POSITION SUMMARY:
Under
the direction of the Chief of Staff, the incumbent will support all
aspects of project management, development and fundraising for the Excellence
in Education Foundation for PGCPS, Inc., which will come from a diverse range
of sources including foundations, government, organizations, businesses, major
donors, individuals, grants and events.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Plan, manage and execute a
comprehensive foundations relations program for the Excellence in Education
Foundation for PGCPS, Inc. that supports the strategic goals of Prince George’s
County Public Schools;
Identify, cultivate and solicit the
development of strong and supportive relationships with all stakeholder groups
including corporate foundations, government entities, organizations,
businesses, major donors, individuals and for-profit and non-profit entities;
Organize and implement all aspects of
fundraising – both monetary and in-kind – for foundation events (e.g., Golfing
for Education Tournament, Walk/Run for Education, Gala Celebration for
Corporate and Business Partners, etc.);
Direct and manage the work of the
foundation’s Board of Directors;
Develop and implement strategies to
support fund development and fundraising;
Establish procedures for the
recruitment, screening, orientation, utilization and recognition of volunteers
who support the work of the Excellence in Education Foundation for PGCPS, Inc.;
Conduct research for potential sources
of funding, including grants, past contributors, new donors, corporate
contributors and foundations;
Create promotional materials to
support all fundraising events;
Act as an intermediary for school and
central office personnel, parents, the public, private and other government
agencies;
Answer varied inquiries and resolves
problems to support the process of fundraising;
Make necessary arrangements for all
events including space, time, volunteers, materials, etc.;
Support schools with their fundraising
efforts by providing direction and training as needed;
Oversee the status of profits/losses,
funds raised, etc.;
Acknowledge donations received and prepare
appropriate thank you letters;
Work collaboratively with Treasurer to
annually prepare/send official donation acknowledgement(s) including fair
market value estimates for costs of goods or services received in connection
with the donation;
Properly
track and efficiently document all fundraising activities;
Properly
track all donations and grant payments, maintain electronic and paper filing
systems for all donations established;
Compile and send out information packs
to potential donors and supporters; and
Serve as liaison with suppliers and
order materials for fundraising events and preparing all materials in advance
of any events.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Must have considerable knowledge of
public education, the news media, local government and related political
processes;
Must have a high degree of technical
competence and the communicative talents;
Must have a friendly and professional
speaking voice with strong phone etiquette skills;
Must be a strong and positive
salesperson;
Must possess the ability to negotiate,
build and maintain relationships and inspire others;
Must have a keen understanding of a
varied number of fundraising techniques including: committed giving, direct
marketing and corporate giving;
Must demonstrate successful experience
as a fundraiser;
Must demonstrate successful experience
as an event coordinator;
Must have exceptional problem-solving
and decision-making skills;
Must have the ability to think
analytically;
Must be an excellent oral and written
communicator;
Must have effective public speaking
skills;
Must have good physical condition; and
Must have proficiency in standard
office computer software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university in business management, public
relations or a related field; or at least ten (10) years of successful
experience working in the business community; or any equivalent combination of
experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and
abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.