Development & Grants Director — Fundraising Leader

Indyhunger; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

The Indiana Blind Children's Foundation is seeking a Development and Grants Director to lead grant development, sponsorship growth, donor stewardship, and fundraising operations across Indiana.

Working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, donors, foundations, and community partners, you will expand philanthropic support and build a sustainable pipeline to empower students who are blind or have low vision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Three to five years of experience in fundraising, grant development, nonprofit advancement, sponsorship sales, or relationship management.
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining external relationships.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using CRM, donor database, or constituent management systems.

Responsibilities

• Grant proposals, reports, and supporting materials research, writing, and management.
• Identify new funding opportunities aligned with priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation partners and grantmakers.
• Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, outcomes, and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with school and community partners to gather program data and impact stories.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure corporate sponsorships and community partnerships.
• Develop sponsorship proposals and partnership opportunities.
• Manage sponsor relationships and fulfillment of sponsorship benefits.
• Represent IBCF in the community to increase visibility and support for the organization.
• Build and maintain donor relationships and engagement activities.
• Support annual giving and donor retention initiatives.
• Maintain donor information in Bloomerang and other systems.
• Assist with donor communications and impact reporting.
• Plan and support fundraising events such as the Through the Looking Glass Gala.
• Monitor fundraising activity, track metrics, and maintain development reports.

Job description

The Indiana Blind Children's Foundation is seeking a Development and Grants Director to lead grant development, sponsorship growth, donor stewardship, and fundraising operations across Indiana.

Working closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, donors, foundations, and community partners, you will expand philanthropic support and build a sustainable pipeline to empower students who are blind or have low vision.