Strategic Fundraising & Foundation Programs Coordinator

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a Coordinator of the U-46 Educational Foundation to lead fundraising, donor relations, and alumni programs in support of students and staff within District U-46. This role collaborates with the Foundation Board and reports to the Director of Communications & Community Relations.

Responsibilities include coordinating board activities, planning donor communications, and managing day-to-day foundation operations while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 5-7 years of similar work experience.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising and marketing, including donor management and CRM systems.
• Knowledge of nonprofit funding and public-school funding.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications; ability to reach diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Board Support and Engagement: manage information flow and support board meetings.
• Planning and Administration: oversee daily operations, fundraising activities, and donor relations.
• Community Relations: communicate vision, attend district and community meetings, develop alumni relations.
• General: maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Alumni relations

Marketing strategies

Public relations

Bilingual Spanish/English

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Collaboration

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5-7 years of similar work experience

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Google Suite/Workspace

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Accounting software

Job description

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a Coordinator of the U-46 Educational Foundation to lead fundraising, donor relations, and alumni programs in support of students and staff within District U-46. This role collaborates with the Foundation Board and reports to the Director of Communications & Community Relations.

Responsibilities include coordinating board activities, planning donor communications, and managing day-to-day foundation operations while ensuring compliance with