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  POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT — Community Engagement Manager Job Title: Community Engagement Manager Job Description: The Decatur Education Foundation seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Community Engagement Manager. This position is responsible for the Foundation’s communications and developing and implementing fundraising strategies, campaigns, and events with a focus on donor cultivation and stewardship. A successful candidate will have previous experience in event planning and a proven track record of fundraising results. They must have an…

ATTENTION: graduating DHS Seniors and parents/guardians of graduating DHS Seniors: Applications for DEF's 4-year renewable scholarships are now open. All application materials are due by April 15th. Available Scholarships Patrick Family Scholarship This scholarship, established in 2002 by members of the Patrick Family, who are DHS alumni, is one of the largest scholarship available to Decatur High School students. Recipients of the Patrick Family Foundation Scholarship must: Exhibit integrity and a strong work ethic in all situations Demonstrate initiative and…

Did you know that more than 70 families in the City Schools of Decatur are experiencing homelessness and financial instability? The burden of being temporarily unhoused or food insecure can be overwhelming, particularly for young people. You can help by donating to our monthly Amazon Wish List that is then distributed to students via the school counselors.

ATTENTION: graduating DHS Seniors and parents/guardians of graduating DHS Seniors: Applications for DEF's 4-year renewable scholarships are now open. All application materials are due by April 15th. Please email info@decatureducationfoundation.org if you have any questions. Application can be found here

In support of DEF’s behavioral health initiative Joe’s Fund, we invite you to our next No Ordinary Joe event on Thursday, May 2nd at 7pm at Waller’s Coffee House. The evening of live music will feature students from Decatur High School’s Exploring Music Club. Waller’s is the perfect setting for an intimate evening of supporting our students’ self-expression AND Joe’s Fund — a huge thank you to Waller’s for donating their space for our event! Click here for more info…

Decatur Education Foundation is seeking candidates for two full-time positions: Director of Programs and Partnerships and Director of Development.  For a description of the Director of Programs and Partnerships position and desired qualifications, click HERE. For a description of the Director of Development position and desired qualifications, click HERE. How to Apply & Timeline: To apply, please send a résumé, cover letter responsive to DEF’s mission, and examples of your recent work to hiring@decatureducationfoundation.org. Applications will be accepted until the…

Decatur Education Foundation (DEF) is seeking a strategic, dynamic, and community-minded leader to build on the organization’s impactful 20-year history. Mission We solve the problems that keep our kids from finding success by connecting people, resources, and ideas. Central to this work is a commitment to eradicating barriers caused by systemic racism, income inequality, and the lack of behavioral health supports. Vision All Decatur youth realize their full potential, regardless of economic status, ethnicity, race, nation of origin, gender, gender…