REQUIRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and related experience that demonstrates the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 3–5 years of progressive nonprofit fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in individual giving, corporate sponsorships, grant writing, and/or major gifts.
• 3–5 years of nonprofit leadership or managerial experience, including supervising staff and/or leading teams and volunteers.
• Experience working with or supporting a nonprofit board of directors (preferred)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

8 Hours/230 Days

Administrative Salary Schedule (Group E - Coordinator Schedule)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year.  Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position provides strategic leadership, drives fund development and manages operations to advance the Foundation’s mission of supporting education and enriching the quality of life in our community by raising and managing funds.

The ideal candidate is a relationship-driven fundraiser, a confident leader and a passionate champion of public education who can grow resources and strengthen partnerships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Relationship Management & Board Partnership:

• Ensures the mission, vision, and strategic plan of the Foundation is implemented to the fullest extent possible and aligned with the Board’s strategic priorities. 
• Provides necessary structures and supports to encourage successful board engagement, board governance and board committee work.
• Identifies, recruits, and develops volunteer leadership to support events, campaigns, and initiatives, ensuring continuity and long-term success.
• Serves as a liaison between district leadership, school staff, the Foundation, and the broader community to align efforts in support of public education.
• Works with the Board of Directors to implement a comprehensive marketing and public relations strategy for the Foundation that includes the use of social media, websites and media coverage
• Reports to the board of directors on the work of the foundation and issues that may affect the foundation. Provides a flow of communication between the foundation board and the school district.

Program, Scholarship and Grant Management:

• Oversees development and implementation of scholarship programs for Lexington One students, including managing application processes, facilitating committee reviews, and ensuring funds are awarded and disbursed in accordance with donor intent.
• Oversees classroom, school and district grant programs funded by the Foundation, ensuring alignment with district priorities and donor expectations.
• Facilitates the annual LEAP campaign among school district employees, including messaging, marketing and reporting the impact and purpose of LEAP funds.
• Establishes and manages a compassionate application and review process for those seeking LEAP emergency funds and ensures timely and appropriate responses.
• Ensures that all programs funded by the Foundation are monitored for impact and that results are reported back to donors, the Board and the community when appropriate.

Operations & Staff Leadership:

• Provides leadership and supervision to assigned staff members, setting clear expectations and supporting professional growth.
• Develops and maintains internal policies and procedures that support effective, efficient and compliant Foundation operations.
• Ensures proper record-keeping, reporting, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and best practices in nonprofit management.
• Cultivates a collaborative, mission-focused team culture centered on integrity, accountability and service.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Lexington County School District One Board policies. Must be able to access reliable transportation.

Personal computer experience required. Strong knowledge of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, electronic file management, the internet, and reporting and presentation software. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to apply knowledge and current research and theory. Ability to organize and implement a flexible work schedule in order to meet reporting deadlines. Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group. Ability to submit all requested reports and documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with scheduled deadlines. Some extended hours and multiple demands from several people are frequently required of the employee. Computer literacy required. 

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and activities of the school district that pertain to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Knowledge of school policies, procedures, and operations. Ability to demonstrate proper maintenance, safe operation, and utilization of equipment, materials, and supplies used in daily activities. Ability to maintain high standards of accuracy in exercising duties. Ability to anticipate work to be completed and to complete work without the need for direct supervision. Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and student records and information. Ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, co-workers, teachers, students, and the general public.   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds such as boxes of materials. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as furniture or boxes of materials.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen and/or reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Occasionally the position requires the employee to work irregular or extended hours. Duties of the job require frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment for this position varies. The noise level in this environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. 

Work is conducted primarily indoors with no significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Physical demands are generally restricted to general office work requiring the occasional lifting and moving of items weighing up to twenty-five pounds. Requires ability to conduct duties that require constant attention and meeting tight deadlines. Local travel is required; occasional overnight travel may be required.  

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job is evaluated annually according to Board Policy.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:

The information contained in this job-description is intended for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY:

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting a nonprofit board of directors
• Demonstrated success in major gift or campaign fundraising (e.g., securing gifts of $5,000+ or leading campaigns).
• Experience managing annual giving, employee campaigns, or similar recurring fundraising initiatives. 
• Evidence of relationship-driven fundraising (cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual, corporate, and foundation donors).
• Demonstrated success in planning and executing fundraising or recognition events (e.g., galas, breakfasts, celebrations, community fundraisers).
• Experience overseeing scholarship, grant, or similar funding programs (review processes, committee facilitation, award disbursement, donor intent compliance).
• Experience supervising staff and/or managing volunteers, including setting expectations and supporting professional growth.
• Demonstrated experience creating and managing budgets, including monitoring revenue/expenses and working with finance staff or committees.
• Evidence of understanding nonprofit compliance, record-keeping, and donor stewardship (e.g., restricted funds, donor intent, acknowledgments, reporting).
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders

About Lexington County School District One

Lexington District One serves more than 28,000 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 with more than 3,600 employees (not including substitutes) and 31 schools (17 elementary schools, eight middle schools, five high schools, one technology center). The district also has an alternative education services program designed to help students at risk of expulsion. THE VISION Empower each child to design the future. THE MISSION Our mission is to cultivate a caring community where ALL learners are extraordinary communicators, collaborators, creators and critical thinkers.

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