Foundation Director directs the execution of the vision, strategic planning, financial management, fundraising, and grantmaking operations that support the overall objectives of a foundation. Defines the goals and tactics for fundraising campaigns and program initiatives. Being a Foundation Director represents the foundation to the public and media to communicate its mission, values, and accomplishments. Maintains positive relationships with foundation stakeholders, including the board of directors, grantees, community leaders, donors, and prospective donors. Additionally, Foundation Director oversees grantmaking operations, including developing grant guidelines, reviewing grant applications, and managing the grant evaluation process. Manages foundation programs and initiatives that align with the foundation's mission and values. Implements systems for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the foundation's grantmaking and programs. Ensures all foundation activities comply with applicable laws, reporting requirements, and regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Foundation Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Foundation Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Description
Director/Senior Director, Communications and Community Engagement- is a newly created position that leads planning and implementation for communications and message strategy, building brand awareness, community engagement and outreach, stakeholder communications, digital (web and social) content strategies, mainstream media relations and internal communications for The Indianapolis Foundation (TIF).
We are Central Indiana Community Foundation, The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana–a $1 billion collective of philanthropic organizations committed to making Central Indiana a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach their full potential – no matter place, race or identity.
Scope of Position:
The Director/Senior Director of Communications and Community Engagement is a newly created position that leads planning and implementation for communications and message strategy, building brand awareness, community engagement and outreach, stakeholder communications, digital (web and social) content strategies, mainstream media relations and internal communications for The Indianapolis Foundation (TIF). This individual will also provide input and coordination for events and initiatives where TIF has a significant presence. Additionally, in this role, you will provide hands-on development, implementation, and leadership for creative and comprehensive communications campaigns that engage TIF’s target audiences.
Requirements:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to make impactful contributions to the positioning, awareness and recognition of The Indianapolis Foundation’s mission, goals, work and impact.
Reporting to the President of The Indianapolis Foundation, the Director/Senior Director will be a strategic advisor and a trusted partner in creating engaging, accessible, inclusive, and creative communications and events that inform, engage and inspire community members and leaders, nonprofits, civic and corporate partners, donors, and other key stakeholders and collaborators.
Create and deliver engaging strategic communications campaign plans
Lead projects and initiatives to increase The Indianapolis Foundation’s presence and recognition
Requirements
For applicants who believe they can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply.
Working Conditions: Flexible hybrid office environment (in office three days a week). Home base–English Foundation Building in downtown Indianapolis
What You Get:
$90,000 salary plus generous benefits, including:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:
Central Indiana Community Foundation, The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton County Community Foundation and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana are equal opportunity employers that seek to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and to support their retention and advancement. Justice is one of our core values, and we are committed to fostering a workplace culture inclusive of people with respect to their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status, age, disabilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other characteristic. Our commitment to justice and diversity also means providing a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and engaging.
Our mission is to mobilize people, ideas and investments to make Central Indiana a community where all individuals have equitable opportunity to reach their full potential—no matter place, race or identity.
Racism deeply impacts the well-being of our communities, compounding existing disparities and creating intersectional barriers. We strive to name and address these barriers through community engagement and assessment, relevant and effective policy creation, and organizational accountability methods. We support initiatives that address all forms of oppression, however, maintaining an explicit focus on race is essential to advancing equity across our communities. Improving outcomes for people of color will improve outcomes for everyone.