REPORTS TO: Board of Directors

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The executive director is responsible for the daily administration and management of the Foundation, which includes but is not limited to annual fund development, marketing, management of all fiscal resources, supervision and coordination of paid staff and volunteers, and business operations in accordance with standard nonprofit practices. The Executive Director works with and supports the Board of Directors to define its priorities, build and develop teamwork among Board members and other volunteer leaders, and ensure program and fiscal accountability.

EDUCATION:

• BA or BS and appropriate professional experience

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in senior level management
• Significant and measurable experience in fundraising in a nonprofit organization.
• Executive Director or Development Director experience preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Management and Administration

• Provide leadership in developing organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors, and carry out plans and policies as authorized by the Board.
• Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the Foundation’s work.
• Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in philanthropy and education foundations in general.
• Oversee maintenance of financial, donor and alumni databases to ensure all are up-to-date and accurate.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility for the annual budget.
• Provide financial oversight and report to the Board regularly.

Fundraising

• Direct all fundraising efforts including major gifts, annual appeal renewals, and other personal individual solicitations including donor cultivation for the Foundation.
• Accompany Board members to solicitation meetings.
• Direct all fundraising efforts for corporate, parent and community support.
• Direct and manage events as directed by the Foundation Board.
• Provide leadership in developing synergistic, district-wide fundraising plans with the HUSD.
• Communicate regularly with the HUSD Superintendent with regard to tactical plans.

Board Relations and Board Communications

• Assist the Board in maintaining and promoting the vision and mission of the Foundation.
• Initiate and assist in recommending and developing policies and setting priorities.
• Keep the Board and Board President fully informed on the condition of the Foundation and other important factors affecting the health of the organization.
• Work with the Board President to ensure effective and efficient Board committee structure and operations.
• Communicate regularly with the President and key committee leaders.
• Serve as staff liaison to Board committees as appropriate.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection and orientation of new Board members and officers.
• Assist the President in planning the agenda and materials for the Board meetings and the annual retreat.
• Provide an Executive Director Report, a written summary of activities, at Board meetings.
• Attend Board meetings.

Public Relations and Communications

• Develop and implement marketing timeline and communications plan approved by the Board.
• Establish and strengthen working relationships with the Principals, the HUSD superintendent, the School Board, and the community.
• Identify and develop new partnerships with business and community leaders.
• Ensure appropriate representation, as a HEF spokesperson, to all community stakeholders.
• Oversee developing Annual Report, event programs, brochures, flyers and all other publications.

Personnel

• Encourage Board and volunteer development and education.

Characteristics, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstration of leadership, sense of vision and ability to motivate others.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor and presentation.
• Strong verbal, written communication, listening, and public speaking skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Experience and strong ability to work with and support the Board of Directors.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of volunteers, school administrators, faculty, students and parents.
• Extensive knowledge of finance and budgeting.
• Demonstration of initiative, creativity and follow-through.
• Ability to multi-task and be in control of numerous tasks at any one time.
• Excellent time manager with strong planning skills.
• Strong sense of organization.
• High level of energy, enthusiasm, and humor.
• Passionate about education, and supporting our Healdsburg public schools, teachers, and students.