Development and Alumni Coordinator
The Development and Alumni Coordinator will develop and seek funding for FPPS’s innovative work and build visibility for programs through outreach with community members, stakeholders, and the new Portland Public Schools Alumni and Friends Network.
What You’ll Do
Development
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with current and new donors
- Secure financial support and other resources from individuals, foundations, and businesses
- Support FPPS Executive Director and development committee to develop development strategies and plans
- Organize fundraising, donor stewardship, and awareness building events
Alumni Relations
- Plan, implement, and promote alumni programs, outreach, awareness-building events, and fundraisers that support Portland Public Schools’ and FPPS’s strategic plans
- Partner with Deering, Portland, Casco Bay, Portland Adult Education and PATHS staff to plan the growth and accessibility of career networking services for students and alumni
- Build partner relationships and attend community meetings and events with stakeholder organizations
- Promote and advance the work of FPPS and PPS by developing/writing a series of impact stories that are featured in the PPS Alumni & Friends newsletter and website and FPPS newsletters
- Actively engage alumni, partner organizations, representatives of the Portland Public Schools, donors, and parent groups to build awareness and program impact
- Other duties as assigned
Every student deserves a good foundation. The Foundation for Portland Public Schools (FPPS) is a nonprofit organization that works with educators, students, families, businesses, and community members to help make the Portland Public Schools even better. The mission of the Foundation for Portland Public Schools is to be a catalyst for increased educational opportunities, achievement, and equity for all Portland Public Schools students and staff.
Who You are:
- You have prior experience with fundraising, donor cultivation, and donor management
- You are a strong communicator, both written and in conversation
- You are familiar with and believe in community centric fundraising principles
- You are organized, passionate, positive, and self-directed
- You have a commitment to equity and dismantling oppressive systems
- You have a strong attention to detail with excellent proofreading and copyediting skills
- You believe in the mission and goals of FPPS and in the power of public education
- You work effectively in collaboration with diverse individuals and groups of people
- You are willing and able to travel to schools and locations across Portland (by car and/or public transportation)
- Ideally, you are a graduate of the Portland Public Schools
Compensation and Benefits Range
$58,000-$64,000 (if full time)
The Foundation for Portland Public Schools offers benefits packages through the Portland Public Schools (PPS). Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a complimentary employee assistance program, voluntary retirement plans, various paid time off options and much more. We aim for flexibility and attention to work-life balance.
We are a small nonprofit that strives to embrace the diversity of thought, identity, and experience of our staff as well as of the students and other members of the PPS community. We recognize the importance of representation and the benefit of our staff and board reflecting the demographics of the students in our community. We strive to actively recruit, support, and retain a diverse staff and board and to create a culturally responsive and representative environment where everyone feels connected, supported, recognized, and empowered. We commit to investing in the long-term career growth of our team in order to attain our goals of increased job satisfaction, personal fulfillment, and career success.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to info@foundationforpps.org. The title of the email subject line should be: Application for Development & Alumni Coordinator.