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

Executive Director, Horizon Health Foundation - October 1, 2026
Development Representative, Design Outreach - September 28, 2026
Grants Manager, Foster Success - August 25, 2026
Director of Development, Foster Success - August 25, 2026
Chief Advancement Officer, The Oaks Academy - August 25, 2026


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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HORIZON HEALTH FOUNDATION

Date Posted: October 1, 2026

Paris, Illinois

www.myhorizonhealth.org

Horizon Health is a growing, independent, community-based nonprofit healthcare system headquartered in Paris, Illinois, with a strong record of expanding access to high-quality care close to home. With more than $130 million in net patient revenue, more than 750 full-time employees, 60-plus employed providers, and 19 locations across east-central Illinois and west-central Indiana, Horizon Health offers a broad continuum of healthcare services centered on its 25-bed critical access hospital. Recent growth, new rural health clinics, and major facility improvements reflect an organization investing actively in the future of the communities it serves.

The Horizon Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Type I supporting foundation. Established in 2015, the Foundation grew from its founders’ belief in philanthropy’s power to help shape the future of patient care. Although the Horizon Health Foundation and Horizon Health are separate legal entities, they share a unified purpose: to provide extraordinary healthcare to Edgar County and surrounding communities in Illinois, as well as to Vigo County and Terre Haute, Indiana. Today, the Foundation has the opportunity to broaden community engagement and philanthropic support for a health system whose reach and ambitions continue to grow to better serve its communities.

Horizon Health has retained Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC to help recruit an Executive Director for the Horizon Health Foundation. Working closely with the Foundation Board of Directors and Horizon Health President and CEO Jay Carmichael, the Executive Director will lead the Foundation’s fundraising program, strengthen donor and community relationships, and align philanthropic support with Horizon Health’s strategic and capital priorities.

The successful Executive Director will be an experienced development professional with a proven track record in annual giving, major gifts, corporate and foundation giving, grants, events, and planned giving. The Executive Director will also be an effective relationship builder who can collaborate with hospital and Foundation leadership, donors, volunteers, physicians, staff, and community partners to increase philanthropic support for Horizon Health.

The compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $150,000, commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience.

Horizon Health Foundation has retained Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC to facilitate this executive recruitment. Please send confidential inquiries and applications directly to Freeman Philanthropic Services, LLC via e-mail at horizonhealth@glfreeman.com.

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DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE, DESIGN OUTREACH

Date Posted: September 28, 2026

Organization overview: Design Outreach is a Christian nonprofit that engineers life sustaining technologies for people living in extreme poverty. Through solutions such as the LifePump and MaxLife, we have already helped provide safe, reliable water to more than 1 million people, and our goal is to reach 10 million by 2030.

Primary responsibilities: Build authentic relationships with current and prospective donors, meet with donors and prospects in the Indianapolis area and beyond, share the impact of Design Outreach's work, identify new prospects through referrals and networking, prepare and present giving opportunities, and maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce. The role works toward approximately 12 donor meetings per month and an annual fundraising goal of $350,000.

Desired qualifications: Prior fundraising experience is not required, and early career candidates are encouraged to apply. We're looking for strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrated initiative and follow through, comfort learning CRM systems, and willingness to travel roughly 4 to 7 nights per month including about one international trip per year. Bachelor's degree preferred. Relevant experience may come from communications, marketing, sales, recruiting, account management, ministry, community engagement, or similar fields. Design Outreach provides fundraising training and coaching.

Salary range: $55,000 to $65,000 plus benefits

Contact: Isaac Ezell, isaace@doutreach.org

Click here to view full job description.

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GRANTS MANAGER, foster success

Date Posted: August 25, 2026

50k

Position Overview

The Grants Manager may reside in the following states: Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, or Ohio. Occasional travel to Foster Success’s Indiana headquarters is required.

