Career Path of a Director of Development at Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Karen, Director of Development at Lighthouse Community Public Schools, is responsible for a significant fundraising portfolio, "rais[ing] money…around five hundred thousand dollars from individuals every year and…up into two million dollar range in grants." This multifaceted role also encompasses grant management, donor relations, event planning, and maintaining the organization's online presence to showcase student success stories.
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Donor Relations, Communications, Nonprofit Management
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Karen Fee
Director of Development
Lighthouse Community Public Schools
University of Southern California, '91
University of Utah, '96, MEd in Eduation
International Relations & Affairs
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Education
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Fundraising is a core responsibility, involving securing significant funds annually from various sources.
2. Grant management is a key aspect, encompassing application, reporting, and relationship maintenance.
3. Effective communication is crucial, utilizing website, social media, and storytelling to highlight student and family achievements within the community.
Transcript
What are your main responsibilities within your current role?
I'm responsible for raising money, roughly. Well, it kind of depends on how you slice it, but about five hundred thousand dollars from individuals every year.
And then, depending on the types of grants available, it can go up into the two-million-dollar range. This includes making sure grant applications and reports are submitted.
It also involves shepherding grants through their process and maintaining relationships with our individual donors. There are some events involved.
Additionally, I ensure our website and social media are up to date. We continually elevate the stories of our students and families within Oakland.