Chapter Job Center

The AFP Indiana Chapter (AFP-IC) does have a job posting service.  For only $300, your position will be posted on the AFP-IC website for 30 days*, and a blast email will be sent to all members with job details and instructions on how to apply.

As of January 1, 2023, AFP-IC requires salary or salary ranges for all job postings. 

*Note - extensions on postings are available

FORMAT - Job title, Organization name, Organization overview, primary responsibilities, desired qualifications, contact information.

For more information, or to post your position online, please contact Sara Nash at 317-824-0940 or afpic@nashams.com. 

Current Postings Shown Below - Date Added

Director of Development, River Heritage Conservancy - March 20, 2026
Assistant Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Giving, Riley Children's Foundation - March 20, 2026
Senior Director, Major Giving, Riley Children's Foundation - March 20, 2026|
Chief Relationship Officer, Second Helpings, Inc, - March 12, 2026
Communications Manager, Indiana United Methodist Children's Home Foundation - March 5, 2026
Stewardship Manager, National FFA Organization - March 3, 2026
Assistant/Associate/Director of Development, Triangle Education Foundation - February 19, 2026
Chief Development Officer, Easterseals Crossroads - February 19, 2026

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, RIVER HERITAGE CONSERVANCY

Date Posted:  March 20, 2026

Employment Status: Full Time
Department: Development
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Main Office
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Position Summary:
The Director of Development (DD) plays a pivotal role in advancing River Heritage Conservancy’s mission to create, develop, and sustain vibrant public parks along the Falls of the Ohio River and its surrounding shoreline. This position is responsible for leading revenue generation strategies and cultivating philanthropic and institutional partnerships essential to realizing the organization’s vision of dynamic, world-class public spaces for recreation, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.


The Director of Development will help lead fundraising efforts for a complex, multi-phase park system with long-term capital, operational, and stewardship needs, ensuring that philanthropic support keeps pace with organizational growth. River Heritage Conservancy is currently in the quiet phase of a major capital campaign, with a public phase anticipated in the future. The Director will be a key leader in shaping and advancing this campaign while also strengthening ongoing annual, major, and planned giving efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Development will lead the organization’s comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement efforts, overseeing the strategy, execution, and performance of all revenue-generating programs. This role provides executive leadership to the Development Department and is accountable for results across annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, grants, and membership programs.

The Director will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, development committees, community leaders, and key stakeholders to cultivate a strong culture of philanthropy and to ensure donor engagement is meaningful, strategic, and mission aligned. With a proven track record in revenue generation and leadership, the Director will align ambitious fundraising initiatives with River Heritage Conservancy’s long-term vision, capital priorities, and commitment to sustainable growth.

Supervises: Associate Director of Development, Development and Membership Manager, and Contract Development Associate

Key Responsibilities
➢Revenue Generation Leadership

  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive revenue generation strategies, emphasizing corporate, individual, and foundation donations, as well as planned and endowment gifts, to support park creation and maintenance.
  • Direct the activities of development committees, leveraging their expertise to support fundraising initiatives and effectively engage key stakeholders.
  • Drive the expansion and diversification of fundraising channels, integrating innovative approaches to enhance donor participation and revenue generation.
  • Support capital campaign planning and execution, including prospect strategy, leadership engagement, and coordination with consultants, as appropriate.


➢Development Department Leadership

  • Provide executive leadership to the Development Department, managing areas such as annual campaigns, major gifts, planned giving, public/private grants, membership programs, and overall development operations.
  • Guide the ongoing evolution of the Development team by assessing and refining structure, roles, and workflows to support current operations and future growth, while establishing clear performance expectations, metrics, and accountability for results.
  • Provide direct support to the CEO and other key organizational leaders as they engage, cultivate, and solicit major and lead donors for the Conservancy and its capital campaign.
  • Personally engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and lead donors serving as a primary relationship manager for top prospects.
  • Cultivate a culture of philanthropy, ensuring donor experiences align with the organization's commitment to excellence through personalized stewardship and engagement. Collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, community leaders, and stakeholders to maximize fundraising potential and community impact.

Position Qualifications

  • Experience: Minimum of five years' executive leadership and management experience in nonprofit, corporate, or similar organizations, demonstrating success in revenue generation.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate the organization's mission and fundraising priorities.
  • Integrity: Demonstrated integrity and credibility in representing River Heritage Conservancy, coupled with a commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
  • Strategic Vision: Ability to develop and implement ambitious fundraising strategies aligned with organizational objectives, driving sustainable growth and community impact.
  • Collaborative Leadership: Proven experience in fostering collaboration and building strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Mission Alignment: Strong belief in River Heritage Conservancy's mission, with a passion for promoting community engagement and environmental conservation.
  • Professional Expertise: A record of success in non-profits or businesses that have worked with, but not limited to, projects involving parks, gardens, conservation, urban redevelopment, or even large and complex economic development projects.

Behavioral Expectations

  • Collaborative Mindset: Embrace collaboration and teamwork to achieve shared goals and enhance community well-being.
  • Innovative Thinking: Demonstrate creativity and resilience in addressing community needs, embracing change and innovation for meaningful impact.
  • Accountability: Take personal responsibility for actions and contributions, maintaining transparency and accountability in all interactions.

Additional Information

  • This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the organization's long-term vision and strategic direction.
  • As a start-up organization experiencing rapid growth and a forthcoming capital campaign, there is potential for this role to evolve into a Chief Development Officer (CDO) or Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) capacity.

Education

  • Education and Background: Bachelor's degree or demonstrated professional/volunteer work experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

  • The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • To perform this job successfully, the employee is frequently required to communicate; listen; stand; use hands to grasp, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.
  • The employee is frequently exposed to an office environment, with controlled temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, ice, and fog.

Salary Range:  $91,000 - $117,000

Interested candidates can apply using the Now Hiring link on the organization's website, www.originpark.org

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ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE & FOUNDATION GIVING

Date Posted:  March 20, 2026

Full-Time
Indianapolis, IN

Position Purpose

The Assistant Vice President, Corporate & Foundation Giving (AVP) serves as a key member of Riley Children’s Foundation’s leadership team and contributes to organization‑wide strategy and decision‑making. The AVP is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy for corporate and foundation giving, including direct corporate giving, grants, sponsorships, cause marketing, and other partnership‑driven revenue opportunities. The AVP guides and coaches a team of corporate and foundation giving professionals, ensuring strong pipeline development, thoughtful prospect strategy, disciplined portfolio management, and exceptional stewardship. This leader is responsible for setting and achieving team and individual fundraising goals, fostering collaboration across the Foundation and hospital, and advancing organizational priorities through high‑value, sustainable partnerships. 