The Grants Manager serves as the organization’s lead grants professional and is responsible for identifying, securing, stewarding, and reporting on foundation, corporate, and government grant opportunities. This position works closely with organizational leadership, finance, marketing and communications, program, and development staff to align funding opportunities with organizational priorities and ensure timely, accurate, and compelling grant submissions and reports.

The ideal candidate is a strategic writer, project manager, and relationship builder who excels at translating program outcomes into compelling cases for support while managing multiple deadlines and funding opportunities simultaneously.

This role reports directly to the Chief Development & Communications Officer.

Primary Responsibilities

Foundation & Grant Development

• Research, identify, and evaluate foundation, corporate, government, and community funding opportunities that align with Foster Success strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive grants pipeline that supports annual and long-term revenue goals. Create compelling, persuasive, and data-driven grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership and program staff to identify funding opportunities for existing and emerging initiatives.
• Develop customized cases for support that align donor interests with Foster Success programs and priorities.
• Maintain a grants calendar and ensure timely submission of all proposals, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor trends in philanthropy, government funding, and foster care-related funding opportunities.

Grant Management & Stewardship

• Manage the full lifecycle of foundation, corporate, and government grants from application through reporting and renewal.
• Create and maintain a pipeline dashboard of past, current, and future opportunities and activities.
• Ensure compliance with all grant requirements, reporting expectations, and funding agreements.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for grant-related activities and deliverables.
• Coordinate with the Finance Manager to ensure accurate grant budgets, financial reporting, and revenue tracking.
• Partner with the Data Systems Manager and the Marketing and Communications team to collect outcome data, participant stories, photos, and impact metrics.
• Develop stewardship strategies with the Assistant Director of Donor Experience that strengthen funder relationships and increase renewal rates.
• Prepare interim, annual, and final reports demonstrating measurable impact and return on investment.

Data, Evaluation & Impact Reporting

• Collaborate with program leadership and the Data Systems Manager to establish systems for collecting, tracking, and reporting outcomes.
• Analyze programmatic and organizational data to support grant applications and reports.
• Maintain accurate records of all grant activity within Salesforce and other organizational systems.
• Track grant performance against organizational goals and funding commitments.
• Produce grant dashboards, pipeline reports, and revenue projections for leadership and board review.
• Support organizational evaluation efforts by ensuring grant-funded outcomes are accurately measured and communicated.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Work closely with program staff to understand service delivery, participant outcomes, and emerging needs.
• Partner with the Marketing & Communications team to develop compelling grant narratives and impact stories.
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to ensure grant budgets, expenditures, and compliance requirements are met.
• Support development colleagues with foundation stewardship, donor engagement, and funding strategy discussions.
• Participate in strategic planning conversations to identify future funding opportunities and organizational priorities.

Government Grants & Public Funding

• Research and pursue local, state, and federal grant funding opportunities that align with established strategies.
• Monitor public funding opportunities relevant to foster care, education, workforce development, housing stability, financial empowerment, and youth well-being.
• Coordinate government grant submissions.
• Maintain awareness of legislative and policy developments that may impact funding opportunities.
• Work closely with Senior Leadership to determine priority state and program expansion opportunities.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of grant writing, grants management, foundation relations, or nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success in securing foundation, corporate, and/or government grants.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling abilities.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience developing budgets, outcome reports, and funding proposals.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret programmatic and financial data.
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

 Preferred

• Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credential
• Experience securing grants focused on youth development, education, foster care, workforce development, housing, or financial empowerment.
• Experience with federal and state grant funding.
• Experience with program evaluation and outcomes measurement.
• Grant Professionals Certification (GPC), CFRE, or pursuit of professional certification.
• Experience working within a multi-state or nationally expanding nonprofit organization.

