Tutoring Plus is currently seeking persons to join their Board of Directors, who are strongly committed to promoting social justice and educational equity. This is a unique opportunity to partner with the Executive Director in guiding an established organization with a rich history in the city of Cambridge. Our Board welcomes persons of all skills, particularly those with experience in education, finance, or human resources, as well as those connected to local agencies, institutions, and/or communities of color. For additional information, you can visit www.tutoringplus.org.

 

Organizational Overview

Tutoring Plus is a local nonprofit that provides free tutoring, mentoring and enrichment programs to students in grades 4-12 in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to advance educational equity by supporting youth in their academic, personal, and socio-emotional growth through free, individualized tutoring by volunteers within our community. Our vision is a world where every young person is empowered with the knowledge and confidence to create their future. We believe that all young people deserve great opportunities to learn and grow.

 

Founded in 1964 by a group of neighborhood mothers, we are one of the longest-running after school academic programs for Cambridge students. Currently, we offer free 1:1 tutoring and mentoring for elementary, middle, and high school students subject-specific enrichment programs, (engineering, coding, math), and gender-specific programs for middle school students. Programs focus on increasing academic abilities, social-emotional skills, and self-confidence.

 

Organizational Structure

Our budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 is ~$300,000 with the majority (~50%) coming from foundations and grants. The remainder comes from a mix of individual donations, an annual fundraising event, corporate and university support, and contract income. We currently employ two full time staff, several part time staff, and work study students.

 

In addition to staff, we recruit, train, and manage over 100 volunteers throughout the academic year. Our 1:1 volunteer-to-student model is unique to Tutoring Plus.

 

Board Structure

We currently have a Board of Directors (with a maximum of 17 allowable) that meets virtually on the 4th Wednesday every other month. Board members typically serve for at least 3-year terms as well as join at least one of our sub-committees. Current committees include the Executive Committee, Fundraising Committee, and Corporate Governance Committee.

 

Board Member Commitment

• Have a genuine commitment to the mission of Tutoring Plus and become knowledgeable about theway we function – our uniqueness, strengths, and areas of growth.

• Provide foresight, oversight, and insight for the organization as a whole.

• Be an ambassador for the organization among your own network and work to enhance the organization’s public standing.

• Support the organization’s fiscal wellness by making personal donations, identifying resources, developing in-kind donations, and other means as appropriate.

• Prepare for, regularly attend, and actively participate in board and committee meetings.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

• Actively promote and embrace diversity and inclusiveness initiatives as integral to Tutoring Plus' mission on educational equity and social justice.

• Engage, individually and as a board, in critical activities and continued learning on this difficult and sometimes uncomfortable work, to meet Tutoring Plus’ DEI long and short-term goals.

Board of Director Expected Actions

• Attend and actively participate in at least 70% of Board meetings.

• Be an active member of at least one Board committee within a given year.

• Visit programs at least one night per academic year (current tutors may visit an additional site).

• Attend the annual fundraising event and support outreach efforts.

• Make an annual donation in an amount that is personally meaningful.

• Reach out to your network in support of our fundraising efforts.

Suggested Activities

• Host or co-host a house party or other fundraising event.

• Recommend individuals to join the Board and/or volunteer.

• Provide contact information for potential new donors to add to the annual appeal list.

• Cultivate a major donor or recurring donors.

For questions and application instructions, please email jordan@tutoringplus.org