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 Annual Giving, BSUF Strategy, Ball State University - April 6, 2024
Grants and Stewardship Manager, The Oaks Academy - April 3, 2024
Director of Development, River Heritage Conservancy - April 1, 2024
Assistant Director of Data Management, Ball State University - March 29, 2024
Director of Development, RBR Alliance - March 11, 2024

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DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING, BSUF STRATEGY, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Date Posted: April 6, 2024

Would you like to work with an energetic group of staff at a unified foundation, one with no barriers between advancement, alumni relations, and stewardship? Now is your chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to reinventing higher education through philanthropy and cutting-edge partnerships. You’d be joining our team as we embark on our most ambitious fundraising goal ever — to take student support to the next level, both financially and academically.

We currently have an opening for the position of Director of Leadership Annual Giving. If you’re looking for a high-achieving work environment with a culture of camaraderie and a mission to change lives, check out the job details below.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

Position Function: Reporting to the Senior Director of Annual Giving (SDAG), the Director of Annual Giving focuses on qualifying and soliciting leadership annual giving prospects ($1,000-$25,000) for Ball State University. The director supervises two Assistant Directors of Leadership Annual Giving, while growing revenue and donor numbers through a digital-first approach for solicitations, donor engagement, and targeted campaigns.

The director partners with the SDAG to develop the overall strategic direction for the leadership annual giving program by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors. The primary goals of this position are to lead and inspire, secure leadership annual gifts, assist with donor pipeline development and help identify major gift leads.

The director maintains their own portfolio with the expectation of securing gifts in the $10,000-$24,999 range. This position is involved with goal setting and various annual giving initiatives, including the annual fund, capital projects, and recurring programs across the University.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum Experience: At least three years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary for this role. Experience using data to drive strategy; broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and stewardship; experience building relationships with individuals, corporations, and/or foundations.

Minimum Other: This position requires some travel for in-person donor visits, donor receptions and other Foundation activity (mostly in Indiana and surrounding major cities), any regional travel will be determined in partnership with the director.

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy.

Outstanding oral, written and listening communication skills in order to articulate departmental and institutional viewpoints, goals, priorities, and needs; organized, detail-oriented, and committed to follow-through; proficiency in Zoom/Teams, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education: Master’s degree.

Preferred Experience: Higher education, sales, and/or non-profit fundraising work experience. This could include successfully serving in roles such as a student caller, alumni ambassador, or related giving/engagement roles during college.

Supervisory experience; self-motivated, creative, and have great attention to detail; dedication to promote Ball State’s priorities through developing excellent relationships with all constituents; knowledge of or experience in an educational setting; awareness to change fundraising tactics and strategy mid-year to achieve stated program goals as needed; demonstrate willingness to learn new skills and take on challenging tasks; experience using fundraising and engagement platforms such as ThankView and Blackbaud NTX; maintain confidentiality and accuracy with respect to all donors and prospect information; use of social media to leverage effectiveness of fundraising.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42354 Include the following documents with your application: resume, and in support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through April 21, 2024.

Pay Range: The minimum salary for this position is $65,000.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude, and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty, and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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GRANTS AND STEWARDSHIP MANAGER, THE OAKS ACADEMY

Date Posted: April 3, 2024

Reports To: Chief Advancement Officer

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person/Hybrid

Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000

The Grants and Stewardship Manager works with the advancement team to engage with the philanthropic community supporting The Oaks Academy as the school continues to grow to serve more children and secure a sustainable future.

Founded in 1998, The Oaks Academy is a Christ-centered school that exists to provide a rich, classical education to children of diverse racial and socioeconomic backgrounds, preparing them to succeed in a rigorous secondary educational program and to demonstrate spiritual, social and emotional maturity. Currently on three campuses in beautiful historic buildings in Indianapolis, The Oaks serves over 1,000 students. Learn more about The Oaks Academy at www.theoaksacademy.org.

The Grants and Stewardship Manager is responsible for:

Cultivating and stewarding current foundation relationships
Researching, identifying, and applying for new grant opportunities that align with our mission and goals
Preparing grant proposals, monitoring progress and outcomes of funded projects, ensuring compliance with application guidelines and reporting deadlines
Effectively communicating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
Supporting intentional stewardship efforts, helping ensure that supporters receive unique and personalized communication
Working closely with gift officers and organizational leadership to ensure that relationships remain at the core of our philanthropic work
Understanding of relationship-based fundraising processes, strong attention to detail

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field (nonprofit management, public administration, business)
Three to five years professional experience in related employment
Strong desire to contribute in a variety of ways and grow in the fundraising profession
Excellent organizational skills
Familiarity with nonprofit organizations and their operations
Understanding of program evaluation and outcome measurement and basic financial management and budgeting principles
Ability to interpret and analyze data and present findings in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and prioritize competing demands
Strong commitment to the organization's mission and objectives
A Christian who is a member of, associated with, or seeking to be associated with, a Christ-centered community of faith or church

If interested, please complete the application here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2314438

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, RIVER HERITAGE CONSERVANCY

Date Posted: April 1, 2024

Organization Overview:

The River Heritage Conservancy (RHC), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, held its organizational meeting in November 2016 with the goal of creating, maintaining, and preserving an exceptional, world-class, linear parkscape stretching along the Ohio River from Jeffersonville to New Albany, Indiana, which subsequently was named Origin Park. Once Origin Park is developed, the RHC is committed to ensuring this space will remain safe, clean, and attractive while offering recreational and educational opportunities for the Louisville and Southern Indiana region year-round in perpetuity.

Primary Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. 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.
Build a team to execute the organization’s fundraising objectives as RHC grows and foster a department team culture with a level of high performance and full accountability for results.

3. Donor Experience Cultivation

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.

Desired Qualifications:

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, there is potential for this role to evolve into a Chief Development (CDO) or Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) capacity.

Education

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

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $120,000 DOE

Contact and Application:

Interested candidates can learn more about the position by visiting: https://www.riverheritageconservancy.org/directorofdevelopment-search or by contacting jimkenney@riverheritageconservancy.org.

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DATA MANAGEMENT, BSUF ADVANCEMENT SERVICES AND IT, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Date Posted: March 29, 2024

The Ball State University Foundation currently has an opening for an Assistant Director of Data Management, who will play a key role in what is the most ambitious fundraising campaign in BSU history. If you’re looking for a high-achieving work environment with a culture of camaraderie and a mission to change lives, check out the job details below.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Position Function: As a member of the Advancement Services and Prospect Development team and reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement Services, the Assistant Director of Data Management takes a leading role in managing projects through the development, implementation and execution of process improvement initiatives that support the functions of Ball State University Foundation. The Assistant Director is also responsible for data management activities such as imports from external data sources, training on best practices for data entry and developing or providing quality data extracts and reports that are used across Foundation teams that support strategic initiatives. Partners with the Advancement Services data integrity team to ensure all processes are aligned and consistent with data integrity practices.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or Associate’s degree along with two or more additional years of related experience will be accepted in lieu of an associate’s degree.

Minimum Experience: At least one year of related experience.

Minimum Other: Detail-oriented with the ability to think critically and make decisions in validating large data sets. Problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate and interact well with people of all ages and diversity.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, organize work, and meet deadlines.

• Excellent attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.

• Curiosity with technology.

• Ability to edit and check the work of others and maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential constituent information.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products with a focus on Word, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Experience: Two or more years of experience in project management, record-keeping and/or data integrity projects.

• Experience in a higher education setting.

• Experience with relational databases.

• Knowledge of higher education and university advancement operations.

• Knowledge of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge, Raiser’s Edge NXT, Salesforce, Ellucian Advance or other advancement CRM platforms.

Preferred Other: Familiarity with EverTrue, ThankView, or Fundraiser Performance Management.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42221 Include the following documents with your application: resume, and in support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions. The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through April 15, 2024.

Pay Range: The minimum salary for this position is $45,000.

Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, RBR ALLIANCE

Date Posted: March 11, 2024

Are you looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the public relations field?

RBR Alliance is recruiting for a Director of Development – This is a full-time position responsible for the development and solicitation of major donors, capital gifts, planned giving, and building relationships with local and state level elected officials. Another major role in this position is the planning, execution, control and evaluation of public relation events and major fundraising events for RBR Alliance, Blue River Services and Rauch, Inc. The position is also responsible for identifying and pursuing special projects and grants that will assist these 3 non- profit agencies in our efforts to enhance current areas of service, and pilot new projects to meet the needs of the populations served by those agencies. Additionally, this position is charged with the responsibility of development of fundraising opportunities for The Rauch Foundation. This position serves as an ambassador for our agencies, building new relationships and nurturing existing relationships with the community to expand positive awareness of each agency. The prime candidate for this position will be very familiar with the Southern Indiana area and have established positive relationships among community stakeholders. Excellent oral and written communication skills required to represent Rauch, Blue River Services and RBR Alliance at community events and public speaking opportunities. Previous experience in fundraising, grant writing, and public relations is required. Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or related field preferred. Don’t miss this opportunity to “Make a Difference”! You can apply for this position online at www.brsinc.org/careers or www.rauchinc.org/careers

RBR Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Salary range: $55,000-65,000

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