Education Foundation Manager — Build Donor Partnerships & Impact

Santa Fe ISD; Santa Fe (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe ISD in Santa Fe, Texas seeks a Foundation Manager to oversee the Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation (SFTXEF). You will assist the Executive Director, manage grants and donations, and coordinate fundraising events with district administrators and community partners.

The role requires strong nonprofit and education-sector experience, grant writing, financial management, and excellent communication. It offers a full-time schedule, on-site work, and opportunities to engage with donors and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Excellent public relations, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task various administrative activities
• Ability to prioritize workflow for themselves and others to address the multiple needs of the Executive Director and Foundation
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or organizations, groups of parents and staff, to other employees in one-on-one and small group situations
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the Foundation and district
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, maintain financial data, and do word processing
• Ability to utilize social media and online donation platforms
• Experience in nonprofit management, education, or a related field is preferred
• Grant writing, financial management, and event planning experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee Foundation budget and ensure funds follow policy
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and maintain records
• Ensure compliance with legal and tax requirements for donations and grants
• Identify grant opportunities and prepare grant applications
• Build relationships with donors, partners, and volunteers and represent the foundation
• Develop donor stewardship strategies and analyze program outcomes
• Assist with foundation events and fundraisers
• Recruit, train and manage Foundation volunteers
• Support and coordinate district communications and flyer circulation
• Assist with district advertising and sponsorships for events

Skills

Public relations

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Multitasking

Data analysis

Word processing

Spreadsheet use

Social media management

Donation platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word processing software

Social media platforms

Donation platforms

Job description

Santa Fe ISD in Santa Fe, Texas seeks a Foundation Manager to oversee the Santa Fe Texas Education Foundation (SFTXEF). You will assist the Executive Director, manage grants and donations, and coordinate fundraising events with district administrators and community partners.

The role requires strong nonprofit and education-sector experience, grant writing, financial management, and excellent communication. It offers a full-time schedule, on-site work, and opportunities to engage with donors and