Favorite Parts of Being a Director of Development at Lighthouse Community Public Schools
A Director of Development at Lighthouse Community Public Schools prioritizes "writing skills, communicating skills, and organizational skills," but most importantly, mission alignment is "a non-negotiable"—a deep commitment to educational equity is crucial for success in this role. The work requires genuine passion for the cause to effectively communicate with the community and donors.
Communication, Organizational Skills, Writing Skills, Mission Alignment, Educational Equity
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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
Education
Education
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) are essential.
2. Strong organizational abilities are necessary to manage various tasks and projects.
3. A deep commitment to educational equity and the mission of the organization is crucial for success in the role.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I'm looking for writing, communication, and organizational skills. One of the things I consider non-negotiable when hiring for a Communications Associate is being mission-aligned.
You have to genuinely care about educational equity and students who are [unclear]. This is crucial because the mission is so important. If you're not completely aligned with our work, it will show in your external communications and when interacting with donors.