Join Our Team!
We are hiring for our Executive Director position at McKinney Education Foundation! Please email interest and resume to our Office Manager, Sharon Cox at shcox@mckinneyisd.net.
DESCRIPTION
The Executive Director is the key management leader of the McKinney Education Foundation and develops, owns, and implements strategic plans that meet impact goals and objectives created in partnership with the Board of Directors. The position reports directly to and provides leadership for an all-volunteer Board of Directors. Competency requirements are fundraising/development, marketing, community outreach, staff oversight/development, and financial oversight.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
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Bachelor’s Degree
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Knowledge of how public-school systems operate
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Significant experience in the following areas: fundraising, marketing communications, and
public/private nonprofit foundation management
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Supervisory management experience required
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Motivated individual with executive/administrative skills
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Experience working with non-profit Board of Directors
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Thorough knowledge of non-profit organization management
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Demonstrated ability to write effective correspondence, proposals, marketing materials, and
solicitations
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Effective oral communication skills to deliver persuasive presentations to individuals and
groups
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Ability to organize and set priorities, to manage workload and complete projects in a timely
manner
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Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
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Familiar with word processing data base, Power Point, web page design and publisher
software, grant and donor software.
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Ability to manage budget and personnel
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Ability to read and understand financial statements.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Development
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Creates strategies for engaging new partners/donors and new funding sources for the
Foundation; determines prioritization for maximum impact.
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Strengthens existing donor relationships through donor stewardship and develops
communications that continually re-engage our partners.
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Develops successful partnership creation in order to cultivate resources necessary to support
McKinney Education Foundation’s mission.
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Develops engagement activities which heighten the visibility, presence and position of the
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McKinney Education Foundation as an essential community resource
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Tracks and manages new and existing donors in our Donor Management system; exhibits
data-driven decision making and strategic guidance.
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Board & Volunteer Management
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Exhibits a growth mindset to provide guidance, support, and assistance to MEF Board
committees and volunteers with a long-term sustainability for the Foundation, including
succession planning.
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Builds connections between the MEF Board of Directors, MISD Administration, city influentials,
business community, volunteers, etc., to foster community building through long-term
partnerships.
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Leads the strategic development process, ensuring MEF goals are at the core of all activity
and focus is maintained on accomplishment of the MEF mission.
Financial Management:
Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the McKinney Education Foundation, to include
submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which
accurately reflect the financial condition of the organization.
Arranges regularly required nonprofit 990 audits, meets with auditors, and addresses any
deficiencies revealed in the audit in a timely manner.
Marketing Communication:
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Acts as the “voice of the Foundation,” as an articulate and enthusiastic communicator who
conveys passion for our mission both in frequent public speaking as well as in social media/
marketing/PR.
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Directs the implementation of the Foundation’s internal and external public relations programs
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Maintains membership and represent the Foundation in appropriate professional groups,
organizations, associations, and community service clubs.
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Directs and supervises the preparation, production, and distribution of all publications, A/V
Power Point presentations, marketing communications programs including periodic
newsletters, direct mail programs, news releases, and an annual report for the Foundation.
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Staff Management
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Plans, assigns, and oversees the staff workload, conduct performance appraisals, address
and solve Foundation employee complaints and problems.
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Collaborates to work effectively with others on common tasks; takes actions which respect the
needs and contributions of others; contributes to and accepts the consensus; negotiates a win win solution to achieve the objectives of the Foundation’s strategic vision and mission.
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Demonstrates the ability to relate to multiple constituencies.
Mental/Physical Demands and Environmental Factors:
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Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
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Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/
pulling, and twisting
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Motion: Frequent walking
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Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds);
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Environment: Work inside, may work outside
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Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular
hours; nights and weekends.