s future  • Develop grant and funding proposals aligned to strategic initiatives that support the mission of the organization  • Execute standardized mechanisms for comprehensive donor acknowledgement including, but not limited to, verbal and written correspondence, engagement opportunities, impact statements, and investment performance reports  • Manage and increase Educational Improvement Tax Credits from businesses   Communications  • Promotes open and timely communication with the Board and District staff • Prepare in conjunction with District staff and the Board, appropriate media announcements regarding fundraising events, grant awards and foundation activities.  • Build the foundation's positive public image by clearly communicating its accomplishments to Cocalico parents, faculty, administrators, and the citizenry at large  • Maintain existing and build new community partnerships by attending appropriate district school and service group events  • Work with the district staff to coordinate and promote foundation events  • Respect the confidentiality of non-public foundation and school district information   Qualifications  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience  • Proven leadership, organizational and priority-setting skills  • Demonstrated ability to create new programmatic and revenue-raising opportunities  • Strong written and verbal communication skills  • Proven history in use of social media to support marketing and fundraising activities  • Knowledge of fundraising information sources and processes  • Candidate must pass appropriate background checks as required by the school district  Background The Cocalico Area Educational Foundation was established in 1998 to enhance the educational experiences of the school district's students and faculty. It is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, operating independently of the school district. It raises funds through events, grants, and tax-deductible contributions to promote innovative educational programs and supplement existing ones. CEF does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, creed, religion, physical ability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.