 

Direct Reports: Director, Foundation Relations; Corporate Giving & Sponsorships Director; Senior Corporate Gift Officer; Corporate Gift Officer; Corporate & Foundation Giving Specialist

Key Responsibilities

  1. Expectations for Leadership Team
  • Overall Organizational Direction: Participate with Leadership Team in creating the organization’s culture.
  • Culture Transmission: Create, communicate, and implement the organization’s vision and mission.
  • Mentor and Coach: Lead, guide, direct, and evaluate the work of other managers and individual contributors.
  • Strategic Plan: Formulate and implement the strategic plan that guides the Foundation.
  • Results: Achieve the Foundation’s annual and strategic goals.
  • Operations: Oversee the complete operation of your area of responsibility in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plan.
  • Evaluation: Evaluate the success of the Foundation.
  • Competitive Landscape: Maintain awareness of both external and internal competitive landscape, opportunities, donors, markets and new industry developments and standards. 
     
  1. Expectations for All Managers

Working closely with the President/CEO and the Leadership Team, follow the practices and use the tools to:

  • Develop and Influence Riley Culture: Realize the importance of you as a manager, modeling and influencing the Riley Community culture. Exhibit trust, innovation and inclusion.
  • Lead the Way and Be Accountable: Manage staff in planning and organizing projects. Develop goals and accountabilities. Follow Foundation performance management practices and meet Human Resources deadlines. Model the way.
  • Hire the Best: Have up-to-date job descriptions for all direct reports. Follow Foundation hiring practices. Prepare and participate in new employee orientation. 
  • Guide Your Staff: Set clear expectations and high standards of performance. Provide training, coaching, feedback and corrective action when necessary.
  • Engage Your Staff: Be approachable to direct reports and others. Use forms of recognition to thank employees within your team and across the Foundation. Collaborate across the Foundation.
  • Create a Best Practice Operation: Stay up to date on best practices. Effectively allocate resources. Manage budget as necessary. Establish metrics to minimize costs and maximize impact.
  • Manager Training: Actively participate in all Manager Briefings and use the skills and behaviors identified.

 

  1. Fundraising Strategy and Leadership
  • Develop and lead a multi-year strategy for corporate and foundation fundraising aligned with organizational and campaign priorities.
  • In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer and other senior leaders, set annual team and individual fundraising goals. Track performance and refine strategies to ensure goal achievement.
  • Guide, coach, and hold the Corporate & Foundation Giving team accountable to clearly defined metrics and performance expectations.
  • Stay informed on best practices and emerging trends in corporate and institutional philanthropy—including ESG, corporate responsibility, and partnership models—and actively engage with peer and affinity groups to bring insights, benchmarking, and innovations back to guide strategy and strengthen competitive positioning.
  • Partner, as appropriate, with IU Health, IU Health Foundation, Indiana University School of Medicine, and IU Foundation to ensure alignment and adherence to institutional policies, legal and compliance requirements, and brand standards that may impact the implementation of corporate and foundation fundraising strategies and partnerships.

 

  1. Corporate Giving
  • Provide strategic oversight for corporate fundraising, including direct corporate giving, corporate grants, sponsorships, cause marketing, retail promotions, and workplace giving. 
  • Drive proactive pipeline development by partnering with Prospect Development to identify new prospect pools, evaluate market opportunities, and ensure strong assignment of qualified corporate and institutional foundation prospects into team portfolios.
  • Identify and develop a suite of strategic partnership opportunities by aligning corporate interests, brand priorities, and community investment goals with Riley Children’s Foundation’s mission and funding needs, shaping mutually beneficial opportunities for engagement.
  • Lead the Corporate Giving team in securing integrated, multi‑year corporate partnerships by guiding strategy, overseeing structuring, and ensuring the confirmation of commitments that combine philanthropic support with brand value and, when appropriate, employee involvement.
  • Collaborate with Marketing/Communications, Events, hospital partners, and others to support partnership activation and fulfillment.
  • Ensure strong prospecting/qualification, cultivation, proposal development, and stewardship practices that drive growth and retention.
  • Monitor corporate revenue performance, portfolio health, pipeline progress, and forecast accuracy. 

 

  1. Foundation Giving
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for foundation fundraising to ensure alignment with organizational priorities, campaign goals, and emerging funding opportunities. 
  • Provide oversight and thought leadership to the Director, Foundation Relations in building and managing a high‑quality pipeline of foundation prospects, ensuring strong fit, prioritization, and long‑term cultivation strategy.
  • Collaborate with hospital partners, Finance, Donor Engagement, and other appropriate teams to shape fundable opportunities and ensure alignment between institutional requirements, programmatic capacity, and organizational priorities.
  • Set expectations, standards, and goals for LOIs and proposals, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery across the Foundation Relations function. 
  • Maintain relationships with key institutional funders and program officers, representing the Foundation strategically and engaging at critical stages of cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
  • Oversee compliance and performance in grant reporting, donor communication, and fulfillment, ensuring systems and processes support high-quality, timely, and accurate delivery. 

 

  1. Individual Fundraising 
  • Maintain a personal portfolio of high‑value corporate and institutional foundation prospects and partners and achieve individual fundraising goals, including securing six‑ and seven‑figure commitments.
  • Cultivate, solicit, and steward assigned prospects through face-to-face visits, strategic engagement, and customized proposal delivery. 
  • Partner with senior leadership and board members to engage corporate and institutional decision‑makers. 
  • Collaborate with other fundraising leaders and staff on cross-functional solicitations and strategies for giving.

 

  1. Administration and Operations
  • Administrative: Maintain accountability to administrative systems and procedures including submission of expense reports, credit card reconciliations, invoices, and RCF calendar updates. 
  • Meetings: Prepare for and actively participate in all Riley Children’s Foundation meetings as appropriate. Ensure expectations and tools for meeting agendas and follow-up are implemented.
  • Budget oversight: Develop, manage, and monitor the Corporate & Foundation Giving budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and adherence to Foundation guidelines.
  • Technology & Data Systems: Ensure effective and consistent team use of Foundation technologies, including CRM systems, reporting dashboards, and project management tools to support accurate pipeline management and decision‑making.
  • Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all Foundation policies, as well as applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements governing nonprofit fundraising, corporate partnerships, and grant administration.
     
