Make a Difference Where It Counts—In Education.
The Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) is on a mission to fuel access, innovation, and excellence within the Chandler Unified School District (CUSD). We believe in the power of education to transform lives—and we’re looking for a passionate, creative, and organized marketing/fundraising professional who’s ready to help us achieve our mission.
What You’ll Do:
As our Marketing & Fundraising Campaigns Director, you’ll drive how we share our message and ensure successful fundraising campaigns that directly support teachers, scholarships, and innovation in classrooms.
Marketing:
- Serve as the CEF Brand Champion— implementing brand strategy to reflect and clearly articulate CEF's mission and priorities.
- Develop and lead marketing efforts across social media, web, email, and print.
- Manage the CEF website (Firespring CMS) and keep our digital presence current and relevant.
- Create compelling and informative content including press releases, blog articles, social media posts, newsletters, and campaign communications.
- Collaborate with the CUSD Marketing Team on cross-promotions.
- Create or coordinate the creation of print/digital marketing collateral.
Fundraising:
Lead the two annual fundraising campaigns: Cash for Classrooms (fall) and the Winner’s Choice Car or Cash Raffle (spring).
- Build and execute detailed fundraising campaign plans that energize CUSD schools and the community.
- Manage campaign logistics in online CRM/fundraising platforms.
- Coordinate communications and promotion across all channels and stakeholder groups—from school sites to donors.
Events:
- Coordinate annual CEF events including the Woohoo Patrol (surprise visits announcing grant winners) and Scholarship Celebrations.
- Liaise with CUSD and other stakeholder groups to participate in relevant external events including College and Career Fairs and the Chandler Innovation Fair.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, fundraising, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in marketing, development, or nonprofit communications.
- Strong writing and project management skills.
- Confidence working with digital tools: CMS, social media, CRM systems, e-newsletters, and Microsoft Office.
- A collaborative spirit and self-starter mindset—proactive, detail-oriented, and entrepreneurial.
- A personal drive to support students, empower educators, and uplift our greater community.
Why Join CEF:
- At CEF, you’ll be surrounded by dedicated individuals who believe that education can open doors and change lives. You’ll get to be creative, take ownership of projects and initiatives, and work with an engaged community that genuinely values what we do.
If you're ready to use your skills and energy to make a measurable impact—and have some fun along the way—we want to meet you! Send a copy of your resume and cover letter to hewitt.jennifer@cusd80.com .
Learn more about the Chandler Education Foundation.
Learn more about the Chandler Education Foundation.
