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• Career Center

  • Start
    Tuesday, December 19, 2023
  • End
    Friday, December 20, 2024
  • Location
    National Association of Education Foundations

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  ARE YOU LOOKING TO FILL A VACANCY?

  The National Association of Education Foundations connects job seekers and those hiring through our Career Center.
  

  Members can post a career placement free of charge; non-members will pay a nominal fee. Payment must be received in full before a job is posted to the Career Center.

  First, register and pay for the career placement online. Then, send the career placement to info@educationfoundations.org in an email or as an email attachment. Include relevant job information and how applicants should apply [Web address, email, etc]. An attached file must be an original file [IE: Microsoft Word]. The career placement will remain online for 30-days, but can be renewed for an additional 30-days at the same rate.

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• CEFL Certification Program Registration

  • Start
    Sunday, April 21, 2024
  • End
    Sunday, November 17, 2024
  • Location
    (Online) Asynchronous

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  Join the 2024 CEFL Cohort!

  

  The Certificate in Education Foundation Leadership, CEFL, is the professional standard and is the only certification program designed exclusively for education foundation leaders and executives. This program provides foundation leaders with specific skills and knowledge required to lead and manage an education foundation, regardless of size.

  The CEFL Certification Program is offered online in an asynchronous format that is self-paced with weekly deadlines. Optional weekly check-ins over Zoom provide a space to connect in real time with instructors and peers from across the country.

  Each course is four weeks; the certificate can be completed in about six months. There is a "Flex" week between each course. This allows students the flexibility to work ahead, catch up on any missed work, or just enjoy some time off.

  This six-course program is ideal for education foundation leaders, foundation staff, and board members who are passionate about the advancement of the industry, their foundation, and their professional growth.

  Prerequisite

  You must be a member in good standing with the NAEF and maintain active membership to retain certification.

  Registration

  Full program registration and for course CEFL 101 closes on April 21, 2024. You can also choose to register and pay by course.
  

  Registration Fee
  

  The cost for the six-course program is $3,000 and we provide two payment options:

  • Pay in full and receive a 10% or $300 discount. Payment of $2,700 must be received on or before April 21, 2024.
  • Pay by the course at $500/each. We must receive payment before the start of the course.
    

  We must receive payment in advance of the course start date to provide you with access to the online learning platform.

  Course Calendar

  The six-course session begins April 21 and concludes November 17, 2024. Enrolled students may access course materials beginning April 21; courses being April 28.
  

  Access our CEFL Certification web page
  

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• Alumni Engagement

  • When
    Thursday, October 17, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Boosting Alumni Engagement: Tips and Strategies Session!
  

  Attend this session on enhancing alumni involvement and discover a variety of strategies to engage your alumni community. Receive expert tips, collaborate with colleagues, and share innovative ideas on how to involve your alumni more effectively. This session is designed to spark new ideas and provide you with the tools and insights needed to foster strong, lasting relationships with your alumni network.

  Featured Speakers

  

  Robin Callahan, CFRE, CEFL, CAP
  

  For more than 25 years Robin has served in a variety of nonprofit roles in K-12 philanthropy, national association management, and community foundation philanthropy which have provided her with unique insights, and a wide array of tools and resources to help nonprofits and their leaders thrive. She and others on The Callahan Collaborative team facilitate virtual and in-person consensus-based conversations to develop strategic plans, facilitate engaging board and staff retreats and visioning sessions, and conduct board trainings. 

  She helps nonprofits harness the transfer of wealth by starting or growing their planned giving programs. She also supports executive leadership transitions by conducting salary and benchmarking surveys, succession planning and leadership searches.  She led the Issaquah Schools Foundation (WA) for 16 years, and the National Association of Education Foundation (precursor to NAEF). She is an instructor in the CEFL Program and lives on the beautiful Puget Sound in WA state.  

  Gail Rothman, CEFL
  

  Gail Rothman joined the Decatur Education Foundation as its first executive director in 2009, and has led the foundation through a period of significant growth and expansion for more than a decade. She is a champion of educational equity and believes strongly that education foundations have a significant role to play in tackling the tough challenges facing youth, including mental health, racial equity, and food insecurity. Gail has more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit arena/industry, including program development, strategic partnerships, and resource development.

  Schedule

  12 PM ET / 11 AM CT / 10 AM MT / 9 AM PT

  Registration

  Member - $35

  Non-member - $65

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• Chair Chat

  • When
    Friday, November 08, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Unveil the Benefits: Dive into Membership and Let Your Questions Propel Your Foundation Forward!

  Join Chair Mike Taylor for an engaging conversation where we'll explore the wealth of benefits that come with membership in the National Association of Education Foundation. Whether you're seeking networking opportunities or seeking to enhance your skills through professional development resources, this session will provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive within your foundation.

  Moderator

  Mike Taylor

  Chair of National Association of Education Foundation
  
  

  Chief Executive Officer, Knox Education Foundation Knoxville, TN

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Schedule

  12 PM ET / 11 AM CT / 10 AM MT / 9 AM PT

  Registration

  Member - Complimentary

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• Building Impactful Boards

  • When
    Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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    12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Elevate Your Board Impact: Mastering Roles, Responsibilities, and Purpose-Driven Leadership!

