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The Franklin Township Education Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for two positions ~ Chief Operating Officer & Chief Development Officer

Job Franklin Township Education Foundation – Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Job Description: The Franklin Township Education Foundation (FTEF) is a not for profit 501(c)(3)
which promotes educational excellence and innovation in all the public schools of the Franklin
Township Community School Corporation. FTEF is seeking a Chief Operating Officer. The
position is part-time; 20 hours a week is standard, however additional hours may be needed
during FTEF community events in order to complete all tasks. This position reports directly to
the Franklin Township Education Foundation Board of Directors.
The position includes the following responsibilities:
Bookkeeping: Perform all accounting (A/R & A/P) activities as needed, including but not limited
to: paying vendors, processing deposits, working with Board Treasurer on monthly
reconciliation, managing FTEF debit card, managing all financial accounts (including but not
limited to: QuickBooks, PayPal, Donor Choose software and Merchant Services) and generating
all financial reports as requested.
Tax & Legal: Consult and work with the CPA firm and the Board to complete relevant State and
Federal reporting forms. Maintain not for profit status. Provide tax receipts for donations.
Review and authorize Board approved contracts and agreements.
Policy & Procedures: Implement and manage a policies and procedures manual detailing daily,
monthly and annual activities for which the CDO & COO are responsible. Maintain a database of
contacts including vendors, Board Members and other key personnel.
Stewardship: Process and document donations. Implement a system to thank donors in a
timely and professional manner. Ensure sponsorship agreements are fulfilled.
Board Governance: Prepare and disseminate Board Meeting Agendas and materials. Support
Board members and committees. Attend relevant professional seminars and meetings. Act as a
liaison between the Board and the FTCSC by communicating with teachers, principals and the
Superintendent to attend monthly meetings as needed. Collaborate with FTEF CDO to
implement Board of Director’s priorities.
External Grants: Support the CDO in identifying external grants to fund the mission of FTEF.
Community relations: Participate in relevant Franklin Township community events and
promote general community awareness of FTEF.
Position Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience is preferred. Experience
in fundraising and non-profit management is preferred. Experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft
Office and/or other related donor database software is required. Must be able to work
collaboratively and manage multiple projects at one time and work jointly with the CDO to
fulfill FTEF initiatives.
Salary range $20,000-$25,000 commensurate with experience.
Applications must include resumes, please submit to: bfengya@ Comcast.net
9/5/

Franklin Township Education Foundation – Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Description: The Franklin Township Education Foundation (FTEF) is a not for profit
501(c)(3)which promotes educational excellence and innovation in all the public schools of the
Franklin Township Community School Corporation. FTEF is seeking a Chief Development
Officer. The position is part-time; 20 hours a week is standard, however additional hours may
be needed during FTEF community events in order to complete all tasks. This position reports
directly to the Franklin Township Education Foundation Board of Directors.
The position includes the following responsibilities:
Marketing: Serve as resource for FTCSC teachers and staff by maintaining a regular physical
office presence. Create a uniform marketing campaign to promote the FTEF mission including
but not limited to: writing press releases and/or newsletters, maintaining a social media
presence, overseeing FTEF website and creating marketing materials (brochures, fact sheets,
videos and merchandise).
Funded Grant Support: Support FTEF Grant Committee during review and approval process.
Oversee grant announcements and fulfillment. Serve as the liaison between the FTEF Board of
Directors and the 11-22-33 Graduation Coach at Franklin Central High School.
Donor/Sponsor Management: Identify and develop new and existing relationships with
donors/sponsors. Manage the donor management system. Identify mutually beneficial
partnerships to promote the FTEF mission.
Event Planning: Lead the planning and execution of all FTEF fundraising events including but
not limited to: coordinating volunteers, collaborating with the Event Planning Committee and
working with vendors. Develop sponsorship packages. Serve as the primary contact person
before, during and after the event.
Board Governance: Prepare conference room for monthly Board meeting and facilitate
refreshments. Support Board members and committees. Attend relevant professional seminars
and meetings. Act as a liaison between the Board and the FTCSC by communicating with
teachers, principals and the Superintendent to attend monthly meetings as needed.
Collaborate with FTEF COO to implement Board of Director’s priorities.
External Grants: Identify and apply for external grants to fund the mission of FTEF.
Community Relations: Participate in relevant Franklin Township community events and
promote general community awareness of FTEF.
Position Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience is preferred. Experience
in fundraising and non-profit management is preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office,
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and/or other related donor database software is required. Must
be able to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects at one time and work jointly with
the COO to fulfill FTEF initiatives.
Salary range $20,000-$25,000 commensurate with experience.
Applications must include resumes, please submit to: bfengya@comcast.net
9/5/17