Director of Corporate and Community Development

Posted September 21, 2022

Midway ISD
Location: Woodway, TX
Reports to: Superintendent
Salary Range: $87,198-$125,477

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the planning, direction, development, administration, supervision, and implementation of a comprehensive internal and external development program that will complement and provide financial assistance to the Midway Independent School District Education Foundation and the Midway Independent School District.

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree required, in education, marketing, business administration, communication, nonprofit management or appropriate field with comprehensive fund raising experience in a management position; master’s degree preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Education Foundation Board / Director Relations

• Coordinates all meetings and functions of the Education Foundation Board of Directors.
• Assists the Board of Directors in development of a master plan and monitors progress of both short and long-term goals.
• Plans to actively involve members of the Midway Education Foundation Board of Directors.

Financial Management

• Directs development program to cultivate, motivate, and solicit individual, foundation, and corporate donors which includes the development and maintenance of a computerized system of donor information and reports on trends.
• Coordinates Foundation grant applications for funds from private-sector resources.
• Administers, supervises, and evaluates all Foundation grants and grant activities.
• Assists in preparing the Education Foundation’s annual budget.
• Supervises, directs, and/or performs clerical details necessary to the operation of the Foundation and the grants as funds are received.

Communication / Public Relations

• Plans, directs, and supervises the preparation and production of all Education Foundation publications and development and maintenance of all mailing lists and audiovisual productions.
• Provides advice, counsel, and general departmental support to all volunteer organizations and committees regarding communications, operations, and development.
• Serves as official representative and spokesperson for the Foundation.
• Maintains membership and represents the Foundation and district in appropriate professional groups, organizations, associations, and community service clubs.
• Provides community awareness programs through presentations to clubs and organizations, publications, and special programs.
• Plans, directs and supervises implementation of the Foundation’s internal and external public relations program.
• Responsible for development of effective media relations.
• Serves as administrative liaison between the Foundation and the Midway Independent School District.
• Coordinates Foundation affairs with existing school/community partnership programs.
• Demonstrates use of appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement (i.e. volunteer programs).

Professional Development

• Maintains current knowledge of developments and practices in fund raising, planned giving, and tax laws related to charitable giving (to include annual giving, annuities, grants, memorials, and tributes).
• Provides staff development opportunities to develop grant writing skills.

Development / Planning

• Recommends and institutes programs and projects on predetermined timetables.
• Investigates and determines the adaptability of successful fund raising programs of other voluntary non-profit organizations.
• Implements an effective system of cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors to the Education Foundation and the district.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent and Foundation’s Board of Directors.

Student and Staff Recognition

• Plans and directs academic recognition events each year.
• Develops and directs other student academic recognition programs including but not limited to the academic letter jacket program, National Merit Scholars and Spirit of Midway award.
• Supervises the selection and recognition for district-wide teacher scholarship programs.

Corporate and Community Development

• Provides support for the Alumni Network as they plan and implement activities for former students.
• Maintains current address database for all Midway former students.
• Collects information about upcoming reunions for graduates and publicizes events in various media.
• Collaborates within the community to encourage beneficial relationships for Midway ISD students and staff.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains effective relationships with area businesses and community organization on behalf of Midway ISD and the Foundation.
• Serves as a liaison between schools and the community in promoting donations and partnerships.
• Serves as a liaison between the school district and campus PTA organizations.
• Coordinates fundraising activities and business promotions to ensure that they comply with district policy and state laws.
• Meets with potential donors to advise best ways to support Midway ISD through partnerships, annual gifts, and planned gifts.

Fundraising Management

• Maintains current knowledge of developments, innovations, practices and regulations regarding fundraising activities within the district.
• Creates and maintains a database of current fundraisers within the district not related to the foundation.
• Maintains relationships with and fields inquiries from third party fundraising vendors
• Manages and oversees fundraising for the Hunger Free Program for Midway ISD.
• Work with campus and parent-led organizations to ensure that all federal and state laws regarding fundraising and nonprofit corporation compliance are being followed.

Student Scholarships

• Serve as a liaison between the district, the high school and scholarship donors to oversee the management and payout of existing district –managed scholarship funds.
• Advises potential donors on ways to best support Midway students.

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