Director of Development & Marketing, Education

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: 

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

Raise revenue to meet the annual
need, budget and growth sustainability 

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:

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:

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 [email protected]
with the subject line ‘Application – Director of Development and
Marketing’.