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Position / Title: Coordinator of U-46 Educational Foundation
Bargaining Unit:  ADM	Department/Location: Communications & Community Relations
Calendar Days: 261	Reports To: Director of Communications & Community Relations
JD Revision Date: 02/01/2026	Supervises: None

Function / Position Summary

The Coordinator of the U-46 Educational Foundation works collaboratively with the Foundation Board to implement the organization's comprehensive strategic plan to strengthen the Foundation and meet its vision to "Expand opportunities for all U-46 students in a changing world." This shall be accomplished through the development of fundraising activities, donor relations, alumni relations, and marketing strategies that drive financial support benefiting School District U-46's students and employees.

The Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a long-term fundraising strategy, ensuring that the Foundation meets annual benchmarks. In addition, the Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and efficient distribution of the funds based on annual Board funding priorities. The Coordinator serves as the primary administrator of the Foundation and is responsible for all related office functions.

This position will report to the Director of Communications & Community Relations and work in direct support of the U-46 Educational Foundation.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Board Support and Engagement

• Manage the flow of information to all Board members.
• Provide regular reports to the Foundation Board regarding all strategic plan metrics, including fundraising efforts.
• Develop Board meeting agendas and supporting documents in collaboration with the Board Officers.
• Assist the Policy/Board Development Committee with recruitment, onboarding, and Board member development.
• Work with the Finance Committee to oversee the Foundation's financial reporting and record keeping/tracking.
• Support the work of other Foundation committees as needed.

Planning and Administration

• Oversee the Foundation's daily operations, including meeting management, fundraising activities, financial oversight, program development and execution (e.g., scholarships, grants, etc.), and donor relations.
• Develop and maintain office processes and activities to assure a high-quality operation and service level.
• Track organizational metrics to measure outcomes of the Strategic Plan and calibrate as needed.
• Ensure compliance in the timely filing of all reports/documents according to district/state/federal laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Work closely with Board-approved third-party vendors/consultants (financial/legal) as needed and manage relevant contractual obligations.

Fundraising

• Lead, facilitate, and collaborate with U-46 school administrators and the Foundation Board to plan and implement fundraising campaigns and events.
• Cultivate community and alumni relationships in order to generate revenue from individual organization, foundation, corporate and other donors.
• Develop and execute an annual plan for ongoing donor communications, including impact reporting.

Community Relations

• Articulate the Foundation's vision and mission through a wide variety of tactics including ongoing in- person interactions, marketing materials, and multimedia communications.
• Ensure proper use of the Foundation brand among the Board, U-46 employees, vendors, and partners.
• Regularly attend District, school, parent, local government and community meetings and events to share information and provide formal presentations about the Foundation.
• Lead, facilitate, and collaborate with U-46 high school administrators and employees to develop an alumni relations program, including the development of an alumni database.

General

• Maintain the confidentiality of student/family and employee information in the department and in the community.
• Maintain department-specific equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or 5-7 years of similar work experience required.

Experience / Knowledge

• Prior administrative and foundation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of non-profit and public-school funding.
• Proven experience in fundraising and marketing, including donor management and supporting CRM systems.
• Knowledge of financial management accounting software.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Impeccable follow up and follow through.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven advanced skills in multiple methods of communicating to various audiences (including website management/maintenance).
• Experience using basic graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office products and Google Suite.
• Strong project planning, organizational and time-management skills with an ability to work in a high- volume environment.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision as well as in a team setting.
• Knowledge of U-46 and community leaders, partners, and groups preferred
• Bilingual Spanish/English written & verbal a plus.

Salary/Benefits

Terms of Employment

• This is a 12-month position with salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The salary range for this position is $85,602.00- $128,410.00. Our typical practice is to hire in between the minimum and midpoint ($106,999.00).
• Flexibility in regular schedule necessary; evening/weekend work required.
• Frequent offsite work; must be willing to travel, primarily within U-46 district boundaries.

Email Address

mariselafonseca@u-46.org

School District

https://www.u-46.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/u46/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration+-+Non-Certified

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