  Working with the board of directors to build a strategic and functional board is critical to a thriving foundation. This presentation will cover the legal duties and ten responsibilities of board members, address the use of an advisory council, provide a framework for board development, and offer tools for board members to articulate their purpose ("why"), empowering them to serve as advocates and fundraisers in the community.

  Featured Speaker
  

  Deanna Boston

  Bringing over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit profession, and a Master's in Nonprofit Management, Deanna transformed the Edmond Public Schools Foundation in the short five years she has been there as Chief Executive Officer. She restructured the organization's operations, collaborated with the board to establish a board development process, revamped programs, secured new funding sources, and engaged founding and past board members. These efforts resulted in a 110% growth in the organization’s revenue, a 59% increase in net assets, and a re-energized focus on supporting Edmond Public Schools through the Foundation.  Deanna has extensive experience providing nonprofit training at the local and national levels.

  
  

  Schedule

  12 PM ET / 11 AM CT / 10 AM MT / 9 AM PT
  

  Registration

  Member - $35

  Non-member - $65
  

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• Goal Setting and Measurement

  • When
    Thursday, December 19, 2024
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    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Empowering Success Through Effective Goal Setting

  Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for effective goal setting and measuring results to drive organizational success. We focus on how the goal setting process fits into the broader strategic planning process and the process through which we can set strategic goals. We go into details of creating SMART goals and focusing on creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and how to measure them over time (through various types of dashboards).
  

  Featured Speaker

  Shreya Agrawal Kanade, MBA, MsPH, MPA

  Founder, ZAPS Consulting

  Founder and Executive Director, Catalyst STEM Learning
  

  Shreya is the Founder of ZAPS Consulting, an organization that focuses on providing strategy, operations and implementation consulting to nonprofits as well as the Founder and Executive Director of Catalyst STEM Learning, a nonprofit that focuses on closing the opportunity gap in rural communities by fostering a lifelong love for STEM education and providing the tools necessary for academic and career success.

  Shreya has more than 15 years of experience working with nonprofits across various industries, including humanitarian assistance, global public health and K-12 education. She has been a leader at Teach for America, Teach Plus, Clinton Health Access Initiative and has consulted with numerous nonprofits.

  Her expertise includes strategy development, program management, budget and financial analysis, statistical analysis, monitoring and evaluation tool development, grant writing, fundraising, and capacity building of leaders. She has experience working in many countries including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda and India.

  Shreya has served as the President of the Board of Directors of The Connection Homeless Shelter, Vice President of the Board of Directors of North Plattee Community College Foundation, Vice President and 2023 Gala committee chair for the Great Plains Health Care Foundation. She is also involved with the Girl Scouts Spirit of Nebraska in North Platte.

  Shreya holds an MBA from the Yale School of Management, with a focus on nonprofit management and global social enterprise, a Master's degree in international public health from Johns Hopkins University and a MPA from Florida International University.
  

  Schedule

  4 PM ET / 3 PM CT / 2 PM MT / 1 PM PT
  

  Registration

  Member - $35

  Non-member - $65
  

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• ImpactED '25 Conference

  • Start
    Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Location
    Knoxville, Tennessee

  
  

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• Sponsor ImpactED '25

  • Start
    Tuesday, March 25, 2025
  • End
    Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Location
    Marriott Knoxville Downtown - 525 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902

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  In March 2025, over 200 foundation leaders will convene at ImpactED'25, our national conference, in Knoxville, Tennessee to develop and enhance philanthropic, fundraising, leadership, and operational management skills. Your sponsorship of ImpactED'25 will provide knowledge and practical resources to foundation leaders from across the nation.

  
  

  National Reach: By sponsoring ImpactED’25, you will gain access to leaders from over 36 states across the nation, amplifying your brand's reach on a vast scale. These leaders collectively serve over 20 million children, representing a substantial segment of the nation's educational community.

  Influence and Impact:The foundation leaders attending ImpactED’25 are not just influencers in their organizations; they directly affect the educational landscape for millions of children. Your sponsorship puts your brand at the forefront of this influential group, allowing you to be part of the conversation that shapes the future of education in America.

  Strategic Alignment:If your company's mission aligns with educational advancement, child development, or community engagement, supporting NAEF is a strategic move. It demonstrates your commitment to these values on a platform that resonates with your corporate social responsibility goals.

  Beyond ImpactED’25, our monthly programs provide for an exchange of ideas between foundation leaders, in a collegial environment.

  Foundations Today, is our digital newsletter, published every other month and read by over 1,500 leaders, each of whom impacts this nation’s educational community.

  As the nationally recognized professional organization dedicated to the development of education foundations, NAEF is proud that our membership includes:

  • 640 education foundations [charter, college, magnet, private and public] of which 81% serve public education systems.
  • 180 self-identified foundations as in the emerging and developing stages.
  • 1,360 professional foundation leaders, fundraisers, board members, and leaders of education systems of which 70% are decision-makers.
  • Leaders from 41 states across the nation, who serve over 20 million children

  National Conference Sponsor Spec Sheet

  
  

  Contact the NAEF Team to build your support of education foundation leaders.

  • Peter Constantinou, Executive Director
    
  • Esther Weiss, Membership and Sponsorship Specialist
    
  • Ralph Hayes, Sponsorship Committee Chair
  • Lauren Jeng, Director of Client Services

  Email  Info@EducationFoundations.org or call 410-527-0780 between 8 AM and 5 PM ET.

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