Central Indiana Corporate Partnership
Ascend Indiana - Director of Development
Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Job Overview
Ascend Indiana (Ascend) is a nonprofit on a mission to address Indiana's workforce misalignment. Ascend's vision is that all Hoosiers and all employers are equipped to thrive in Indiana's evolving economy. An initiative of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), Ascend collaborates with corporate, education, philanthropic, and community partners, and is well-positioned to play a leadership role in addressing Indiana's workforce challenges.
The Director of Development leads the development and implementation of Ascend's fundraising strategy and operations to advance the organization's vision, mission, and priorities alongside the senior leadership team. The Director will play a critical role in generating and executing a fundraising strategic plan, developing and maintaining relationships with funders, creating grant applications and reports, supporting engagement with Ascend's Board of Directors, and other duties as required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development or fundraising, excellent project management skills, and a passion for driving social impact through operations.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning:
Lead the development and execution of a fundraising strategic plan that aligns to Ascend's strategic vision and associated revenue model. Develop and manage Ascend's annual budget and monitor spending of grant funds to ensure effective stewardship across activities and funding sources. Diversifying Funding Streams:
Work with the President & CEO to identify and pursue new funding sources as the organization scales, including philanthropy, government agencies, and corporations. Stakeholder Relationship Management:
Develop and enable new relationships with national, regional, and local funders and maintain ongoing relationships with current major donors. Support senior leadership in managing Ascend's current Board of Directors and associated committees. Grant Writing & Reporting:
Develop, refine, and maintain grant applications required reports, and other fundraising materials alongside CICP's Shared Services team. Marketing and Outreach:
Work with the Inform team to create materials, campaigns, and other supplemental material that highlights the impact of Ascend to stakeholders and donors. Leadership : Guide and motivate others to align with and work towards shared goals. Foster an environment where team members are empowered, encouraged and provided with the resources needed for growth and success. Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Non-Profit Management, or a related field Experience
Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in development, finance, or communications role, preferably within a non-profit organization Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders Strategic thinker with the ability to align partnership opportunities with organizational goals Excellent project management and organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail Able to articulate complex ideas in clear, innovative ways to diverse audiences Ability to learn new technology tools and processes quickly Proven leader with the ability to empower and guide a team to common goals and strategies Attributes
Passionate about the mission and values of Ascend Indiana Highly motivated, proactive and able to work independently Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Continuous improvement mindset Motivator, mentor and developer of talent Details
Manager: VP of Brand & Communications, Ascend Indiana Office location: 16 Tech, downtown Indianapolis, with hybrid work (in office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week) Work week: 40+ hours/week Travel: Statewide (5%) Benefits
100% paid healthcare and dental premiums for both individuals and families. Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match. 5% contribution by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer. Paid Group Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term disability insurance benefits. New office location and facilities at 16 Tech Innovation District. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including 17 holidays.
CICP grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, national origin, military service obligations, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. CICP provides equal opportunity in wages, promotions, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
Ascend Indiana (Ascend) is a nonprofit on a mission to address Indiana's workforce misalignment. Ascend's vision is that all Hoosiers and all employers are equipped to thrive in Indiana's evolving economy. An initiative of Central Indiana Corporate Partnership (CICP), Ascend collaborates with corporate, education, philanthropic, and community partners, and is well-positioned to play a leadership role in addressing Indiana's workforce challenges.
The Director of Development leads the development and implementation of Ascend's fundraising strategy and operations to advance the organization's vision, mission, and priorities alongside the senior leadership team. The Director will play a critical role in generating and executing a fundraising strategic plan, developing and maintaining relationships with funders, creating grant applications and reports, supporting engagement with Ascend's Board of Directors, and other duties as required. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development or fundraising, excellent project management skills, and a passion for driving social impact through operations.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning:
Lead the development and execution of a fundraising strategic plan that aligns to Ascend's strategic vision and associated revenue model. Develop and manage Ascend's annual budget and monitor spending of grant funds to ensure effective stewardship across activities and funding sources. Diversifying Funding Streams:
Work with the President & CEO to identify and pursue new funding sources as the organization scales, including philanthropy, government agencies, and corporations. Stakeholder Relationship Management:
Develop and enable new relationships with national, regional, and local funders and maintain ongoing relationships with current major donors. Support senior leadership in managing Ascend's current Board of Directors and associated committees. Grant Writing & Reporting:
Develop, refine, and maintain grant applications required reports, and other fundraising materials alongside CICP's Shared Services team. Marketing and Outreach:
Work with the Inform team to create materials, campaigns, and other supplemental material that highlights the impact of Ascend to stakeholders and donors. Leadership : Guide and motivate others to align with and work towards shared goals. Foster an environment where team members are empowered, encouraged and provided with the resources needed for growth and success. Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Non-Profit Management, or a related field Experience
Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in development, finance, or communications role, preferably within a non-profit organization Skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with diverse stakeholders Strategic thinker with the ability to align partnership opportunities with organizational goals Excellent project management and organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail Able to articulate complex ideas in clear, innovative ways to diverse audiences Ability to learn new technology tools and processes quickly Proven leader with the ability to empower and guide a team to common goals and strategies Attributes
Passionate about the mission and values of Ascend Indiana Highly motivated, proactive and able to work independently Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment Continuous improvement mindset Motivator, mentor and developer of talent Details
Manager: VP of Brand & Communications, Ascend Indiana Office location: 16 Tech, downtown Indianapolis, with hybrid work (in office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week) Work week: 40+ hours/week Travel: Statewide (5%) Benefits
100% paid healthcare and dental premiums for both individuals and families. Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous match. 5% contribution by the employer regardless of employee contribution and up to an additional 5% employee voluntary contribution eligible to be matched by the employer. Paid Group Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term disability insurance benefits. New office location and facilities at 16 Tech Innovation District. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), including 17 holidays.
CICP grants equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, age, national origin, military service obligations, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. CICP provides equal opportunity in wages, promotions, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.