Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Reading Power is on a strategic growth trajectory to responsibly and sustainably increase the number of schools and students that they serve. The mission of Reading Power is to accelerate children's literacy learning and foster a love for reading and writing, envisioning a world where every child has a strong literacy foundation for lifelong learning. The culture at Reading Power is rooted in respect, trust, and a passionate commitment to their mission. With an annual budget growing to $1.89 million next year, Reading Power is guided by a 22-member Board of Directors and supported by 32 staff members and over 375 volunteers who provide one-to-one, high-dosage tutoring to students scoring below the 25th percentile on reading assessments across five districts in the northern suburbs of Chicago.

Reading Power is seeking a Director of Development that will lead all fundraising and donor stewardship efforts. This role involves planning, organizing, and directing various fundraising activities, including major gift cultivation and stewardship, foundation grants, annual appeals, special events, and planned giving. The Director of Development is responsible for identifying new revenue streams while maintaining existing ones to enhance fundraising capacity. Over the next three years, Reading Power aims to increase annual funding to meet the growing demand for its services. This position reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the Board of Directors, Director of Programs, Director of Operations, Development Manager, and Events Coordinator.

Reading Power Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. We strive to recruit and employ the most qualified personnel and provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex.