What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Specialist - Nixa Education Foundation position at Nixa Public Schools?
Primary Tasks & Major Activities
Develop, coordinate, and implement strategies to grow and retain donations to support the mission of the Nixa Education Foundation. This role involves organizing large-scale fundraising initiatives, working with board members, supporting annual fundraising campaigns, and building relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers. This individual is charged with implementing major giving and planned giving fundraising strategies in collaboration with the NEF Board. Other duties include updating the NEF website and social media platforms, planning the annual NEF Gala, maintaining and updating the donor database, and serving as secretary to the NEF Board. This individual will also be responsible for staying current on fundraising trends and the nonprofit community.
Educational/Skills/Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communication/Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, donor and sponsor development, event planning, communications, and community engagement. They should be comfortable building relationships, making funding requests, managing social media and marketing efforts, coordinating events, and working collaboratively with volunteers, board members, school staff, and community partners to advance the Foundation's mission. This position requires a highly organized, independent thinker who has a passion for education and philanthropy. It is imperative that the candidate be self-motivated, persistent, and goal oriented. The candidate must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team while managing complex relationships. Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and a positive attitude toward generating successful partnerships. Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.
Application Procedure
Please apply online at http://www.nixapublicschools.net/. Contact HR@nixaschools.net or 417-724-6270 for assistance.
Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Develop, coordinate, and implement strategies to grow and retain donations to support the mission of the Nixa Education Foundation. This role involves organizing large-scale fundraising initiatives, working with board members, supporting annual fundraising campaigns, and building relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers. This individual is charged with implementing major giving and planned giving fundraising strategies in collaboration with the NEF Board. Other duties include updating the NEF website and social media platforms, planning the annual NEF Gala, maintaining and updating the donor database, and serving as secretary to the NEF Board. This individual will also be responsible for staying current on fundraising trends and the nonprofit community.
Educational/Skills/Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Communication/Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising, donor and sponsor development, event planning, communications, and community engagement. They should be comfortable building relationships, making funding requests, managing social media and marketing efforts, coordinating events, and working collaboratively with volunteers, board members, school staff, and community partners to advance the Foundation's mission. This position requires a highly organized, independent thinker who has a passion for education and philanthropy. It is imperative that the candidate be self-motivated, persistent, and goal oriented. The candidate must have the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team while managing complex relationships. Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and a positive attitude toward generating successful partnerships. Willingness to understand and support the District's Comprehensive School Improvement Plan. Must successfully pass a background check and drug test that are satisfactory to the Board of Education.
Application Procedure
Please apply online at http://www.nixapublicschools.net/. Contact HR@nixaschools.net or 417-724-6270 for assistance.
Nixa Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nixa Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.