Interested in Joining the Board or volunteering?
The Melissa Education Foundation is always looking for passionate community members who want to make a meaningful impact in Melissa Independent School District. Serving on the board or volunteering is an opportunity to support students and teachers while helping shape the future of education in our community.
What Board Members Do
Board members help guide the foundation’s mission through community involvement, fundraising efforts, event support, scholarship programs, and strategic planning. Our board works together to create opportunities that directly benefit Melissa ISD students and educators.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome individuals who are passionate about education and community involvement. Whether you are a parent, business owner, former educator, alumni, or community supporter, your experience and perspective can make a difference.
Board Member Expectations
- Attend regular board meetings
- Participate in foundation events and initiatives
- Support fundraising and sponsorship efforts
Make an Impact
Joining the board is a rewarding way to give back and help strengthen educational opportunities throughout Melissa ISD. We are proud to work alongside dedicated leaders who share a passion for supporting students and teachers.
For more information about board opportunities, we would love to connect with you.
Volunteering opportunities
MEF DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
This is a part-time position focused on all elements of fund development supporting a truly meaningful mission. Some experience needed.
Melissa Education Foundation is a volunteer driven / volunteer run organization serving the Melissa ISD community in raising / disbursing funds for Melissa ISD Graduating Senior Scholarships and Teacher Grants. Working closely with the MEF Board of Directors and MEF staff, the Development Coordinator will support fundraising, operations and donor / volunteer cultivation efforts. In addition, the Development Coordinator acts as a liaison between board members, donors / volunteers and vendors. This position promotes collaborative efforts and relationships between Melissa ISD and MEF and will represent MEF at assigned public, community and MISD events as needed.
Key Responsibilities
• Donor Database Management: Recording donations, updating donor records, and generating acknowledgment letters in a CRM system.
• Fundraising Support: Assisting with campaigns / events, researching prospective funders, and logistics supporting fundraising efforts.
• Event Coordination: Planning and implementing fundraising events, including managing budgets, logistics, and volunteers.
• Communication: Acting as a point of contact for donors and managing materials for solicitation, as well as stewardship reports, calendaring of MEF events, and yearly action plans.
• Board Relations: Acting as a point of contact for Board communications, including monthly meetings, financial documentation and Board responsibilities / leadership role documentation.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• Experience: Requires 3-5 years in non-profit, administrative, or customer service roles.
• Technical Skills: Experience using donor and scholarship databases and Microsoft Office Suite. (MEF uses Donorview and Kaleidoscope. Experience in these specific systems is not required. However, experience