  1. Riley Children’s Foundation Representative
  • External Representation: Serve as a senior representative of Riley Children’s Foundation with corporate executives, foundation leaders, community organizations, and other external partners to elevate the Foundation’s visibility and impact.
  • Strategic Engagement: Partner with the Chief Development Officer, President & CEO, and other senior leaders to engage high‑value prospects, donors, and volunteers in support of campaign and organizational goals.
  • Board and Volunteer Partnership: Collaborate with board members, campaign committee members, and other key volunteers to support their engagement in corporate and foundation fundraising strategies, ensuring they are equipped and informed to serve as effective ambassadors, activate referral networks, and help open doors to new corporate and institutional relationships.
  • Community and Industry Presence: Participate in business, civic, and philanthropic networks and events to build relationships, identify opportunities, and strengthen partnerships.
  • Ambassador: Serve as a champion of the Foundation’s mission, values, and priorities, modeling professionalism, strategic insight, and a strong commitment to children’s health.

 

  1. Other Duties as Assigned
  • Riley Children’s Foundation events: Participate in Riley Children’s Foundation events as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience. 

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree preferred. 
  • Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of experience in corporate and foundation fundraising, enterprise partnerships, business development, or sales‑oriented roles with demonstrated revenue growth; 6-8 years of people management experience; 4-6 years of experience leading leaders (manager of managers, directors, or functional leaders). 
  • Skills:
    • Business Development Acumen: Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, build value propositions, negotiate commitments, and drive multi‑year revenue growth through strategic corporate partnerships.
    • Marketing & Partnership Strategy: Ability to translate organizational priorities into compelling cases for support and partnership packages tailored to corporate and foundation audiences.
    • Relationship Building & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, including persuasive writing and presentation, and the ability to articulate mission and impact to senior decision‑makers.
    • Strategic Problem‑Solving: Skill in assessing complex situations, navigating ambiguity, and developing solutions that balance organizational priorities with partner interests.
    • Operational Discipline: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, teams, and workflows simultaneously.
    • Data and Technology Proficiency: Demonstrated competency with CRM systems, pipeline analytics, forecasting, and using data to drive portfolio decisions and performance management. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Qualities:
    • Personal belief in Riley Children’s Foundation vision, mission, core values and strategic direction.
    • Entrepreneurial, proactive, and resourceful, with a drive to build, refine, and elevate systems and processes.
    • Team builder and coach who holds people accountable while fostering collaboration, clarity, and professional growth.
    • Strategic thinker who can see the big picture, prioritize effectively, and design actionable, multi‑year plans.
    • Resilient and adaptable, capable of leading through change, ambiguity, and evolving organizational priorities.
    • Relationship‑builder with strong presence who can engage CEOs, foundation officers, board members, and internal stakeholders with credibility and ease.

The salary range is $100,000 - $130,000. 

Interested candidates can apply via this link.

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SENIOR DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIVING, RILEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

Date Posted:  March 20, 2026

Full-Time
Indianapolis, IN

Position Purpose
Working as part of the fundraising team and reporting to the Senior Vice President, Individual Philanthropy, the Senior Director, Major Giving is responsible for the strategic direction and management of key donors and fundraising initiatives essential to identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major philanthropic support. The Senior Director leads the major gifts team to meet and exceed budgeted income goals and build relationships toward gifts of passion, that align with Hospital and RCF priorities, through the process of donor development. The Senior Director, Major Giving supports major gift portfolio movement and works with the team, and volunteers, to identify, cultivate, solicit and engage donor prospects. 

 

Direct Reports: Individual Philanthropy Specialist; Major Gift Officers; Senior Major Gift Officers 

Key Responsibilities

  1. Expectations for All Managers

Working closely with the Leadership Team:

  • Develop and Influence Riley Culture: As a manager, realize the importance of modeling and influencing Riley Community. Exhibit trust, innovation and inclusion.
  • Lead the Way and Be Accountable: Manage staff in planning and organizing projects. Develop goals and accountabilities. Follow Foundation performance management practices and meet Human Resources deadlines. Model the way.
  • Hire the Best: Have up-to-date job descriptions for all direct reports. Follow Foundation hiring practices. Prepare and participate in new employee orientation. 
  • Guide Your Staff: Set clear expectations and high standards of performance. Provide training, coaching, feedback and corrective action when necessary.
  • Engage Your Staff: Be approachable to direct reports and others. Use forms of recognition to thank employees within your team and across the Foundation. Collaborate across the Foundation.
  • Create a Best Practice Operation: Stay up to date on best practices. Effectively allocate resources. Manage budget as necessary. Establish metrics to minimize costs and maximize impact.
  • Manager Training: Actively participate in all Manager Briefings and use the skills and behaviors identified.

 

  1. Fundraising Leadership & Operational Oversight
  • Lead, coach, and support a team of Major Gift Officers and Senior Major Gift Officers, providing regular guidance and feedback to strengthen overall fundraising effectiveness.
  • Oversee team fundraising performance by monitoring dollars raised along with visit, qualification, and proposal metrics; identify opportunities to strengthen activity and outcomes; and partner with gift officers to adjust strategies when additional momentum is needed.
  • Ensure the development and management of a strong donor pipeline, with consistent movement from discovery through solicitation and stewardship.
  • Ensure that proposals and solicitations align with Foundation and hospital priorities and that they follow appropriate internal approval processes.
  • Promote strong operational discipline through consistent CRM use, accurate documentation, and adherence to prospect management policies.
  • Serve as the first point of contact for donor strategy questions, portfolio challenges, and operational needs, escalating issues to the Senior Vice President of Individual Philanthropy as complexity increases.

 

  1. Personal Fundraising & Portfolio Management
  • Portfolio: Build and manage a portfolio of approximately 75 to 100 donor prospects or current supporters.
  • Relationship Building: Develop authentic relationships with donors in a focused portfolio to help donors define and accomplish their philanthropic goals in alignment with Riley Children’s Foundation organizational priorities. Conduct qualification calls/visits and develop customized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans.
  • Solicitations: Solicit and close immediate gifts at the $50,000+ level with focus on solicitation of $100,000+. Partner on planned gifts of all levels where possible.
  • Hospital/Volunteer partnership: Partner with an assigned hospital team, clinical area or volunteer group to maximize fundraising for the area and serve as foundation point of contact.

