Melissa Education Foundation

The Melissa Education Foundation is proud to recognize and celebrate this year’s scholarship recipients! 🎓

It is an honor to support these outstanding students as they continue their educational journeys and pursue their future goals. Their hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence make our community proud.

We would also like to thank our generous donors, supporters, educators, and families who help make these scholarships possible. Your continued investment in our students creates opportunities that will have a lasting impact for years to come.

Congratulations to all of the recipients!!

Celebrate the Melissa Education Foundation Class of 2026 scholarship recipients by watching the Scholarship Awards Ceremony live this evening at 6:00 PM! 🎓✨

Watch here:

https://www.youtube.com/live/unuHZXkzdB4?si=wa0gOOZSWgID4ANS

We’re excited to recognize the hard work and achievements of these outstanding MHS 2026 seniors alongside their families, friends, & community.

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MEF is hiring a Development Coordinator!
This is a part-time position focused on all elements of fund development supporting a truly meaningful mission. Some experience needed.

If interested, please send your resume to [email protected] by May 15th! Position Description below.

Melissa Education Foundation Development Coordinator

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 working with this type of system is needed for consideration).
• Soft Skills: Strong organizational abilities, communication, multitasking, and attention to detail. Ability to manage stress and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

To apply, please forward a resume to [email protected] by May 15, 2026.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Melissa Education Foundation 2026 Gala! ✨

Your support, generosity, and enthusiasm made it an incredible evening. Because of this amazing community, we can continue investing in innovative programs, grants, and opportunities that benefit Melissa ISD students and teachers.

A special thank you to our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and everyone who helped make the night such a success. We truly couldn’t do this without the support of our wonderful Melissa community.

We are so grateful for each of you and for your continued commitment to MEF.

Silent Auction Sneak Peek!

Get ready! Our silent auction is packed with amazing items, experiences, and local favorites you won’t want to miss. We’ve also added new live auction items you won’t want to miss, and the night will be filled with fun and entertainment — including dueling pianos! 🎹🎶

Thank you to our generous donors and community supporters who help make this night so special. We are so excited to celebrate with all of you!🤩

Melissa ISD Teachers & Staff — this one’s for YOU!🌟

As a thank you for all you do for our students and community, we’re excited to offer half-priced tickets to the Melissa Education Foundation Gala exclusively for Melissa ISD teachers & staff!

🎟 Staff tickets are limited and available for a short time, so don’t wait!

Message us directly or contact a board member to reserve yours today.

🎉 Gala Ticket Sales Are BACK UP! 🎉

The link is live again and ticket pairs are officially available!

Don’t wait — secure your seats NOW and join us for an unforgettable evening supporting the Melissa Education Foundation. ✨

Purchase your ticket pairs today before they sell out! 🎟️ melissaeducationfoundation.com/gala

We are incredibly grateful to the Schandelmeier Family for being a Glitz Sponsor and all of our Community Sponsors for supporting the Melissa Education Foundation 2026 Gala!⭐️

We can’t wait to celebrate with the community on March 7th! Tickets are still available for purchase — join us for an unforgettable evening in support of Melissa ISD.

🔗 melissaeducationfoundation.com/gala

✨ A Huge Thank You to Our Glitz Sponsors! ✨

We are incredibly grateful to our Glitz Sponsors for their generous support of the Melissa Education Foundation. A special thank you to the local families who stepped forward as Glitz Sponsors—your commitment to Melissa ISD students and teachers truly makes a difference.

🎟️ Tickets are still available! Join us for an unforgettable evening and be part of something that truly shines. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

melissaeducationfoundation.com/gala

🎉 Thank you to Southern Landscape & Irrigation for serving as our Spirit Sponsor for the 2026 Melissa Education Foundation Gala. We’re grateful for your support of our students and schools.

🎟️ Tickets are still available for purchase—join us for an unforgettable night!

 🔗 Melissaeducationfoundation.com/gala