Executive Director

Client Profile- A national venture non-profit focused on building initiatives dedicated to social mobility for individuals, families experiencing difficulties and for communities. Job Summary- Executive Director is responsible for leading strategic direction, program growth, revenue development, external and government relations and crisis management for newly created Indy Metro branch office of national non-profit.

This individual will be at the front line of leading the charge on the nationally recognized Every Child, a foster care initiative.

Responsibilities

Work directly with COO and Executive Director of National Expansion to provide collaborative leadership to the foster care initiative Every Child Indiana. Focus on building the Indy Metro Branch to sustainability over three years (the corporate non-profit will make the initial investment in the branch and decrease over three years) Participate in identifying new branch office space and build out; hiring staff members based on need; manage staff.

Provide support for Every Child Indiana Network organization, deployment of Air Game in Indiana and a strategy to increase foster families, resources and engagement opportunities for the community. Work with corporate CEO to build political will for Every Child Indiana with the Indiana Department of Human Services, Governor’s Office, State Legislature, etc.

Work with corporate marketing and communications team to develop and implement a sound communication and engagement plan. Build collaboration with leaders from communities of color in Indiana. Lead collaborative partnership with nonprofit organizations working in child welfare space across Indiana. Develop partnerships to mobilize faith communities to engage with Department of Child Services.

Lead the building and continual expansion of Indiana donor base, ensuring long-term support from diverse and balanced revenue sources; fundraising events; private donors; grants; business partners resulting in an annual budget of $1 million by end of 2025. Other duties as assigned by direct report.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred At least three years of experience in staff and/or board leadership role in education, nonprofit or related sectors Minimum five years of experience in launching, growing and sustaining program, business or organization Demonstrated ability in providing strategic oversight for the implementation of signature events.

Results-oriented and proven fundraising success with an ability to provide continuous improvement in organization’s fundraising infrastructure. A willingness to be “hands-on” and work in a lean, fast-paced organization with limited administrative support. Effective communicator with strong writing and phone skills. Possess cultural and emotional intelligence and an ability to work with diverse groups of people.

Working knowledge of donor database, programs and gran procurement processes. Proven track record in leading staff teams including coaching and motivating teams to be successful. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Asana (project management software) a plus Starting salary $70k to $100k based on experience; organization has highly competitive benefit package