Executive Director

DaMar Staffing Solutions•Indianapolis, IN

86d•$70,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Executive Director is responsible for leading strategic direction, program growth, revenue development, external and government relations, and crisis management for the newly created Indy Metro branch office of a national non-profit. This individual will be at the forefront of leading the nationally recognized Every Child foster care initiative. The role involves building the Indy Metro Branch to sustainability over three years, identifying and setting up new office space, hiring and managing staff, and supporting the Every Child Indiana Network. The Executive Director will also work with corporate leadership to build political will, develop communication strategies, foster collaborations with community leaders and child welfare organizations, mobilize faith communities, and expand the Indiana donor base to achieve an annual budget of $1 million by the end of 2025. Other duties as assigned by the direct report.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
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

Nice To Haves

master’s preferred
Asana (project management software) a plus

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.
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.