 

  1. Collaboration & Strategic Alignment
  • Work closely with colleagues across Mid-Level Giving, Annual Giving, Corporate & Foundation Giving, Prospect Development, Donor Engagement and other Foundation teams to drive coordinated fundraising efforts and organization-wide initiatives.
  • Partner with the Senior Vice President to advance strategic priorities for Individual Philanthropy and strengthen pipeline development.
  • Ensure strong collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to support donor engagement opportunities, events, and campaign initiatives.
  1. Administrative
  • Administrative: Maintain accountability to administrative systems and procedures including submitting expense reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, invoices, reports, RCF calendar additions, etc., by the deadlines assigned.
  • Meetings: Prepare for and actively participate in all Riley Children’s Foundation meetings as appropriate. Ensure expectations and tools for meeting agendas and follow-up are implemented.
  • Budget: Work with your direct manager to develop, manage and monitor the budget, staying within overall budget guidelines.
  • Technology & Data Systems: Ensure effective and consistent team use of Foundation technologies, including CRM systems, reporting dashboards, and project management tools to support accurate pipeline management and decision-making.
  • Compliance: Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all Foundation policies, as well as applicable legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements governing nonprofit fundraising and business practices.

 

  1. Riley Children’s Foundation Representative
  • Presentations: Represent Riley Children’s Foundation through delivering speeches about the organization and its mission to the external public and funder representatives. 
  • Tours: Give tours of the hospital, and provide information on Riley Hospital, Riley Children’s Foundation, JWR Museum Home, Camp Riley and Wells Center for Pediatric Research as appropriate.

 

7. Other Duties as Assigned

  • Riley Children’s Foundation events: Participate in Riley Children’s Foundation Events as requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience. 

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree preferred. 
  • Experience: Six to eight years of fundraising experience. Four to six years of people management experience. Two to four years of leading leaders (manager of managers, directors, or functional leaders). High level of knowledge of an overall donor or customer experience model. 
  • Skills: 
    • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing fundraising team.
    • Strong portfolio and pipeline management skills, with experience driving disciplined movement and meeting ambitious fundraising goals.
    • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to articulate donor strategies and organizational priorities clearly.
    • High level of CRM competency, with the ability to interpret data, ensure documentation accuracy, and use system insights to inform strategy and coaching.
    • Strong organizational and project management abilities, with consistent follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
    • Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with senior leaders, clinicians, and partners.
  • Qualities: 
    • Personal belief in Riley Children’s Foundation vision, mission, core values and strategic direction. 
    • Sound judgment and decision-making, with the ability to triage issues and escalate appropriately.
    • Relationship-oriented and donor-centered, with strong interpersonal skills and professional presence.
    • Motivational leader who fosters accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
    • Highly proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
    • Resilient and adaptable, capable of leading through change, ambiguity, and evolving organizational priorities.
    • Must adhere to the highest ethical standards.

The salary range is $100,000 - $130,000. 

Interested candidates can apply via this link.

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CHIEF RELATIONSHIP OFFICER, SECOND HELPINGS, inc

Date Posted:  March 12, 2026


Job Type:  Full-time

Description  

The Chief Relationship Officer (CRO) will provide visionary, enterprise-level strategic leadership and executive oversight for Second Helpings’ fundraising, donor stewardship, communications and marketing, community engagement, and volunteer management.

The CRO is responsible for designing and executing an integrated, data-informed revenue and engagement strategy that ensures long-term sustainability, deepens community investment, and strengthens the organization’s brand and visibility.

  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Relationship Officer (CRO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting Second Helpings. The CRO has primary responsibility for ensuring the effectiveness of Second Helpings’ fundraising, marketing, public relations and outreach, and volunteer engagement with a strong emphasis on stewardship, awareness, and relationship cultivation. The CRO is the chief architect of relationship strategy working to align revenue generation, communications, brand positioning, and community engagement to advance mission impact.

The CRO assists the CEO and Board of Directors in establishing the organizational goals and strategies for the advancement of Second Helpings fund development, communications, marketing, and volunteer engagement. They oversee staff implementation of action plans and work in collaboration with the Chair of the Development Committee, event chairs, and other related committees/task forces to meet organization objectives.

The CRO partners closely with the CEO and Board to build a high-performing fundraising culture, strengthen board engagement in philanthropy, and ensure accountability to ambitious revenue goals.

  

Fund Development

  • Develops and leads a diversified revenue strategy, including major gifts, mid-level giving, institutional giving, corporate partnerships, planned giving, digital fundraising, peer-to-peer, and emerging philanthropic vehicles.
  • Cultivates, solicits, retains, and stewards individuals, corporate donors, and foundations to secure sustainable and growing income.
  • Maintains a list of top prospects and assigns staff and board to relationship-building steps. Prepares staff and board to make cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship visits.
  • Oversees the planning and execution of fundraising, donor cultivation, and volunteer events, including working with Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Chief Programs Officer (CPO) to review risk and ensure all relevant compliance.
  • Directs donor communication including recognizing and reporting back to donors.
  • Works to scale number of donors and size of individual gifts, including annual fund, event revenue, special and major gift campaigns, and planned giving.
  • Works with programs and operations teams to develop opportunities for special donor investments and meet the organization’s needs for new equipment and other capital investments.
  • Represents the organization to donors, visitors, volunteers, and the public.
  • Implements fundraising strategies to meet the immediate and long-range needs of the organization.
  • Personally manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and prospects.
  • Ensures strong donor experience across all touchpoints, integrating storytelling, impact reporting, and digital engagement strategies.
  • Oversees direct mail and electronic fundraising programs and development of fundraising and marketing materials and annual reports.
  • Oversees grant application and reporting and identifies new grant opportunities.
  • Oversees recordkeeping for contributors and ensures that donations are appropriately recognized.
  • Uses data to guide strategy, forecast revenue, and drive performance accountability.

      

    Leadership – Fundraising, Communications, and Volunteer Management Personnel

    • Builds, mentors, and retains a high-performing, diverse, and experienced team; establishes clear performance metrics and fosters accountability and collaboration.
    • Develops staff succession plans and ensures adequate cross-training so that operations are not disrupted by staff absences or turnover.
    • Promotes a culture of philanthropy among staff, board, and volunteers and within the Development team.
    • Prioritizes and practices the highest standards of professional ethics and donor stewardship.
    • Promotes a culture of service and works with team to understand intricacies of mission, including periodic hands-on participation.
    • Supervises and evaluates development, communications, and volunteer management staff.
    • Provides coaching and individual development of team members that help ensure successful performance, standards, and expectations, and facilitates their professional growth.
    • Follows best practices to ensure proper collaboration with programs staff to maximize the engagement of individuals and organizations to build the agency's supporter and volunteer base.
    • Monitors department expenses. Oversees and approves expenditures in alignment with annual budget and promotes efficiency and use of volunteers and in-kind donations to maximize the impact of available funds.
    • Oversees recordkeeping for individual and group volunteer hours and ensures coordination between the volunteer database and the donor database.
    • Guides volunteer strategies to meet the immediate and long-range needs of the organization.
    • Works with and provides direction to volunteers involved in development and fundraising.
    • Oversees wide variety of communications and outreach to donors, volunteers, and the community.
    • Ensures brand consistency and clarity of messaging across all communications channels, including digital, print, social media, media relations, and public presentations.