All Foster Success employees are required to:

• Display a strong commitment to the inclusion of all individuals in the workplace.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Foster Success employment agreements and the organizational Handbook, including all confidentiality requirements for all client information.
• Proficiency in computer skills and experience with and knowledge of relevant software, particularly Salesforce, Zoom, Google, and Microsoft Products.
• Have access to a secure and reliable internet connection.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some weekends and/or evenings in order to meet responsibilities of this position and organizational goals.
• Must have reliable transportation for work-related travel.
• All team members are required to pass a background check and undergo fingerprint screening.

Competencies

Candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies during the selection process, reflecting our values of Equity & Inclusion, Innovation, Impact, and Collaboration:

Grant Strategy & Relationship Management

Builds strong, authentic relationships with funders, partners, and internal stakeholders. Identifies opportunities that align with organizational priorities and communicates Foster Success’s mission, impact, and funding needs in a compelling and relationship-centered way.

Grant Writing & Communication

Develops clear and well-organized grant proposals, reports, and other funder communications. Translates program outcomes, organizational strategy, and financial information into accessible narratives that demonstrate impact and inspire investment.

Equity, Inclusion & Cultural Humility

Ensures proposals and funder communications accurately reflect the strengths, experiences, and needs of young people with foster care experience while centering youth voice and reducing barriers to opportunity.

Project Management & Attention to Detail

Manages multiple grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and internal deliverables with strong organization and follow-through. Maintains accurate grant records, calendars, budgets, and documentation to support compliance and accountability.

Collaboration & Problem-Solving

Works effectively across teams to gather information, develop proposals, and manage funder requirements. Anticipates challenges, communicates proactively, and brings a solutions-focused approach to strengthening grant processes and supporting organizational growth.

All Foster Success employees are expected to:

• Display a strong commitment to the inclusion of all individuals in the workplace.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Foster Success employment agreements and the organizational Handbook, including all confidentiality requirements for all client information.
• Proficiency in computer skills and experience with and knowledge of relevant software, particularly Salesforce, Zoom, Google, and Microsoft Products.
• Have access to a secure and reliable internet connection.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some weekends and/or evenings in order to meet responsibilities of this position and organizational goals.
• Must have reliable transportation for work-related travel.
• All team members are required to pass a background check and undergo fingerprint screening.

Interested candidates can apply using the following link:  Grants Manager @ Foster Success

Application review will begin on 9.11.26.

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Director of development, foster success

Date Posted: August 25, 2026

70k

Position Overview

The Director of Development (DoD) will be based in Indiana, with required statewide and some national travel. The DoD will serve as a senior fundraising leader responsible for growing philanthropic revenue through individual giving, corporate partnerships, and strategic fundraising initiatives.

This position works closely with the Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO) to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies that support Foster Success’s strategic priorities and long-term sustainability.

The ideal candidate is a highly relational fundraiser who excels at being donor-centered, a self-starter in identifying opportunities, building meaningful partnerships, crafting compelling cases for support, and securing transformational investments.

This role reports directly to the Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO). This position supervises the Assistant Director of Donor Relations.

Primary Responsibilities

Individual Giving

• Lead the Individual Giving program and manage a portfolio of donors and prospects.
• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors with gift-making capacity up to $10,000 annually.
• Develop and execute individualized donor engagement strategies with the Assistant Director of Donor Relations.
• Conduct regular donor meetings to move donors through the donor cycle process.
• Partner with the CDCO on major gift solicitations and leadership-level donor strategies.
• Identify opportunities to upgrade annual donors into major gift supporters.
• Support planned giving identification and relationship development.

Corporate & Community Partnerships

• Develop and manage relationships with corporate partners and community organizations.
• Identify sponsorship, volunteer engagement, cause-marketing, and philanthropic opportunities.
• Create customized partnership proposals aligned with Foster Success priorities.
• Lead sponsorship strategy and revenue generation for organizational events and initiatives.
• Steward corporate relationships throughout the year through impact reporting, recognition, and engagement opportunities.
• Represent Foster Success within the business community and professional associations.

