District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director

High-School-District-214; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director leads fundraising and community engagement to advance student success and lifelong learning across District 214.

As the chief fundraising and liaison for the Foundation, you will supervise staff, steward donors, manage budgets, and collaborate with District 214 leadership to build equity and partnerships that expand educational opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nonprofit management, business administration, finance, communications, education, public administration, fundraising/development, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit management or leadership, fundraising development, community engagement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and cultivating funding resources, relationships with donors, community partners, business leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Experience working with a nonprofit board, governing board, or volunteer leadership organization preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of fundraising strategy including marketing and branding, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant development and management, special events, and philanthropic initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, financial processes, programs, staff, volunteers, and organizational operations in, or related to, a school district or other educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Sets the strategic planning, vision, and direction of the District 214 Education Foundation, as governed by the Education Foundation Board of Trustees and through collaborative partnership with District 214, shapes, implements, and evaluates organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversees the management of the Education Foundation's day-to-day functions.
• Establishes, manages, and implements fundraising and communication plans.
• Shares information about the District 214 Education Foundation with the broader community through public speaking and print, digital, and social media.
• Serves as the primary liaison and staff for the District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees and its committees, including preparing regular activity reports to inform the Trustees of successes, challenges, and the organization's financial health.
• Leads efforts to determine the District 214 Education Foundation's program and funding priorities, aligns the Board and District staff around those priorities, and provides insight on strategies for funding them.
• As governed by the District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees, ensures proper stewardship of charitable gifts, and implements sound financial practices with regard to the deposit, management and disbursement of funds.
• Identifies, cultivates, and pursues charitable contributions from existing donors and new giving by individuals, including high net worth individuals, families, businesses, and community partners, both through direct personal interaction and as part of supported team effort of the Education Foundation.
• Facilitates the Education Foundation Board of Trustees' engagement, supporting and guiding their ambassador and fundraising efforts, advising them on mission, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship actions, and helping to prioritize their time spent.
• Identifies and develops relationships with prospective Education Foundation Trustees supported by the Education Foundation Board to create a leadership pipeline for it.
• Works with the Foundation Board Chair to plan and manage quarterly Board meetings. Assists the Education Foundation Board Chair and other executive officers, as needed.
• Coordinates efforts throughout the District with individual departments and schools, booster clubs, parent groups, activity clubs, athletic teams, performance groups, and other organizations to ensure application of appropriate donor relations protocols.
• Collaborates with District leadership to ensure equity is infused in practice, and that the District and the Education Foundation remain at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.
• Performs other duties at the joint direction of the Superintendent (or the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach) and the Education Foundation Board Chair (or Vice Chair).

Skills

Leadership

Nonprofit fundraising

Donor cultivation

Communication

Board engagement

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management or related field

Tools

Donor management systems

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Township High School District 214

District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director JobID: 5277

• Position Type: ADMINISTRATIVE
• Date Posted: 10/16/2026
• Location: Forest View Educational Center
• Date Available: 10/16/2026

District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director
Community Engagement and Outreach Department

Department: Central Administration
Location: Forest View Educational Center
FLSA Status: Exempt
Term: Full Year- 260 days
Unit Classification: Supervisory Grade Four
Wage Classification: Annual Salary ( $92,225- $115,281 )
Supervisor: District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees, Board Chair, Director of
Community Engagement and Outreach
Supervises: District 214 Education Foundation Staff

Position Summary
The District 214 Education Foundation Executive Director is the executive leader of the Education Foundation to support and further the mission of the Education Foundation. The mission of the Education Foundation is to support innovation, student success, and lifelong learning throughout High School District 214 by generating and distributing financial and other community resources, creating and fostering alumni relationships, and encouraging and promoting new partnerships. The role supports and strengthens District 214 Community Engagement and Outreach in leading fundraising efforts and facilitating community engagement and outreach initiatives for District 214. Please note: the position title is used by District 214 for internal hiring purposes. The Education Foundation will maintain its own titles for Education Foundation positions and assign responsibilities based on organizational needs.

Education and/or Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in nonprofit management, business administration, finance, communications, education, public administration, fundraising/development, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit management or leadership, fundraising development, community engagement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and cultivating funding resources, relationships with donors, community partners, business leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Experience working with a nonprofit board, governing board, or volunteer leadership organization preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of fundraising strategy including marketing and branding, donor cultivation and stewardship, grant development and management, special events, and philanthropic initiatives.
• Experience managing budgets, financial processes, programs, staff, volunteers, and organizational operations in, or related to, a school district or other educational setting.

