New Hope of Indiana is seeking a Director of Advancement to join our growing team. This is a full-time exempt position. Work schedule is general business hours; however, occasional flexibility is required to accommodate evening or weekend projects or events. This position reports to our Chief Executive Officer.
About the Job: Director of Advancement
The Director of Advancement is responsible for leading all fundraising, volunteering, and marketing activities for the organization. This role works collaboratively with all levels of leadership and program staff continually develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies and opportunities. The Director of Advancement is also responsible for leading community development efforts to develop key external alliances by cultivating individual, corporate and philanthropic support while also promoting New Hope’s mission and programs, raising the overall profile of the organization.
What your day to day looks like: Director of Fundraising and Marketing
Leadership
- Develop and execute annual fundraising strategy and marketing/external relations plan in conjunction with the annual budget and organization strategic plan including the annual Silver Cup Celebration and related activities.
- Provide supervision for the Development Manager and Communications and Engagement Specialist
- Attend all leadership meetings as part of the executive team
- Attend board meetings as needed
- Provide staff support to the Development, Marketing and Silver Cup Celebration board level committees
- Utilize ethical decision making when choosing among conflicting priorities.
Fundraising
- Achieve annual fundraising goals through the identification, solicitation and retention of donors, grants and financial resources
- Prepare, write and submit grant applications to foundations and corporations. Work with finance team to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of awarded grants
- Develop and implement a donor recognition program
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in Network for Good database
- Regularly communicating with donors at all levels through a comprehensive stewardship plan
- Understand and comply with appropriate and legal nonprofit fundraising techniques
Marketing
- Regularly communicate with organization’s constituents about New Hope, keeping them apprised of key happenings and information
- Tell New Hope story with internal and external audiences through a variety of media sources including print, video, online and the New Hope website
- Oversee development and distribution of Marketing and Communication collateral
- Ensure a robust volunteer program
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills we’re looking for from you: Director of Fundraising and Marketing
- Decision Making and Judgement: Make timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks. Display balanced thinking, combining wisdom, analysis, experience, and perspective when making decisions or producing results
- Forward Thinking: Adapts traditional methods, concepts, models, designs, technologies, or systems to new and innovative applications. Anticipates future trends, possibilities, and consequences. Thinks strategically and envisions potential opportunities and mitigates risks. Embraces innovation and change while maintaining a pragmatic approach
- Leadership and Organizational Alignment: Promote organizational mission and goals and show the way to achieve them. Use knowledge of the workings, structure, and culture of the organization and political climate to solve problems and accomplish goals
- People Leadership/Development: Work with staff in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job. This includes displaying an ongoing commitment to staff learning and improvement and encouraging and supporting staff to acquire new knowledge or work skills
- Relationship Building: Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Maintain an open, approachable manner, and treat others fairly and respectfully while striking a balance between building rapport and getting the work done
- Talent Optimization: Identify and actively recruit talent representative of diverse groups to build high performing teams. Seeks to understand differences of each direct report and how such difference and or experience will impact their development and performance
About New Hope of Indiana:
At New Hope of Indiana, we are not just an organization; we are a community dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live their most fulfilling lives. Established as the largest not-for-profit provider of residential services in Marion County, we pioneer transformative initiatives that foster inclusivity, independence, and a culture of compassion.
Our mission is clear: to actively support individuals with disabilities through comprehensive services and unwavering advocacy for human dignity. We envision a world where everyone belongs, and our community embraces and welcomes individuals with disabilities, making inclusion the norm.
What you bring to the table: Director of Advancement
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- Must have eight (8) years previous experience working with nonprofit business development, grant writing, or fundraising
- Must have five (5) years experience in a management role
- Must possess a valid Indiana Operator’s License in accordance with New Hope of Indiana driving record guidelines
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Suite including Excel and knowledge of Network for Good or equivalent database
The Benefits We are Proud to Offer: The New Hope Difference
New Hope recognizes the importance of a work environment that fosters respect, dignity, diversity, teamwork, personal growth, training, and development. We maintain a compassionate culture that supports work/life balance and we believe in the power of our associates. Each associate enjoys benefits including:
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Attractive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- 100% employer paid short-term/long-term disability
- 100% employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off accrual
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
We’re actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups.
New Hope of Indiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Indianapolis, IN 46268 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Indianapolis, IN 46268: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