Team Leadership & Strategy

• Supervise and support the Assistant Director of Donor Relations.
• Establish, with support from the CDCO, annual fundraising goals for Individual and Corporate giving, performance metrics, and professional development plans.
• Support the Asst. Director of Donor Relations in establishing goals and performance metrics on donor retention, donor relations/stewardship, and volunteer agreement.
• Partner with the CDCO to establish fundraising priorities, strategies, and revenue goals.
• Contribute to annual budget development and revenue forecasting.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and donor-centered philanthropy both internally and externally.
• Embrace innovation, thoughtful risk-taking, and continuous improvement.

Stewardship & Engagement

• Support the Assistant Director of Donor Relations in developing and overseeing comprehensive stewardship strategies that improve donor retention and lifetime value.
• Support the Assistant Director of Donor Relations in the planning and execution of events.
• Ensure the timely donor acknowledgment, reporting, and impact communications.
• Partner with the Program and Marketing & Communications teams to create compelling donor-facing content.
• Utilize storytelling, program outcomes, and participant experiences to demonstrate impact.

Data Management & Fundraising Operations

• Maintain accurate donor records and prospect activity within Salesforce and Tableau.
• Monitor fundraising performance and pipeline activity.
• Analyze donor trends and giving patterns to inform strategy, and pivot when needed.
• Support the Asst. Director of Donor Relations in preparing fundraising reports and dashboards for leadership and board review.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and ethical fundraising standards.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive fundraising experience.
• Demonstrated success in individual giving and managing donor portfolios.
• Experience cultivating corporate and foundation partnerships.
• Experience supervising staff and managing fundraising goals.
• Experience in speaking to small and large groups conveying mission and needed support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments.

Preferred

• CFRE or CFRM credential or pursuit of certification.
• Experience working with youth-serving organizations.
• Experience managing comprehensive fundraising programs.
• Knowledge of planned giving and donor-advised funds.
• Experience in sponsorship development and grant management.

All Foster Success employees are required to:

• Display a strong commitment to the inclusion of all individuals in the workplace.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures outlined in the Foster Success employment agreements and the organizational Handbook, including all confidentiality requirements for all client information. 
• Proficiency in computer skills and experience with knowledge of relevant software, particularly Salesforce, Zoom, Google, and Microsoft Products.
• Have access to a secure and reliable internet connection.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes some weekends and/or evenings in order to meet responsibilities of this position and organizational goals.
• Must have reliable transportation for work-related travel.
• All team members are required to pass a background check and undergo fingerprint screening.

Competencies

Candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies during the selection process, reflecting our values of Equity & Inclusion, Innovation, Impact, and Collaboration:

Relationship-Based Fundraising

Builds authentic relationships with donors, corporate partners, foundations, volunteers, and community leaders. Creates meaningful opportunities for supporters to connect with Foster Success’s mission and impact.

Fundraising Strategy & Revenue Growth

Develops and executes strategies to grow individual giving, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, foundation support, and other philanthropic revenue. Identifies opportunities, manages donor pipelines, and helps advance long-term sustainability. Successfully manage multiple priorities, donor portfolios, and special projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of organization an attention to detail.

Equity & Inclusion

Approaches fundraising with a commitment to equity. Ensures donor engagement and fundraising practices honor the dignity, strengths, and lived experiences of young people with foster care experience.

Leadership & Collaboration

Provides clear direction, coaching, and accountability to development staff. Works closely with program, finance, marketing and communications, and executive leadership to align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities.

Data, Strategy & Problem-Solving

Uses donor data, giving trends, and revenue projections to inform fundraising strategy. Maintains strong systems, accurate records, and ethical fundraising practices while bringing creativity and a solutions-focused approach to new opportunities.

Interested candidates can apply using the following link:  Director of Development @ Foster Success

Application review will begin on 9.11.26.

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CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER, THE OAKS ACADEMY

Date Posted: August 25, 2026

Salary range is $130,000  

Interested candidates can apply using this link:  The Oaks Academy Inc - Chief Advancement Officer

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