Director of Advancement

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 actively 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.

The Director of Advancement is responsible for leading all fundraising, volunteering, and marketing activities for the organization.  This role works collaboratively with all levels of leadership and program staff continually develop and implement fundraising and marketing strategies and opportunities. The Director of Advancement is also responsible for leading community development efforts 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.            

As a member of our senior leadership team, you will utilize your skills and expertise in three (3) functional areas:

• Develop and execute annual fundraising strategy and marketing/external relations plan in conjunction with the annual budget and organization strategic plan including the annual Silver Cup Celebration and related activities.
• Provide supervision for the Development Manager and Communications and Engagement Specialist.
• Attend all leadership meetings as part of the executive team.
• Attend board meetings as needed.
• Provide staff support to the Development, Marketing and Silver Cup Celebration board level committees.
• Utilize ethical decision making when choosing among conflicting priorities.

• 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. 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 database.
• Regularly communicating with donors at all levels through a comprehensive stewardship plan.
• Understand and comply with appropriate and legal nonprofit fundraising techniques.

• Regularly communicate with organization’s constituents about New Hope, keeping them apprised of key happenings and information.
• Tell 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.
• Ensure a robust volunteer program.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five (5) years’ experience working with nonprofit business development, grant writing or fundraising.
• Three (3) years’ experience in a management role. 
• Strong communication, interpersonal and supervisory skills.
• Effective leadership, decision making, problem solving, financial, business writing, and presentation skills.
• Fluency in the Microsoft Suite and knowledge of Network for Good or equivalent database.
• Must possess a valid Indiana Operator’s License in accordance with New Hope of Indiana driving record guidelines

• Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE).
• Prior experience working with an agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or a personal relationship with an individual with a disability.
• Experience as an executive team member.