<p>EXECUTIVE SUMMARY</p> <p>The Executive Director supports the mission of the Sioux City Community School District by fostering meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, district team members, and community partners. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage alumni, manage donor communications, coordinate fundraising events and campaigns, support overall advancement initiatives, and raise funds to meet the organization's fundraising goals. The position fosters collaboration across Sioux City Community School District buildings and departments, the district leadership team and the Sioux City Public Schools Foundation.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.</p> <p>Donor Relations and Fundraising</p> <ul> <li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records and acknowledgement processes. </li><li>Identify and cultivate potential donors, including families, alumni, businesses, and community members. </li><li>Coordinate and develop communication for donor stewardship including thank you letters, appeals, newsletters, social media, impact reports, and other communications. </li><li>Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, including capital campaigns, annual giving, and grant writing support in collaboration with the District and Foundation. </li><li>Achieve annual fundraising goals that support district priorities and ensure sustainability of the executive director position. </li></ul> <p>Alumni Engagement</p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain an alumni database including contact information, career updates, and engagement history. </li><li>Identify and cultivate relationships with key alumni leaders and volunteers. </li><li>Plan and execute alumni outreach campaigns through newsletters, emails, social media, and other communications. </li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for alumni inquiries and connections. </li></ul> <p>Communications and Marketing</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement a communication plan to keep alumni, donors, and community partners informed about activities, news, and opportunities. </li><li>Collaborate with the District communications team to create, manage, and promote alumni and donor stories through social media, newsletters, and website. </li><li>Manage digital and social media platforms for alumni and donor outreach. </li></ul> <p>Event Planning and Coordination</p> <ul> <li>Plan, organize, and lead logistics for fundraising and alumni events. </li><li>Coordinate volunteer participation and community partnerships. </li><li>Represent the District at alumni and community functions as needed. </li></ul> <p>Goal Setting and Reporting</p> <ul> <li>Work with the Foundation board to define annual Key Performance Indicators. </li><li>Track and report engagement metrics, donor activity, and campaign outcomes as directed by district leadership and the Foundation board. </li><li>Provide updates to the Foundation board by participating in scheduled executive and board meetings and attend school district meetings as needed. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, non-profit management or related field. Sioux City Community School District alumni and/or individuals with a connection to Sioux City, Iowa, are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>COMMUNICATION SKILLS</p> <p>Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse backgrounds and abilities. Communication will include individual one-to-one conversations to large group presentations.</p> <p>ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS</p> <p>The ability to identify resources and seek input is essential. Individual must also possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Capable of managing a high volume of complex tasks and projects, while consistently meeting deadlines through effective multitasking and strong time-management skills. Requires strong attention to detail.</p> <p>TECHNOLOGY SKILLS</p> <p>Position requires the individual to be proficient in database management, social media platforms, and fundraising platforms. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required.</p> <p>OTHER IMPORTANT SKILLS</p> <p>Must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and driven to achieve exceptional results.</p> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <p>Position requires general office physical demands. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, employee works inside.</p> <p>OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED</p> <p>Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the director, necessary and appropriate to achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.</p> <p>The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.</p> <p>The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.</p> <p>Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.</p>