      

    Leadership – Strategic

    • Collaborates with the CEO, executive leadership team, and staff to implement the organization's strategic plan.
    • Identifies emerging opportunities and trends in the nonprofit sector and develops strategies to capitalize on them.
    • Supports innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization and encourages relevant risk-taking to ensure ultimate service of the mission and the community.
    • Serves as a key member of the agency's policy team, providing counsel to the CEO on a wide range of issues affecting the organization’s long-term success and collaborating with others to promote a culture of service, teamwork, and excellence.
    • Prepares annual development strategies, tactics, and measurements to meet organizational objectives. Creates and implements a long-range development plan in collaboration with the CEO, Board, and staff.
    • Prepares annual volunteer strategies, tactics, and measurements to meet organizational objectives. Creates and implements a long-range plan focused on increasing individual and group volunteer engagement.
    • Identifies and tracks key evaluation measures and goals including donor activity and trends to evaluate development program effectiveness.
    • Identifies and tracks key evaluation measures and goals for the volunteer program including number of hours served, volunteers retained, number of volunteer groups, and overall volunteer satisfaction.
    • Enable and promote direct reports’ engagement on various organizational initiatives and ensures space for professional development.
    • Represent the organization to the public and serve as a backup to the Chief Executive Officer.
    • Leverage organizational relationships and strategic partnerships to elevate Second Helpings’ visibility, influence, and community impact.
    • Advise the CEO and Board on philanthropic market trends, donor behavior shifts, and revenue risk mitigation strategies.

       

    Requirements

      

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in fundraising/development with demonstrated success in achieving fundraising  goals, including direct solicitation of major gifts.
    • Bachelor’s degree required. CFRE, Masters in Philanthropic Studies, Nonprofit Management, or equivalent preferred.
    • Prior senior-level management and supervisory experience required.
    • Experience leading integrated development and communications functions preferred.
    • Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar revenue portfolios and building scalable fundraising infrastructure preferred.

      

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

    • Proven ability to participate on a senior leadership team for overall organizational vision, strategy and success.
    • Ability to work collaboratively with others and easily form positive relationships.
    • Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
    • Strong computer skills; able to understand and analyze data and use Salesforce and Microsoft Office effectively. Ability to use database information as a management and analytical tool; ability to keep clear, systematic electronic records to make data-driven, informed decisions.
    • Ability to inspire, motivate and empower personnel to achieve the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
    • Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral instruction.
    • Executive presence, emotional intelligence, and political savvy required to build trust with high-level donors, corporate partners, and board members.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead inclusive teams and engage diverse communities.
    • High degree of adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, evolving philanthropic environment.

    Work schedule includes weekend and evening events.

     

    Second Helpings maintains a policy that Equal Employment Opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, genetic information, and any other legally protected status. The organization does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on any of these characteristics. 

    Second Helpings provides a generous benefit package, matching 403(b) contributions, free parking and lunches.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

    This is a full time salaried exempt position with a compensation of $115,000 annually.

     

    A cover letter is required.  Applications accepted through Wednesday March 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM. 

    Salary Description
    $115,000

    Interested candidates can apply using the following link:  https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3968081

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    COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER, INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME FOUNDATION

    Date Posted:  March 5, 2026

    Job Overview

    The Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home Foundation promotes and financially supports the work of the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home in Lebanon, Indiana.  The Foundation is seeking a dynamic and motivated Communications Manager to join our four-person team and play a key role in executing our communication strategies.  If you have a passion and talent for writing and crafting compelling and engaging messages, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

     

    Communications Manager Responsibilities and Duties

    • Execute comprehensive donor relations and marketing plans to promote the organization and its initiatives.
    • Develop, write, and oversee content for various communications channels, including but not limited to multiple newsletters, appeal letters, donor correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, pamphlets, social media, email, and websites.
    • Collaborate with the Foundation stakeholders to ensure all communications align with the organization's mission and values.
    • Collaborate with staff at the Children’s Home to gather information and stories to be shared with Foundation constituents.
    • Collaborate with outside graphic design and printing vendors.
    • Review and proof donor communications.   
    • Contribute to writing and preparing grant proposals.
    • Organize and execute one major donor event and smaller donor gatherings.
    • Outreach to churches and organizations.
    • Track and analyze the effectiveness of communications initiatives.
    • Maintain and track an organized archive of all communication materials on SharePoint for easy retrieval and reference.
    • Stay current with industry trends and news to inform and support the organization's communications strategies.
    • Develop and maintain relationships with media inquiries and serve as the Foundation's primary media contact to enhance the Foundation’s public presence.

     

    Communications Manager Qualifications and Skills

    • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills required.
    • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
    • Minimum of 2 years of experience in communications or marketing.
    • Previous experience working for a social services organization a plus.
    • High integrity and ability to properly handle confidential information.
    • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
    • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products, especially Word and Excel.
    • Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools, especially Canva, Facebook, and Instagram.
    • Knowledge of WordPress, SEO, and web analytics is a plus.
    • Experience with media relations and public speaking.
    • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
    • Familiarity with design software and graphic design is a plus.

    Working Conditions/Other Information

    • This is a full-time position.
    • In office work in our Indianapolis location is required most days using a desktop or laptop computer. 
    • Occasional travel to Children’s Home in Lebanon, IN.
    • Occasional travel to area churches and organizations.
    • Some in-person public speaking and group presentations are required.
    • Occasional evenings and weekend work required.
    • Occasional remote work.

     

    Benefits

    • Up to 16 paid vacation/wellness days and 12 paid holidays.
    • 401k match.
    • Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) fully funded by the employer.
    • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life and accident insurance are provided at no cost to the employee.

     

    Please upload answers to the following questions with your resume.

    1. What about the Children’s Home’s mission compels you to apply?   
    2. How do you envision telling the story about the Children's Home?
    3. In your previous work, how have you focused your storytelling to inspire donors to give?

    Salary:  $50k - $55k

    Interested candidates should submit resume and above answers to Amanda Ims at amandaims@iumchf.org.

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    STEWARDSHIP MANAGER, NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

    Date Posted:  March 3, 2026

    Description

      

    JOB SUMMARY: 

    The primary responsibility of this role is to provide stewardship coordination, create engagement strategies, and serve as a key logistics interface with Foundation corporate and individual giving teams. Develop and execute annual and multi-year stewardship plans to top-tier donors to elevate relationships. The Stewardship Manager will work closely with program staff, marketing communications, and directly with corporate partners to ensure the successful execution of all established engagement plans. The Stewardship Manager will also maintain an accurate inventory of all current assets available for funding and create/ensure the effective execution of each plan created by the corporate team.

