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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.
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:
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
In this session you will discover a newly created Student Ambassador program that engages district students as advocates, leaders, and philanthropists. This initiative exposes them to leaders at the local and state levels, involves them in meaningful work, and provides high-profile opportunities in the community, enabling them to become champions for public education.
Student Ambassador Program
The Student Ambassador program is a program that builds advocates for public education, cultivates leaders within the school district, and fosters philanthropic endeavors for meaningful impact. High school students from Edmond Public School actively participant in monthly meetings, where they engage with district, community, and state leaders. These students take part in various committees and events, such as speaking at public gatherings, organizing fundraisers, conducting food drives for the district, volunteering in schools, and advocating for public education on social media. The program also includes the election of officers from each high school and encourages collaboration among students across different schools through the committees focused on Philanthropy, Advocacy, and Leadership.
Program Objectives:
Provide students with opportunities to explore and develop their unique leadership styles. Equip students with essential leadership skills. Actively apply leadership skills through committee work, public speaking engagements, interaction with peers from other schools, and community involvement. Enrich students' learning experiences about leadership through guest speakers from district and community leadership at monthly meetings.
Help students craft compelling personal brands to champion public education and support Edmond Public Schools through the Edmond Public Schools Foundation. Teach students how to effectively advocate for Edmond Public Schools through attending public events, active participation on social media, and spreading the Edmond Public Schools Foundation message in their schools and communities.
Instill a deep appreciation for community support and its impact on education. Engage students in fundraising campaigns to acquire knowledge about philanthropy and become philanthropists themselves. Contribute to the advancement of education and foster a sense of empowerment and responsibility within the community. Become future leaders, advocates, and philanthropists to advance public education and Edmond Public Schools.
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
Member - $35
Non-member - $65
Struggling with change, setbacks, and a challenging fundraising environment? Our industry has only become more complex since 2020. Learn to not only navigate those challenges but embrace them as opportunities for greater impact. Presentation of a proven growth model process and provided tools will motivate and equip you to handle challenges and change with grace and growth!
Hilarie Hicks Robison
Hiarie loves helping people and organizations observe and reflect on the lessons life teaches, then pivot to embrace opportunities with intense intentionality. [Following her own advice brought this native Las Vegas girl to Tennessee!]. A nonprofit executive and powerhouse fundraiser by day, her avocation is as an inspirational speaker and writer. Hilarie has presented widely on a variety of topics throughout North America, receiving multiple awards for publications and innovations.
4 PM ET / 3 PM CT / 2 PM MT / 1 PM PT
Nonmember - $65
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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.
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
Member - Complementary
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.
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