Essential Functions

• Sets the strategic planning, vision, and direction of the District 214 Education Foundation, as governed by the Education Foundation Board of Trustees and through collaborative partnership with District 214, shapes, implements, and evaluates organizational goals and objectives.
• Oversees the management of the Education Foundation's day-to-day functions.
• Establishes, manages, and implements fundraising and communication plans.
• Shares information about the District 214 Education Foundation with the broader community through public speaking and print, digital, and social media.
• Serves as the primary liaison and staff for the District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees and its committees, including preparing regular activity reports to inform the Trustees of successes, challenges, and the organization's financial health.
• Leads efforts to determine the District 214 Education Foundation's program and funding priorities, aligns the Board and District staff around those priorities, and provides insight on strategies for funding them.
• As governed by the District 214 Education Foundation Board of Trustees, ensures proper stewardship of charitable gifts, and implements sound financial practices with regard to the deposit, management and disbursement of funds.
• Identifies, cultivates, and pursues charitable contributions from existing donors and new giving by individuals, including high net worth individuals, families, businesses, and community partners, both through direct personal interaction and as part of supported team effort of the Education Foundation.
• Facilitates the Education Foundation Board of Trustees' engagement, supporting and guiding their ambassador and fundraising efforts, advising them on mission, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship actions, and helping to prioritize their time spent.
• Identifies and develops relationships with prospective Education Foundation Trustees supported by the Education Foundation Board to create a leadership pipeline for it.
• Works with the Foundation Board Chair to plan and manage quarterly Board meetings. Assists the Education Foundation Board Chair and other executive officers, as needed.
• Coordinates efforts throughout the District with individual departments and schools, booster clubs, parent groups, activity clubs, athletic teams, performance groups, and other organizations to ensure application of appropriate donor relations protocols.
• Collaborates with District leadership to ensure equity is infused in practice, and that the District and the Education Foundation remain at the forefront of efforts to disrupt inequities.
• Performs other duties at the joint direction of the Superintendent (or the Director of Community Engagement and Outreach) and the Education Foundation Board Chair (or Vice Chair).

Skills Required

• Strong leadership and organizational management skills, with the ability to translate organizational priorities into strategies, goals, and measurable results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nonprofit fundraising, donor cultivation, storytelling and solicitation, stewardship, and relationship management.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with donors, alumni, business and community leaders, school district staff, families, and other stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including storytelling, public speaking and the ability to communicate the Education Foundation's mission and impact to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with, and support, a volunteer Board of Trustees, including board development, engagement, governance, lead cultivation, and fundraising.
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, charitable gift administration, and appropriate stewardship of donor funds.
• Strong project and event management skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities, timelines, budgets, and partners.
• Ability to supervise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent the Education Foundation and District with professionalism and integrity.
• Working knowledge of digital communications, donor-management systems, and technology tools that support fundraising and organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to work collaboratively across school district departments and schools while navigating the distinct governance and fiduciary responsibilities of the Education Foundation.

Portrait of an Educator Commitments

This role demonstrates these commitments through their daily work and decision-making:
1. Foster Student Voice: Builds fundraising programs and storytelling that surface student perspectives and increase family access to additional resources for student success and lifelong learning.
2. Remain Curious: Stays current on funding resources, donor development, and community partnership building practices, and cultivates new solutions that foster innovation at schools and across the District 214 experience.
3. Embrace Change & Stay Flexible: Adjusts systems, workflows, policies and protocols as programs, donor interests, and community needs change.
4. Innovate & Reflect: Uses analytics and feedback to identify fundraising and program improvements and strengthen operational effectiveness.
5. Inspire & Mentor: Trains and mentors Foundation staff, building shared ownership.
6. Promote Collaboration: Partners with schools, educators, staff, community partners, business leaders, and other stakeholders to deliver more opportunities for student success and lifelong learning.
7. Demonstrate Kindness: Approaches families, donors, alumni, community partners, and colleagues with patience, respect, and a service-first mindset.
8. Build Equitable & Inclusive Environments: Ensures Foundation resources, programs, and partnerships expand access and opportunity across District 214 communities.

Additional Information
The information in this job description is not an exhaustive listing of duties performed in this position. Additional duties may be assigned.
This district provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Postings current as of 10/17/2026 6:29:33 AM CST.

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