Davenport Schools Foundation - Executive Development Director JobID: 11617 + Position Type: Other/ Other + Date Posted: 2/28/2025 + Location: Administrative Service Center (Central Office)    Davenport Schools Foundation Executive Development Director – Job Description (Part-time position; ~24 hours/week) Major Purpose: Lead the Davenport Schools Foundation (DSF) in the achievement of their Mission and Vision. The ideal candidate will be energetic, enthusiastic, and able to build strong relationships quickly across a diverse constituency while increasing both financial and participative support of the foundation throughout the community. Fundraising & Community Outreach: develop and manage multiple streams of resources to advance the Mission and Vision of the DSF. Increase awareness and support of the DSF throughout the greater Davenport community. Fundraising: · Continually expand donor base by building relationships with existing and potential new donors · Maintain a database to record and acknowledge gifts, and generate reports o Fundraise through various means such as special events (galas, receptions, etc.); sales/fundraising programs (Major Saver, Birdies for Charity, Green State Give and Grow, etc.) and major gift programs · Participate in the Association of Fundraising Professionals Community Outreach: · Enhance DSF’s profile and increase community support with ongoing engagement, which may include: o Writing and sending a DSF Newsletter across the Davenport Community School District (DCSD) o Writing and distributing DSF news releases and publications to area media, schools, and others o Publicizing awards and associated special events o Updating the DSF web site, Facebook page and other social media, as needed. Scholarships & Development: manage and expand endowments in support of the DSF Scholarship Program; coordinate the annual awarding of college scholarships to deserving students. Scholarship: · Meet with scholarship donors to establish meaningful and reliable scholarship opportunities for the DCSD community. · Collaborate with school counselors and the DSF Scholarship Committee on the annual scholarship program. Development: · Create and follow a Development Calendar with fundraising and outreach activities to enhance DSF support · Collaborate with the DCSD liaison on Great Minds Programs in support of mini-grants & grade level enhancements · Serve as a liaison between DSF and DCSD personnel at all levels - teachers, administrators, curriculum development team, accounting, HR and IT Board & Leadership Support: work closely with the DSF Board and Executive Committee in support of the DSF Mission and Vision · Schedule six regular board meetings per year and special meetings as needed. Organize minutes and reports. · Coordinate events, plan meetings and present awards · Manage the DSF office, including daily correspondence and phone calls pertaining to fundraising, alumni relations, programming and board activities Qualifications: · Fundraising experience is required; non-profit experience is preferred. · Excellent people skills; able to engage and build strong relationships with all stakeholders and coworkers · Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation and public speaking skills · Strong time management skills; detail oriented and able to multi-task effectively, plan, organize and execute · Able to work effectively as an individual and a team member · Ability to use Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), as well as communications software, and social media. · High School Diploma required; college degree preferred Interested individuals may apply online at the Davenport Community Schools web site (Online Application | Davenport Community Schools (davenportschools.org)), or by submitting a letter of interest to: Tim Chen, DSF Board President, 2422 E. River Drive, Davenport, IA 52803, or email: timothychen4939@msn.com