Position Announcement
P/T Executive Director for School-Force,
the Foundation for the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District

School-Force Background

School-Force was formed five years ago by volunteer parents in reaction to school budget cuts in the Belmont-Redwood Shores Public School District. School-Force raises money each year from parents and the community in order to retain and enhance much-valued school programs. The fundraising effort during the 2005-06 school year is projected to reach a record-breaking $350,000. In total, School-Force has accounted for $1.25 million in funds to the BRSSD, a public school district that includes five elementary schools and one middle school.

Our mission is to maintain and improve quality education, and to act as a catalyst to involve the community in public education.

The BRSSD School Board has designated that the funds for the 2006-07 school-year be used to staff an elementary science specialist, reading specialists, and an instrumental music instructor. In addition, School-Force funds will go towards keeping the libraries open additional hours, and will fund the majority of a new program geared towards developing our students’ writing skills. A significant grant will also be targeted to the Industrial Technology/Space Design elective program taught at Ralston Middle School.

Summary Job Description

The Executive Director’s focus will be on fundraising, responsible for developing and executing strategies that can help the Foundation grow towards its internal goal of raising $1 million a year. The position will bring non-profit management and fundraising expertise to the volunteer Board and provide vital continuity from year to year. This position is part-time, averaging 24 hours a week.

Major Accountabilities

Lead donor prospecting and stewardship initiatives. Train & involve School-Force Board/Advisory Board/Committees in fundraising outreach.
Work in partnership with the School-Force Board to support & enhance all fundraising activities. Develop and recommend long-term plans for fundraising programs.
Direct responsibility for the development of a large donor program, working with the members of the Donor Stewardship committee and the Board.
Active involvement with the Realtor Outreach & Save the Music sponsorship committees to increase financial results.
Provide strategic direction and on-going support to the Annual Giving Campaign team to enhance results.
Developing a community presence for School-Force among local business, professional and civic organizations to creatively draw on their support
Participate in developing the strategic plan and communications strategy with Board president & committee chairs.

Key Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred
Fundraising certification, CFRE, ACFRE, CFRM or equivalent expertise
5 years+ fundraising position in the non-profit sector with proven track record.
Experience preferred in annual giving, major gifts, and planned giving fundraising programs.
Demonstrated ability to work with various audiences, including Board members, volunteers, professionals, community and school groups and business leaders.
Computer literate.

Compensation

The position is budgeted at $50,000 a year for 24 hours a week

To Apply

Send letter of application and resume to: Nicola Weiskopf, School-Force Vice President,
at nicolaweiskopf@yahoo.com.