    Requirements

      

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    • Assist the corporate team with all aspects of stewardship management that increases renewal percentages and revenue growth of key partners. 
    • Understand organization capabilities and services and effectively communicate all offerings to the corporate partner.
    • Create and manage project plans to manage assets including website and convention visibility/accuracy, personalized event engagement itinerary for corporate partners, and publications/media inventory between partner/agency and internal key stakeholders.
    • Manage inventory availability to assist the corporate team in the development of partnerships, marketing, licensing, and co-venture proposals.
    • Sustain positive and mutually rewarding relations between the Foundation and its donors.
    • Partner with regional directors to determine the best strategies for effective stewardship of donors. 
    • Coordinate various activities for development operations.
    • Administer and deliver Foundation communications to increase donor retention and acquisition rate.
    • Identify, plan, and execute strategies to increase donor retention, corporate partner value, and engagement.
    • Responsible for process improvement and creating a more valuable product for and with convention, scholarships, endowments, projects, and programs. 
    • Establishes and manages information tracking processes regarding acknowledgment, recognition, ongoing communications, and continued cultivation of past and current major donors to enhance their relationship with the Foundation and increase the likelihood of continued contributions. 
    • Devise and use consistent, accurate, and appropriate information-sharing mechanisms for stewarding prospects and donors. 
    • Support the stewardship responsibilities of the development staff by assisting them in establishing and coordinating individualized stewardship plans for donors.
    • Work collaboratively with program staff and Foundation staff to engage featured program participants, create programs, and provide program materials and/or obtain donor awards, engagement, and recognitions. 
    • Recommend and facilitate publicity of major gifts and donors in coordination with the Foundation marketing manager. Advise the recognition of donors in both print and Web-based publications. Contribute donor and gift information for the Foundation’s Annual Report, oversee production of the donor honor roll, and determine the report recipients. 
    • Coordinate and monitor the Foundation’s recognition.

       

    EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

    Three years previous FFA or related experience; including donor services, stewardship, fundraising, customer service, or administration experience required; Bachelor's degree preferred. 

    Salary:

    Min

    Mid

    Max

    $  50050.00

     $  65000.00

     $  79950.00

     

    Interested candidates can apply using the following link: 

    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3963436

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    ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, TRIANGLE EDUCATION FOUNDATION

    Date Posted:  February 19, 2026

     

    JOB TITLE:      Assistant/Associate/Director of Development
    REPORTS TO:    Vice President

    LOCATION:      Remote

    POSITION TYPE:  Full-time/exempt

     

    Position Summary
     

    The Assistant/Associate/Director of Development will work closely with the Vice President on the 
    Foundation’s leadership annual and major giving efforts. The position is responsible for personal 
    solicitations and stewardship of leadership annual fund gifts and designated major gifts. They will 
    also work closely with other team members in support of the organization's overall fundraising and 
    engagement goals. The Triangle Education Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) public charity based in 
    Plainfield, Indiana.

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    Functions & Responsibilities

    • Manage a portfolio of prospects and implement strategies to increase membership in Founder’s Club ($250-$10,000), Triangle’s giving society for the Triangle Fund.

    • Manage additional assigned portfolio of major gift prospects ($10,000+) to support Triangle chapters, programs, and campaigns.

    • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual and major gift prospects through written communication and personal engagement.

    • Coordinate with Vice President and Senior Director of Development & External Relations to maximize donor acquisition and retention.

    • Identify, recruit, and solicit Council of Emerging Leaders members (graduates of last 20 years).

    • Support alumni engagement through coordinating and attending national and chapter alumni events and reunions.

    • Identify prospective alumni volunteers to support chapter and National needs.

    • Collaborate with Vice President on pipeline development to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects for chapters and comprehensive campaign.

    • Prepare regular reports for committees, volunteers, and staff.

    • Work collaboratively with Triangle Education Foundation, Fraternity staff and

    • Triangle Building and Housing Corporation and contribute to the broader goals of Triangle Fraternity.

    • Embrace the importance of data integrity and ensure accurate donor records in coordination with the Foundation and Fraternity team.

    • Regular interaction with Board Development Committee, volunteers, and alumni leaders.

    • Provide content for donor communications, newsletters, website, and fraternity magazine (The TRIANGLE REVIEW).

    • Other duties as assigned by the Vice President.

     

    General & Administrative

    • Through ongoing professional development, maintain proficiency and knowledge about fund development, advancement office operations, current fundraising vehicles, and special event operations.

    • Ensure that short-term and long-term goals for the position are developed and submitted to the Vice President on an annual basis and reviewed and evaluated quarterly

    • Develop and submit to the Vice President, on a quarterly basis, a report reflecting assigned development activities.

    • Submit in a timely fashion all requests for travel reimbursement with supporting documentation and receipts.

    • Maintain appropriate confidentiality.

    • Other duties as assigned.

     

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Passion for the non-profit sector, STEM education and the Greek experience.

    • Bachelor’s degree.

    • Ability to understand the needs and interests of prospective donors to build long term relationships between them and the Foundation.

    • Ability to articulate the case for support with prospective donors

    • Proficiency with office technologies (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)

    • Ability to work independently and within a team-based environment

    • Effective communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal)

    • Willingness to travel on regular basis (average of 3 trips a month) and possess a valid driver’s license.

     

    Desired Qualifications

    • One to five years of relevant experience in non-profit sector, fundraising, higher education, or firm working with the sector.

    • Membership in a Greek organization or experience working on a fraternity/sorority professional staff preferred

    • Experience working with Sales Force or other CRM

     

    Compensation
    Salary range (base):

    • Assistant Director - $45,000 to $50,000

    • Associate Director - $50,000 to $60,000

    • Director - $ 60,000 to $65,000

     

    Candidates can earn a merit bonus of up to 20%, with average total earnings at base plus 10%. 
    Benefits include employer-paid health, dental, vision insurance, flexible schedules, remote work, 
    and a matched 401K.


    Title and salary will depend on experience. Candidates with less than two years of fundraising 
    experience will start as Assistant Director of Development, while those with at least two years of 
    professional fundraising experience will start as Associate Director of Development and those with 
    over four years of experience would qualify to start as Director of Development.

