Director of Institutional Advancement
Near North Montessori SchoolChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted January 16, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Near North Montessori is a non-profit Montessori school serving over 550 students from infancy through Grade 8.
Job Description
Near North Montessori seeks a Director of Institutional Advancement to strengthen advancement strategy, build trust, and advance the school's long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will lead with clarity and empathy, build strong systems and teams, and serve as a trusted thought partner to the Head of School and Board.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
- At least five years of successful nonprofit fundraising experience
- Experience working in independent schools or mission-driven organizations with sophisticated donors
- Demonstrated ability to establish productive boundaries with boards and volunteers
- Experience supervising and developing professional staff
- Strategic and analytical thinking, with the ability to use data to inform decisions
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Relocation Assistance
