Executive Director

Essential Qualifications

• 4-year college degree
• Commitment to and enthusiasm for public education
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong marketing, public relations, fundraising, and event planning experience
• Bookkeeping or accounting experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with a range of online tools (including databases)

Preferred Qualifications

• Past success working with a Board of Directors/Trustees
• Documented experience in non-profit organizations
• Demonstrated experience with a range of social media platforms

Job Description

The Executive Director (ED) will provide leadership and management of the LTEF, ensuring successful execution of its mission to foster educational excellence, creativity, and achievement in Lawrence Township Public Schools. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the ED will have extensive operational responsibility for LTEF's activities, including financial reporting, donor cultivation and engagement, and event management.

The ED will initially develop deep knowledge of LTEF core programs and operations and will work closely with teachers and administrators in the Lawrence Township Public Schools. The ED will actively engage and energize LTEF volunteers, board members, event committees, partnering organizations, and funders. As the sole staff member of LTEF, the ED serves as the hub for communication with multiple audiences and stakeholders.

Fundraising

• Develop and manage fundraising campaigns
• Write grant proposals
• Facilitate donor relations
• Update donation portal
• Maintain DonorPerfect database
• Acknowledge all donations

Event Planning

• Organize Transportation and Logistics of annual fundraisers including venue, permits, games, raffles, insurance, secure sponsors and donors, publicize, attend, and execute event

Grant-making

• Engage regularly with district administrators
• Provide grant consultations to and guidance for school staff
• Administer and set up grant applications on Foundant (Grant Management Hub)
• Attend grant-funded activities and events
• Attend Board of Education meetings to present grant awards

Finance

• Oversee the efficient and effective operation of the foundation
• Prepare checks for payable invoices
• Work with the Treasurer to prepare annual budget
• Maintain accounts in QuickBooks
• Generate monthly financial reports
• Oversee creation and filing of 990 and other required reports

Communications

• Maintain website, social media platforms, mailing lists
• Publicize grant awards
• Prepare LTEF annual report

Administration

• Work with board to identify and recruit new board members and volunteers
• Develop annual meeting calendar and committees
• Prepare for monthly board meetings
• Maintain LTEF office and equipment

Pay

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Township of Lawrence, NJ 08648