     

    Application Process
    Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to: Greg Lamb
    Triangle Education Foundation 120 S Center Street
    Plainfield, IN 46168
    glamb@triangle.org

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    CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, EASTERSEALS CROSSROADS

    Date Posted:  February 19, 2026

    About Easterseals Crossroads

    Easterseals Crossroads is a trusted leader in advancing independence, opportunity, and inclusion for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and families across Indiana. Through innovative programs, assistive technology, workforce development, and community partnerships, ESCR empowers thousands of people each year and is unwavering in its dedication to removing barriers and expanding opportunity for people with disabilities and veterans.

     

    As a nearly $27 million organization with expanding programs, deep community roots, and significant opportunities ahead, ESCR stands at a pivotal and energizing moment in its growth. Demand for services continues to grow, new initiatives are taking shape, and the opportunity to significantly expand philanthropic investment has never been greater. As the organization looks toward its next chapter, ESCR is strengthening its philanthropic strategy and external presence to ensure long term sustainability and expanded impact.

     

    The Opportunity

    ESCR is seeking a bold and strategic Chief Development Officer who can harness existing momentum, strengthen fundraising efforts, and scale them into a high performing advancement strategy. This is a defining leadership opportunity for a seasoned advancement professional who thrives in growth environments and is eager to expand resources, reach, and long-term sustainability. The role is designed for a leader who thrives at both strategic and relational levels. The Chief Development Officer will lead a multi-channel fundraising portfolio and is expected to grow philanthropic revenue over to $5MM over the next three to five years.

     

    Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer and serving as a key member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Development Officer provides strategic leadership for all philanthropic revenue and external engagement functions. The successful candidate will partner closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, senior leadership, and key volunteers to inspire transformational investment, elevate the organization’s voice in the community, and position ESCR as a leading force for people with disabilities and veterans.

     

    Leadership Priorities

    The next Chief Development Officer will strengthen a culture of philanthropy that aligns leadership, staff, and partners around a shared vision for growth and sustainability, builds and executes a forward focused fundraising strategy that expands major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation investment, and elevates brand visibility so that the ESCR impact resonates deeply and the organization is positioned for future campaigns in the near future.

     

    Key Responsibilities

    • Serve as a senior strategic partner, shaping long-term growth strategy, external positioning, and philanthropic vision.
    • Lead cross functional alignment between development, marketing, communications, finance, and program teams to support sustainable expansion.
    • Partner with the Board and relevant committees to establish ambitious, yet achievable goals, and cultivate leadership engagement in philanthropy.
    • Monitor philanthropic and sector trends, identifying opportunities that strengthen organizational resilience and innovation.
    • Design and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy encompassing major gifts, corporate partnerships, foundations, annual giving, and signature events.
    • Personally cultivate and steward a portfolio of high-capacity donors.
    • Lead and inspire a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team responsible for development and marketing functions, fostering a results driven and collaborative culture.
    • Ensure fundraising initiatives reflect strong return on investment while maintaining exceptional donor experience and stewardship.
    • Use analytics and performance metrics to guide strategy and inform decision making.
    • Lead an integrated marketing strategy that positions ESCR as a trusted, visible, and influential community leader.
    • Oversee brand management, storytelling, digital engagement, and earned media strategy to strengthen awareness and inspire action.

     

    Qualifications

    • At least ten years of progressive leadership experience in advancement and marketing.
    • Proven ability to secure significant philanthropic investments and guide sophisticated fundraising strategies.
    • Experience integrating fundraising and marketing into a unified growth model.
    • Strong executive presence with exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
    • Experience partnering with boards, senior executives, and high-capacity donors.
    • Financial and strategic acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
    • Experience leading campaigns, managing complex stakeholder environments, and guiding brand strategy within mission-driven organizations.

     

    Compensation & Benefits

    The salary range for this role is $150,000 to $170,000, commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, performance-based incentive opportunities, employer HSA contributions, 403B retirement, and generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.

     

    Apply via email by submitting resume and cover letter to Sarah Jungemann at sjungemann@eastersealscrossroads.org.

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    PHILANTHROPY OFFICER, NEWFIELDS


    Date Posted:  February 18, 2026

    Job Title: Philanthropy Officer

    Department: Advancement

    Reports To: Director of Individual Philanthropy

    Pay Minimum: $60,000/annually 


    SUMMARY

    The Philanthropy Officer will build strong, meaningful and successful relationships with current and prospective major and planned gift donors, leading to a substantive increase in philanthropic support for operations and special programs. The Philanthropy Officer will work closely with the curatorial and senior leadership and volunteer leadership to effectively identify, engage, solicit and steward donors for annual and special/campaign gifts at the level of $10,000 and above.


    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following:

    • Manage a portfolio of approximately 125 donors and potential donors, averaging 12 substantive visits per month after the first six months.
    • Develop and execute appropriate cultivation and solicitation strategies for individuals within the portfolio to obtain their support at levels of $10,000 and above.
    • Work closely with curatorial and senior leadership and volunteer leadership to engage them in donor strategies.
    • Work closely with Advancement Services Manager and Advancement team members to expand major and planned gift prospect list and design donor engagement, recognition and stewardship.
    • Maintain accurate and timely tracking of all donor activities using Raiser’s Edge NXT.


    Other duties may be assigned. To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • None


    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • Undergraduate degree required; graduate studies or masters degree preferred.
    • Minimum 5 to 7 years experience and proven track record in major gift fundraising and donor stewardship required; experience in cultural institution preferred.


    ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION SKILLS

    • Must have exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to communicate professionally and diplomatically with a diverse group of major donors, board members, and executive management team.
    • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to donors and employees required.
    • Persuasive writing skills required.
    • Must demonstrate initiative and follow-through.
    • Must be able to work effectively across multiple departments and at all levels of the organization.
    • Ability to think creatively and develop effective solicitation materials and correspondence required.


    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

    • Ability to calculate mathematical figures and ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to analysis membership statistics.


    REASONING ABILITY

    • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, spreadsheet, diagram, or schedule form.


    OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

    Skills are required in the areas of organization, computer, and customer service.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

    WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position.

     

    Click the following link to apply: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/IND1012INMA/JobBoard/03f84a9f-794a-4c7f-bd5d-9cc106c2e3a7/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=e960c0fc-1fb5-46d7-8eec-921c3246b8a3

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    ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, FRANKLIN COLLEGE


    Date Posted:  February 6, 2026

    Franklin College is accepting applications for the position of Associate Director of Development within our Institutional Advancement division. This position serves as a frontline fundraiser for Franklin College; responsible for identifying, engaging, cultivating, and soliciting mid-level major, and restricted annual gifts. This is a salaried, full-time position reporting to the Director of Development and Planned Giving.

