Job & Volunteer Opportunities

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The St. Louis Public Schools Foundation seeks an individual with strong project management skills and a passion for youth-centered programming. This individual will work  closely with the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation Chief Impact Officer to develop and monitor the implementation of contributions and transactions that support fund initiatives in areas that are aligned with the Foundation’s and District’s strategy. Foundation supported initiatives fall under three operating domains: (1) health, wellness, and safety; (2) preK-8 literacy; (3) post-secondary readiness and opportunity.  The ideal candidate should understand the mission of the Foundation and be able to articulate our vision and goals.

Established in 1998 as an independently governed not-for-profit organization, the St. Louis Public Schools Foundation mobilizes community resources and expertise for the benefit of students in the St. Louis Public Schools. Since its inception, the Foundation has raised and distributed millions to support SLPS students and has served as an important catalyst of reform and innovation. The SLPS Foundation works closely with both school leaders and District leadership to identify key strategic priorities that both need private sector investment and can accelerate student outcomes. 

Part of the strategic plan is dedicated to diversifying our funding resources and increasing support from individual donors and family foundations. This position is responsible for supporting programs, advancement and business operations of the Foundation. 

Flexible scheduling is integrated into this position 

Responsibilities: 

Stewardship and Fundraising 

• Coordinate fundraising appeals and acknowledgement letters 

• Donor cultivation events: support community engagement opportunities to help inform prospective and current donors 

• Coordinate and manage volunteers at events 

• Research and apply for grant opportunities

• Support prospect research

  Data, Fund Management 

• Work strategically to ensure key fundraising practices are followed and key performance benchmarks are achieved 

  • Enter gift details accurately into Raiser’s Edge, directly, via batch, and through import; add new donor records and update existing records as needed; de-duplicate constituents and relationship records; and create regular gift reports using the Blackbaud platform 

  • Maintain familiarity with requirements for gift processing, receipting, and reconciliation from a variety of internal and external sources (including IRS and Foundation Finance) as well as internal database requirements for storing required information. Acknowledges tax receipts and documentations as required by IRS.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain database audits to ensure compliance with gift coding protocols. Assist with database maintenance and ensuring quality in data practices.

• Generate fundraising reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually) 

• Some book keeping is part of this role 

Education and Experience 

• 3+ years of advancement/business experience meeting annual fund goals 

• Strong organizational skills

• Proven  track record in managing multiple donor projects and priorities 

• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills

The SLPS Foundation’s culture is built on a foundation of putting people first. We thrive in a highly collaborative environment where each individual's strengths are celebrated and leveraged to drive our shared goals and outcomes. Join us to be part of a team where your contributions are valued, and your unique skills are aligned with our collective success.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Jada Heck, Program Impact Manager: jada@slpsfoundation.org