Director of Development & Marketing, Education
- Employer
- Tutoring Chicago
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- $85,000.00 - $95,000.00
- Posted Date
- Jan 30, 2024
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Capital Campaigns, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Direct Marketing, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Prospect Research, Other Fundraising, Special Events, Administrative, Sales and Marketing
- Fields
- Education, Social Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Title: Director of Development and Marketing
Position: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Work Model: Hybrid (in-person and remote)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Background: Tutoring Chicago is a 501c3 non-profit organization that delivers the power of education through one-to-one tutoring. Since 1965 the organization has provided free one-to-one tutoring with the help of hundreds of local and digital volunteers each week. In the 2023-24 school year, Tutoring Chicago serves over 1,000 students a week with the support of over 1,100 volunteer tutors.
Tutoring Chicago is committed to purposeful inclusion in our workplace, and candidates of diverse backgrounds and identities are strongly encouraged to apply. Tutoring Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. This is in accordance with federal and state law.
Learn more about Tutoring Chicago by visiting https://www.tutoringchicago.org/
Position Summary: The Director of Development and Marketing will play an integral role within the organization, overseeing the strategy and execution of the organization’s development and marketing activities and working closely alongside the Executive Director. Responsibilities will be centered on significant, strategic revenue growth over the next several years and internal/external marketing strategies to ensure recruitment and fundraising goals are met. This individual will work collaboratively across all of Tutoring Chicago’s departments, serving as a member of the organization’s leadership team and lead the development department. This role has two direct reports, the Associate Director of Grants and Data Admin and the Associate Director of Development and Marketing.
A professional who will thrive in this role will know the Chicago landscape, have significant development experience, have a strategic growth mindset, and can serve as a leader in a start-up culture.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Develop and execute annual
development plan; effectively manage strategies, tactics and
processes throughout the year
Oversee donor database, including the
ongoing efficacy and efficiency of Salesforce
Lead efforts to raise annual giving
from new sources and create a strong donor pipeline
Grow major gift giving annually to
reflect goals set forth in the strategic plan
Oversee grants management including
language, solicitation, new grants and renewals
Grow individual giving, continuing
progress towards industry standards
Event conception, planning and
successful execution
Manage the donor experience and donor
stewardship
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Raise revenue to meet the annual
need, budget and growth sustainability
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Direct the organizational
communications and marketing strategies, tactics, materials needed
and timeline to meet goals for fundraising, recruitment and
awareness.
Oversee the creation and execution of
the annual marketing plan
Develop attractive sponsorship
packages and event promotions
Identify and develop solicitation
tools for successful fundraising and recruitment
Manage two direct reports, associate
director of grants and data administration and associate director
of development and marketing
Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
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Strategic thinking, problem solving
and decision making
Strong project management and
leadership skills especially amidst change, challenges and
growth
Experience working closely with all
types of stakeholders, including board members, corporate leaders,
community volunteers, and major donors
Budgeting and forecasting
Is organized and efficient, seeks
solutions and continuous improvement of systems, events
Strong presentation and group
facilitation skills
Strong time management,
administrative, analytical, and organizational skills
Is self-directed while balancing
multiple tasks within a team-based work environment
Ability to be flexible and manage
multiple priorities while maintaining high quality of work
Being up to date and knowledgeable of
the Chicago philanthropic community especially as it relates to
foundations, corporations, events and major giving
individuals
Strong, persuasive and impactful
writing, especially as it relates to external, persuasive,
fundraising and marketing materials.
Well versed in industry marketing
best practices (i.e. SEO, Google Ads)
Preferred Qualifications:
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7+ years of development or
fundraising leadership experience
Knowledge of Chicago landscape
intersecting with education, city government, etc.
Experience in a nonprofit structure
or system
Demonstrated commitment to advocating
for students, especially within diverse communities
Experience with Salesforce, Constant
Contact, Google Suite and Canva Design
Strong time management,
administrative, analytical, and organizational skills
Experience in non-profit fundraising
events
Self-directed while balancing
multiple tasks on a team
Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 based on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Competitive benefits including health, dental, life, retirement, and generous/flexible paid time off (PTO) that averages approximately 6 weeks off per year. Tutoring Chicago pays $300 per month of employee insurance premiums. Annual match comes with the 403b retirement plan.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to hiring@tutoringchicago.org with the subject line ‘Application - Director of Development and Marketing’.
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