Director - Edmonton Public Schools Foundation
Edmonton Public Schools
Salary: $122,116 - $158,126
Reporting to the Managing Director, Strategic Division Supports, the Director of the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation is responsible for the development and implementation of an integrated, long-term fundraising, friendraising and stewardship strategy to support the Foundation in achieving its Mission to level the playing field for children who come to the classroom at a disadvantage. The Director leads a small team and works closely with both Division administration and the Foundation’s volunteer Board of Governors, an advisory body that serves as an essential liaison to the community, source of counsel and support to the Foundation. As someone committed to fostering effective relationships, the Director attracts and retains donors and friends through sound stewardship practice.
Since its establishment the Edmonton Public Schools Foundation has been focused on raising funds in support of full-day Kindergarten programming in some of the Division’s most socially complex school communities. Each year, about 29 percent of Alberta’s children come to Kindergarten without the skills they need to be ready to learn. Some of these skills include knowing their ABCs and 123s, how to hold a pencil and how to play with others. Children who start school without a solid foundation can lag behind their classmates academically and socially as soon as Grade 1. Full-day Kindergarten gives them the time they need to get caught up and experience success in their learning that can last a lifetime.
Moving forward the Foundation remains committed to full-day Kindergarten, but also knows that there are many other ways support from the community can help to ensure success for every child. The new Director will have the opportunity to work with the Foundation’s Board, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees and Division Leadership to explore broader opportunities for the Foundation.
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