Evanston Now is seeking a Revenue Manager to lead and grow the organization's philanthropic and corporate sponsorship revenue, working in close partnership with its publisher, Bill Smith. This is a full-time revenue role: the Revenue Manager, the first revenue team hire, will be responsible for mid-level and major gift fundraising, corporate sponsorship and underwriting, and donor and community events.
Over time, this person is positioned to take on a broader revenue leadership role within the organization and to help lay the groundwork for potential expansion into additional communities. This role is well suited to a mid-career development professional with a proven track record in fundraising, who is equally motivated to extend that experience into corporate sponsorship and events. Two decades in, Evanston Now is a trusted civic institution, and this role offers the opportunity to help define what its next twenty years will look like.
Who You Are
3-5+ years of non-profit revenue experience, ideally including a proven track record in individual giving
Thrives in systems-oriented work, comfortable refining internal infrastructure, and finds satisfaction in building processes
A strong relationship-builder with great interpersonal skills across donors, stakeholders, and colleagues
Experience with event planning, from logistics through post-event stewardship, and enthusiasm for hosting community events
Experience with CRMs, with a commitment to maintaining accurate data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-directed and comfortable operating in a small, entrepreneurial newsroom environment
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $75,000–$85,000, commensurate with experience
Location: Remote; candidates must be based in the Evanston/Chicago area, with a strong preference for Evanston
Travel: No regular travel required; occasional travel for industry conferences may be part of the role
Reports to: Bill Smith
12 days of Paid Time Off
10 observed holidays such as New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving etc.
Evanston Now is a small, independent newsroom, and we are continuing to build out our benefits offerings as we grow.