Heart Math Tutoring Executive Director, Winston-Salem

Heart Math Tutoring Executive Director, Winston-Salem

About the Role: Heart Math Tutoring (Heart) is looking for a motivated and strategic leader to take the Winston-Salem program to its next level of impact and growth. Heart's mission is to ensure that all elementary students, regardless of background, develop the strong foundation in math and enthusiasm for academics they need for long-term success, by helping schools use volunteers as tutors.

We work to ensure that every child has access to the kind of one-on-one support that helps them thrive in math and beyond. Founded in Charlotte, NC in 2013, Heart has since expanded to multiple regions, launching in Winston-Salem in 2023. This year, Heart Winston-Salem is working to serve 170 students across three school sites in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Over the next one to two years, we are focused on sustainably supporting a high-quality program while growing our school footprint.

The Executive Director (ED) will demonstrate strategic thinking, proven relationship-building skills, fundraising success, and passion for Heart's mission. The ED holds primary responsibility for Heart Winston-Salem's revenue through the solicitation of philanthropy (major gifts, individual donors, corporate and foundation support, planned giving, and special events), school district contracts, and regional partnerships. They are responsible for all aspects of local fundraising and will lead in forging new relationships to build visibility, impact, volunteerism, and financial resources.

Based in or near Winston-Salem, the ED reports to Heart's Executive Director of National Partnerships, based in North Carolina. The Winston-Salem ED is supported by several national team members, including a grant writer, donor relations manager (focused on gift processing and database management), and senior staff working on national fundraising, as well as a Winston-Salem-based Advisory Board.

The ED partners closely with the VP of Programs and Winston-Salem Program Manager, coordinating on a dotted-line basis to ensure program quality and advance overall program goals. The ED leads Heart’s growth and presence in Winston-Salem but is not responsible for day-to-day program operations, finance, or human resources – those are led by the program team with central-office support.

Position Details: This is a full-time, hybrid position based in or near Winston-Salem, NC. The role combines remote work with regular, in-person presence in the Winston-Salem community, at schools, partner and donor meetings, and community events. Some evening and weekend work is expected. Anticipated start date:
January 2027.

Job Responsibilities: Key responsibilities are listed below.

• Secure financial resources in Winston-Salem, NC, developing relationships and making asks that lead to philanthropic support of Heart’s program.
• Generate and maintain a robust pipeline of organizations, foundations, and individuals to sustain the local budget of ~$390K and grow to add additional school footprint.

• Develop and manage a comprehensive development plan to include strategies for foundations, corporations, and individual donors to meet the ongoing financial needs of Heart in Winston-Salem including annual giving, major gifts, grants/institutional giving, planned giving, and special events.
• Oversee all regional development activities including any capital campaigns, major gifts, special events, planned giving, prospect research, grant writing, donor cultivation, donor records, and other development efforts.
• Partner with Heart's grant writer and donor relations manager (based in North Carolina) to submit tailored grant proposals and oversee accurate donor information for the region.
• Monitor and report regularly on the progress of the development program across the market to the board and Executive Director of National Partnerships.
• Liaise with program and finance team members to support fund development efforts.

• Liaise with the Advisory Board ensuring the group is effective in supporting local operations, especially focused…