Director of Advancement

New Hope of Indiana is seeking a Director of Advancement to join our growing team on the Northwest side of Indianapolis, IN. You will have a hybrid in-office/remote schedule. Relocation is not provided.

Your work schedule is general business hours; however, occasional flexibility is required to accommodate evening or weekend projects or events. You will report to our Chief Executive Officer.

About the Job: Director of Advancement

You will be responsible for all organization fundraising and marketing activities. You will work collaboratively with all levels of management team and program staff to continually develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies and opportunities. You will also be responsible for heading up the effort to develop key external alliances by cultivating individual, corporate and philanthropic support while also promoting New Hope’s mission and programs, raising the overall profile of the organization. 

What’s my day-to-day: Director of Advancement

• Develop and execute annual fundraising strategy and marketing/external relations plan in conjunction with the annual budget and organization strategic plan
• Supervise work of Development Manager and Communications and Engagement Specialist
• Attend executive team meetings as scheduled
• Attend board meetings as scheduled
• Provide staff support to the Development, Marketing, and Silver Cup Celebration board level committees as scheduled

Fundraising

• Achieve annual fundraising goals through the identification, solicitation and retention of donors, grants and financial resources
• Prepare, write and submit grant applications to foundations and corporations as needed. Work with finance team to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of awarded grants
• Develop and implement a donor recognition program
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in Network for Good Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform
• Regularly communicate with donors at all levels through a comprehensive stewardship plan
• Understand and comply with appropriate and legal nonprofit fundraising techniques

Marketing

• Regularly communicate with organization’s constituents about New Hope relating key happenings and new information
• Share the New Hope story with internal and external audiences through a variety of media sources including print, video, online and the New Hope website
• Oversee development and distribution of Marketing and Communication collateral
• Oversee the planning and execution of New Hope’s annual fundraising event – The Silver Cup Celebration

Skills we’re looking for from you: Director of Advancement

Relationship Building: Build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Maintain an open, approachable manner, and treat others fairly and respectfully while striking a balance between building rapport and getting the work done.

Forward Thinking: Adapts traditional methods, concepts, models, designs, technologies, or systems to new and innovative applications. Anticipates future trends, possibilities, and consequences. Thinks strategically and envisions potential opportunities and mitigates risks. Embraces innovation and change while maintaining a pragmatic approach.

Organizational Alignment: Promote organizational mission and goals and show the way to achieve them. Use knowledge of the workings, structure, and culture of the organization and political climate to solve problems and accomplish goals.

People Management/Staff Development: Ability to manage the work and performance of direct reports. Work with direct reports in ways that improve their ability to succeed on the job. This includes displaying an ongoing commitment to staff learning and improvement and encouraging and supporting staff to acquire new knowledge or work skills. Seeks to understand differences of each direct report and how such difference and or experience will impact their development and performance.

Talent Optimization: Identify and recruit talent representative of diverse groups to build high performing teams.

Decision Making: Make timely, informed choices, that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks. Display balanced thinking and good judgement, combining wisdom, evaluation, experience, and perspective when making conclusions or when producing results.

About New Hope of Indiana:

At New Hope of Indiana, we are not just an organization; we are a community dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to live their most fulfilling lives. Established as the largest not-for-profit provider of residential services in Marion County, we pioneer transformative initiatives that foster inclusivity, independence, and a culture of compassion.

Our mission is clear: to support individuals with disabilities through comprehensive services and unwavering advocacy for human dignity. We envision a world where everyone belongs, and our community embraces and welcomes individuals with disabilities, making inclusion the norm.

What you bring to the table: Director of Advancement

• Must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years fundraising or development experience (required)
• One (1) year experience in a people manager or supervisory role (required)
• Experience securing major gifts ($5,000 ) from individual donors (required)
• Possess a valid Indiana Operator’s License in accordance with New Hope of Indiana driving record guidelines (required)
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite including Excel and ability to effectively utilize CRM platform (required)

The Benefits We are Proud to Offer: The New Hope Difference

New Hope recognizes the importance of a work environment that fosters respect, dignity, diversity, teamwork, personal growth, training, and development. We maintain a compassionate culture that supports work/life balance and we believe in the power of our associates. Each associate enjoys benefits including:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Attractive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 100% employer paid short-term/long-term disability
• 100% employer paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off accrual
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

We’re taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all, including people of color, people from working class backgrounds, women, and members of the LGBTQ community. We welcome and encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other historically marginalized groups.

New Hope of Indiana provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.