Marketing Associate

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance - including spouse/deed

Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Parental & Adoption leave

Paid time off

403(b) Plan

Job summary

Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School is seeking a strategic Associate Head of School for Advancement to guide a talented team and build on a strong foundation of development and philanthropy. The leader will work with the Head of School to set vision across all advancement areas and grow fundraising over the next decade.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in major gifts, donor stewardship, and marketing/communications, with collaboration across lay leadership and strong leadership

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading development teams and major gift fundraising.
• Deep understanding of fundraising trends, donor engagement, and systems.
• Strategic advancement planning and partnering with senior leadership.
• Ability to foster a strong culture of philanthropy across an organization.
• Commitment to authentic relationship building with donors, families, alumni, and community leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strategic focus and attention to detail.
• Marketing, branding, and communications strategy expertise across constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of School to provide vision and direction across all areas of advancement.
• Cultivate, steward, and strengthen donor relationships with key constituencies.
• Personally solicit leadership gifts for annual fund, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Oversee donor lifecycle from prospect identification to stewardship.
• Provide fundraising guidance to the Head of School and Board leadership.
• Lead the Advancement Leadership Team and supervise departments.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor stewardship

Strategic planning

Relationship building

Communication

Leadership

Marketing & communications

Team management

Philanthropy culture

Executive collaboration

Job description

Bernard Zell seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Associate Head of School for Advancement to lead a talented and dedicated team and to build upon a strong, long-standing foundation of development and philanthropy. This leader will partner closely with the Head of School to provide vision, guidance, and direction across all aspects of advancement, with the chief goal of sustaining and growing the school’s fundraising success over the next decade and beyond.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished advancement professional with a proven track record in major gift solicitation, donor stewardship, marketing and communications, and effective collaboration with lay leaders. Experience with thought leadership and institutional strategy beyond development, is highly preferred. The Associate Head of School for Advancement reports directly to the Head of School and serves as a key member of the school’s senior leadership team.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Partner closely with the Head of School to provide vision and direction across all areas of advancement, including development, communications and marketing, alumni and parents of alumni relations, and enrollment.
• Cultivate, steward, and strengthen relationships with donors and key constituencies, including Board members, parents, alumni, parents of alumni, grandparents, and former Board members, in support of the school’s philanthropic goals.
• Personally solicit leadership-level gifts for the annual fund, special initiatives, capital campaigns, and priority projects.
• Oversee all aspects of the donor lifecycle, including prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Provide strategic fundraising guidance and support to the Head of School, Board leadership, and relevant Board committees.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term advancement goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures to support institutional priorities.
• Lead the Advancement Leadership Team, comprising the Head of School, Director of Development, Director of Enrollment, and Director of Marketing and Communications.
• Supervise the Director of Development and support the Development Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
• Supervise the Director of Marketing and Communications and support the Marketing and Communication Team, providing strategic oversight for all communications, branding, and marketing efforts.
• Partner closely with the Director of Enrollment to align admissions, retention, and advancement strategies and messaging.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to identify and secure funding for programmatic and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the school’s senior administrative team, contributing to institutional strategy and leadership.
• Represent Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School to internal and external audiences, as needed, advancing the school’s mission and vision.
• Other duties as assigned in support of the greater school community.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 8+ years of experience leading and overseeing development teams, with a demonstrated record of success in major gift fundraising.
• Deep understanding of current trends and best practices in development, fundraising systems, and donor engagement.
• Proven experience in strategic advancement planning and serving as a thought partner to senior leadership on organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain a strong culture of philanthropy across an organization.
• A deep commitment to authentic relationship building and approachability, with the capacity to engage donors, families, alumni, and community leaders in ways that foster trust, connection, and shared purpose.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong strategic lens and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated expertise in marketing, branding, and communications strategy, with the ability to align messaging across constituencies and platforms in support of institutional goals.
• An inspiring and effective people manager, skilled at motivating teams and leading through growth and change.
• Familiarity with the Jewish philanthropic landscape within the Chicago Jewish community.
• A clear understanding of, and appreciation for, Jewish values, along with a deep passion for Bernard Zell’s mission.

Compensation:

Bernard Zell offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive workplace culture. The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $210,000

Benefits:

The position is eligible for benefits. Bernard Zell has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports the success of our employees.

Benefits include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance - including spouse/dependent life insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Transportation & Parking Benefit
• Health Care, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental & Adoption leave
• Paid time off
• Tuition Remission
• Breakfast & Lunch when school is in session
• 403(b) (Retirement contribution) Plan with competitive matching structure

As a condition of employment, all applicants must successfully pass a criminal background screening.