    Essential Position Functions

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited:

    • Assist the Director of Development & Planned Giving with aspects of implementing and assessing a comprehensive major gift fundraising program for Franklin College.
    • Manage a strategic cultivation and solicitation program for a portfolio of 75-100 mid- and high-level donors.
    • Assist with a strategic cultivation and solicitation program for comprehensive campaign donors.
    • Assist Director of Development & Planned Giving with marketing ideas and implementation for Horizon Society giving.
    • In partnership with Director of Development & Planned Giving, solicit estate gift commitments and documentation, increasing the membership in the Horizon Society for Planned Giving.
    • Assist in identifying prospects to diversify and expand donor base.
    • Support alumni engagement and fundraising in regional areas where assigned contacts reside and work.
    • As needed, assist with seeking and securing major gifts and bequests from Homecoming reunion alumni.
    • File accurate contact reports in a timely fashion.

    Supervisory Responsibility:
    General supervision is received from the Director of Development & Planned Giving.

    Education and Experience:

    • Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of successful fundraising experience and relationship management required.
    • Knowledge of major gift acquisition and planned giving vehicles and willingness to pursue education in those areas.
    • Mastery of basic Microsoft Office products and familiarity with office work environment.
    • An astute, collaborative work ethic that fosters teamwork.
    • Outstanding interpersonal and public communication skills.
    • Highly organized initiative-taker with professional expertise to effectively seize upon opportunities for philanthropy at Franklin College.
    • Adherence to the gift acceptance policies and guidelines approved by the Board of Trustees.
    • Willingness to travel, work nights and weekends as necessary, maintain confidentiality, be honest and trustworthy and understand the critical role in advancing the mission of Franklin College.

    APPLICATION PROCESS
    Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit electronically (MS Word or PDF) a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via the following link: Franklin College Staff Application

    Contact Human Resources with additional questions.

    Franklin College
    101 Branigin Blvd. Franklin, IN 46131
    humanresources@FranklinCollege.edu

    Franklin College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and to ensuring that educational and employment decisions are based on individuals’ abilities and qualifications. Consistent with these principles and applicable laws, it is therefore the College’s policy not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status as consistent with the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any College program or activity, including with respect to employment terms and conditions. Such a policy ensures that only relevant factors are considered and that equitable and consistent standards of conduct and performance are applied.

    Salary Range:    $60,000 - $70,000

    Posting Link:    https://franklincollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Job-Posting-Associate-Director-of-Development.pdf

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    DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, PURDUE POLYTECHNIC HIGH SCHOOLS (PPHS) 


    Date Posted:  February 6, 2026


    Minimum Salary: $90,000
    Reports to: Chief of School Operations
    Location: Indianapolis, IN
    FLSA Status: Exempt

    About Us:

    Purdue Polytechnic High Schools (PPHS) is a mission-driven network of schools founded in partnership with Purdue University. Our vision is to inspire students through STEM-focused, real-world experiences, empowering them to become problem-solvers and skilled achievers who succeed in technical and STEM-related post-secondary programs and high-tech careers. At PPHS, we are committed to academic rigor and providing every student with the resources to succeed in higher education, particularly at institutions of the caliber of Purdue University.

    Our core values guide everything we do: 

    • Act as 1 
    • Nurture student genius 
    • Start from Yes
    • Do the right thing 
    • Get it done

    Position Overview:

    We are seeking a strategic, mission-aligned Director of Development to build and lead a high-impact fundraising program that supports PPHS’s annual operations and strategic initiatives and drives student target audience engagement and enrollment. This individual will play a critical role in shaping and executing a comprehensive development and marketing strategy that secures major gifts, builds lasting donor relationships, and attracts prospective students and families to our schools. The Director of Development will be instrumental in establishing the foundation for long-term fundraising success and ensuring strong enrollment.


    The Director of Development will work closely with the CEO and coordinate with Purdue for Life (PFL) and internal leaders to ensure the school is well-positioned to meet both immediate and long-range fundraising goals. This role will also oversee marketing and communications efforts, ensuring alignment between fundraising and brand strategy to strengthen external engagement and support.

    Key Responsibilities:


    Development Strategy & Leadership

    • Design and implement a comprehensive development plan aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and goals.
    • Build a sustainable fundraising infrastructure that includes systems for donor tracking, stewardship, prospect research, communications, and prospective family outreach.
    • Partner with Purdue for Life (PFL) to identify and leverage joint fundraising opportunities.
    • Lead the development of fundraising materials, cases for support, campaign messaging, and enrollment-focused marketing collateral.
    • Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team in shaping philanthropic and enrollment priorities and goal

    Fundraising & Donor Relations

    • Cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporate donors.
    • Manage a portfolio of high-level prospects and donors, creating personalized engagement plans and strategies for cultivation and solicitation.
    • Prepare detailed briefings and follow-up materials for CEO and board members to support their fundraising efforts.
    • Plan and execute donor engagement events and campaigns that elevate the profile of PPHS.
    • Track and report progress toward fundraising goals, including donor retention and gift growth metrics.

    Marketing & Communications

    • Oversee the development and execution of marketing, branding, and public relations strategies that elevate PPHS’s visibility and support fundraising efforts.
    • Manage digital, print, and social media strategies in alignment with development, organizational, and student recruitment goals.
    • Coordinate storytelling efforts across the network, highlighting student success and innovation to attract donors and prospective families.
    • Serve as the brand steward, ensuring consistent messaging and tone in all outreach and engagement materials.

    Collaboration & Team Leadership

    • Partner with school leaders to identify and amplify compelling stories and outcomes that support fundraising and engagement efforts.
    • Ensure consistent communication across departments to align on strategy, branding, and messaging.
    • Provide tools, training, and support to increase development capacity across the organization.

    Compliance & Reporting

    • Ensure accurate tracking and acknowledgment of all donations in compliance with IRS and donor intent requirements.
    • Oversee donor database management and maintain detailed records of interactions and giving history.
    • Produce regular fundraising reports for the CEO and Board of Directors.
    • Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and ethical standards related to fundraising and marketing.

    What We’re Looking For:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
    • Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including managing major gift portfolios and campaigns.
    • Demonstrated success in securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individual and institutional donors.
    • Proven experience designing and executing development strategies and systems from the ground up.
    • Experience managing marketing, communications, and branding efforts within a mission-driven organization.
    • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
    • Highly organized, goal-oriented, and self-directed with strong attention to detail.
    • Passion for educational equity and commitment to the mission and values of PPHS.

    Benefits:

    • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
    • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • Employer HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements
    • Parental leave and childcare discounts
    • Tuition assistance and 403(b) retirement plans
    • Generous Paid Time Off and professional development opportunities

    Interested candidates can apply using the link below:  

    https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3843205

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