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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, 2025. 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, 2025. Enrolled students may access course materials beginning April 21st; courses being on April 28th.
Access our CEFL Certification web page
Strategic partnerships can significantly amplify the resources and impact of education foundations, but identifying and cultivating these relationships can be complex. This workshop will guide participants through the essentials of Strategic Partnership Development, offering tools and strategies to identify ideal partners, initiate meaningful collaborations, and build lasting alliances.
Learning Outcomes: Attendees will learn how to assess potential partnership with businesses, civic organizations, and nonprofits, approach partners effectively, and negotiate agreements that align with their mission and goals. The session will cover best practices for maintaining and nurturing these relationships for long term success and showcase some high impact strategic partnerships from education foundations nationally.
Featured Speakers
Robin Callahan, CEFL, CAP, CFRE
For more than 25 years, Robin has served in various 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 led the Issaquah Schools Foundation (WA) for 16 years, where she developed a strategic partnership with Microsoft that launched the TEALS program (which today has served over 7,000 students) and strategic partnerships with the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank and the PTSAs which continues to meet the Basic Needs of thousands of students annually.
Sabine Blanchard Callahan
With over a decade of experience in sales and marketing within the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and retail sectors, Sabine Blanchard Callahan brings a robust background in fostering strategic alliances and driving growth initiatives. Her transition into consulting for non-profit organizations stems from a deep-seated passion for bridging the gap between sectors and driving positive change by leaving a lasting impact on our communities and beyond. With a proven track record of success in both corporate and community settings, Sabine is committed to delivering value and forging lasting connections that propel organizations toward sustainable growth and societal impact.
Member - $35
Non-member - $65
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The deadline of purchasing June advertising May 27, 2025.
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This presentation will provide a brief overview of the recent events surrounding administrative edicts, including a timeline and status updates on the various U.S. District Court lawsuits against the administration. [Note: There is no legal analysis of either side, just a quick summary of what the courts have thus far ordered.) We will review recent Executive Orders, Presidential Actions, and publicly pronounced administration priorities to help attendees assess the vulnerability of their own portfolios of Federal financial assistance that is (or may come) under scrutiny by the administration. We will also explore existing regulations - primarily in the Uniform Guidance and Federal Acquisition Regulations - that currently allow for modification or termination of Federal financial assistance so that attendees can respond to requests for amendments(s) or declarations of termination. Attendees will be provided with actionable suggestions for assessing their Federal grants and funding portfolios' vulnerability to prepare for further strategic discussions with stakeholders. This session will reserve time for Questions & Answers.
Featured Speaker
Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC, CGMS
Grant Compliance Manager
The Grant Plant, Inc.
Tonia is one of 70 people nationwide who have been named a Grant Professionals Association (GPA) "Approved Trainer" and has extensive public speaking and training experience which spans more than 30 years. She serves on the national GPA Professional Education Committee, is the Board President of the GPA Ohio-Miami Valley Chapter, and is a member of the Ohio Chapter of the National Grants Management Association (NGMA). Tonia has been employed as a grant seeker, grants manager, and a grantmaker, as well as having served as a grant reviewer for both Federal and private sector grants - so she has a unique combination of experiences that yield special insights that have earned more than $20 million in funding for nonprofit organizations, Tribal nations, and municipal agencies over the course of her career. Tonia has presented at numerous national and regional grant- and fundraising-related conferences and training workshops. She is 1 of 8 people in the world who currently has the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential and the Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) credential, she was selected as a "40 Under 40" leader by the Greater Fort Wayne Business Journal, and is also an alumna of Leadership Fort Wayne.
Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our August newsletter.
The deadline of purchasing February advertising is July 29, 2025.
This session provides a collaborative space to discuss donor outreach, campaign planning, and creative ways to inspire generosity during Giving Tuesday and the year-end season.
Moderator
Andrea Wiseman Summers
Andrea is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Portland Public Schools in Portland Maine. She is also a Board Member of NAEF.
Schedule
3 PM ET / 2 PM CT / 1 PM MT / 12 PM PT
This event is for members only.
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP for a presentation focused on actionable solutions to common fundraising problems. Chad will reveal the most common barriers to effective fundraising at the education foundations that he has worked with and provide tips for overcoming them. Attendees will also be given free access to document samples and templates which will help to fast track the implementation of these solutions. Ample time will be reserved for questions so that attendees can also pick Chad's brain for solutions to their "not so common" fundraising challenges.
Barriers Covered
Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP helps nonprofit professionals fundraise more efficiently and effectively. He is the founder of the firm Productive Fundraising, which focuses on bringing actionable, research-based fundraising tactics to small and mid-sized non-profits. He is a top-rated conference speaker and webinar presenter as well as a master trainer of boards that "don't want to fundraise." Chad is also a strategic advisor and coach to many non-profit fundraisers, executive directors and board members. He takes pride in being a qualified curator of top-notch fundraising news and research through his weekly fundraiserchad-e-blasts and popular free monthly webinar series.
12 PM ET / 11 AM CT / 10 AM MT / 9 AM PT
Member -$35
Stay in front of foundation leaders with an advertisement in our February newsletter!
The deadline of purchasing October advertising is September 30, 2025.
Join this collaborative webinar to share and learn from peers about creative ways to inspire board members, foster collaboration, and align them with your organization's mission.
Teresa Duren
Theresa is the Executive Director at the Oshkosh Area School District Education Foundation in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She is also a member of the NAEF Programs Committee
This event is for members only
Educational foundations are uniquely positioned to generate earned income through before- and after-school programs, specialty enrichment classes, and summer camps. These programs not only serve the students but also create a sustainable revenue stream that fuels impactful initiatives within the classroom. School districts benefit from these partnerships, seeing alignment between the foundation's mission and the educational goals of the district. The programs reflect shared values, reinforcing a sense of community and educational continuity. Through these opportunities, educational foundations can build a holistic ecosystem where earned income fuels meaningful programs, aligning educational experiences with community-driven values and impact.
Laura Pitts, CEO, CFEL
Laura Pitts is an accomplished leader with extensive expertise in developing and managing earned income programs within educational foundations. Her focus includes before-school and after-school care, enrichment classes, and summer school programs that offer advancement credit. With a strong background in aligning these initiatives to support educational foundations’ missions, Laura builds programs that not only meet the needs of students and parents but also drive sustainable funding for impactful in-classroom initiatives. Her strategic approach fosters partnerships with school districts, delivering programs that support academic growth and reinforce community engagement.
The deadline of purchasing February advertising is November 25, 2025.
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