Chief Communications & Marketing Innovator

Inside Philanthropy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PTO

15 paid holidays

Health insurance (medical/dental/vison

HSA funding

401(k) match

Job summary

The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to lead its communications and marketing functions with strategic flair and hands-on execution.

You will partner with the President & CEO and the board to shape messaging and amplify impact across Education, Health, and workforce initiatives. The role emphasizes exceptional writing, cross‑sector collaboration, and management of teams and external partners in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on communications and marketing leader with strategic sophistication
• Exceptional writer and translator of complex ideas
• Trusted partner to senior leadership and the board; experienced people and agencies manager

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Foundation's communications and marketing efforts
• Strengthen voice and visibility of the Foundation and its impact
• Advance awareness of INCAP during its launch period and engage cross-sector stakeholders

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Writing & editing

Stakeholder management

Marketing & PR

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/PR/marketing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Chief Communications and Marketing Officer to lead its communications and marketing functions with strategic flair and hands-on execution.

You will partner with the President & CEO and the board to shape messaging and amplify impact across Education, Health, and workforce initiatives. The role emphasizes exceptional writing, cross‑sector collaboration, and management of teams and external partners in a fast-paced environment.