Executive Director, Education & Community Partnerships

The EastLake Educational Foundation; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The EastLake Educational Foundation in Chula Vista, California, seeks an accomplished nonprofit leader to oversee fundraising, partnerships, and organizational strategy. The role requires strong board collaboration, budgeting, and a proven ability to build community relationships and drive engagement.

You will manage donor relations, governance interactions, and events while leading marketing efforts to raise funds and awareness across San Diego's South Bay.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a small-to-medium nonprofit or similar org.
• Experience reporting to and advising a board of community leaders.
• Strong budgeting, reporting, operations, marketing and events skills.
• Ability to craft and drive branding and communications strategies to grow awareness.
• Understanding San Diego's diverse communities, especially South Bay.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; open to feedback.
• Public speaking and media relations to tell the organization's story.

Responsibilities

• Oversees fundraising planning and implementation, including donor stewardship and resource allocation.
• Oversees grants, proposals, and documentation of fundraising activities.
• Develops corporate partnerships and major gifts to support programs.
• Leads outreach to schools, city officials, and community partners across the state.
• Serves as primary spokesperson at events, enhancing EEF’s brand and footprint.
• Maintains relationships with organizations, school districts, and community groups to advance mission.
• Works with the Board to plan strategy and ensure milestones are met.
• Oversees Events Manager to deliver quality events aligned with budgets and objectives.
• Manages marketing and community outreach to broaden engagement.
• Manages budgets, reporting, and volunteer growth and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Board relations

Business acumen

Branding

Cultural awareness

Communication

Public speaking

Job description

The EastLake Educational Foundation in Chula Vista, California, seeks an accomplished nonprofit leader to oversee fundraising, partnerships, and organizational strategy. The role requires strong board collaboration, budgeting, and a proven ability to build community relationships and drive engagement.

You will manage donor relations, governance interactions, and events while leading marketing efforts to raise funds and awareness across San Diego's South Bay.