Careers
Job Overview
Position
Executive Director
Location
300 Sportsplex Drive
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Reporting to
Ben Ingram
President, Board of Directors
Recruiting Contact
Kathy Rapp
281.620.4488
kathyrapp@dseducationfoundation.org
WHY DSEF?
The Dripping Springs Education Foundation (“DSEF”) strengthens our schools' education opportunities by providing funding to Dripping Springs ISD for programs that benefit teachers, students, and staff. Founded in 1992, DSEF raises funds via sustained giving programs, community events, and donor stewardship. We fund classroom enrichment and innovative teaching practices, as well as student leadership projects via our teacher and student grant program. Through teacher appreciation initiatives, we help retain top talent in our district. Our mission includes establishing reliable private funding to bridge gaps caused by fluctuating state support, ensuring our schools remain competitive and equipped to deliver the highest quality education.
WHAT DOES AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DO?
• With the Board Executive Committee, builds and executes a business plan for the foundation. This includes the development strategy, donor stewardship plan, programming, DSISD liaison, financial planning, and Board/team development
• Responsible for fund development, including corporate, community and employee giving, grant identification and submission, and major event oversight. Establishes a broad base of new relationships across DSISD and within corporate organizations
• Develops the plan for donor stewardship, ensures the plan is executed, and is responsible for meeting with donors to explore contribution opportunities
• Serves as the DSISD liaison which includes meeting with designated District Representatives and Director of Communications; updating and formalizing the Annual Funding Agreements, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and Program Reports; and attending/presenting at School Board meetings
• With Board President, plans agenda and speakers for all Board and Executive Cabinet meetings. Meets with President and plans and facilitates meetings with committees to ensure project deadlines are met. Prepares monthly impact report on deliverables to present at Board meetings
• Leads the budget development process with VP of Finance and President. Responsible for ensuring all programs are on target with budget goals
• Contributes to the quality and integrity of the Bloomerang database by documenting details of business development activity
• Directs, prioritizes, and oversees all work performed by the Assistant Director
• Shares a passion for getting to know the local professional community for Board development and fundraising purposes. Proactively stays in touch with top talent and decision makers
• Contributes to broader DSEF initiatives by providing input and/or leading improvement projects
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s a plus
• Previous business/fund development and account/donor management experience; Established network of local decision-makers preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in a consultative role in a non-profit, education or corporate environment
• Manages broader development and donor network with excellence and confidence; proven relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Possess attributes of self-motivation, self-direction, can-do attitude, strong decision making, flexible, credible, acts with a sense of urgency, will always do the right thing and a good sense of humor
EEOC Statement:
Dripping Springs Education Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Overview
Position
Assistant Director
Part-Time
Location
300 Sportsplex Drive
Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Reporting To
Stephanie Moody
Executive Director
WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DO?
Performs multiple financial and database tasks, such as:
- Produces invoices for event and program sponsors and coordinates receipt of funds.
- Assists the accounting firm with categorization of expenses and management of accounts payable.
- Converts paper bills and statements to electronic format.
- Ensures the annual budget is correctly entered into the accounting system.
- Assists auditors with review, Form 990, and any required regulatory forms or reporting.
- Coordinates cashiering activities for events and maintains all auction records in the donor database, using best practices for internal controls.
- Manages the donor database and produces actionable reporting for donor outreach and tracking. Manages the distribution of fiscal year-end tax reporting to donors.
- Tracks and maintains up-to-date records of all event donations.
- Assists committees as directed and serves as a liaison with vendors.
- Performs routine administrative duties in a timely manner and ensures the website is updated.
- Manages the office and ensures Board space is reserved and prepared for meetings.
- Prepares meeting invitations for Board and committee meetings and maintains distribution lists.
- Prepares Board materials and maintains all Board records.
- Ensures all meetings are set up for video calls.
- Manages the Teams platform and related Board member onboarding and experience.
- Shares a passion for getting to know community professionals for Board development and fundraising.
- Contributes to broader DSEF initiatives by providing input or leading improvement projects.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 7+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Proficiency with QuickBooks.
- Previous administrative and financial management experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting. Donor database management experience is highly valued.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven organizational skills.
- Self-motivation and self-direction.
- A can-do attitude.
- Strong decision-making skills.
- Flexibility and credibility.
- A sense of urgency and a commitment to always doing the right thing.
- A good sense of humor.
EEOC Statement:
Dripping Springs Education Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.