Strategic Campaign & Advancement Operations Director

The-Children; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis seeks a Director, Advancement Strategy and Campaign Operations to translate fundraising strategy into actionable plans and ensure disciplined processes across the advancement division. You will lead annual giving planning, campaign operations, and revenue forecasting, partnering with senior leadership to drive results.

As a strategic and operational partner to the VP of Advancement, you will oversee data governance, CRM effectiveness, donor analytics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with five (5) years of fundraising operations management experience.
• Three (3) years of CRM, database management and systems management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead others and hold staff accountable for results.
• Demonstrated understanding of fundraising strategy and operations, including comprehensive campaigns, revenue forecasting, donor pipelines, portfolio management, performance measurement, donor relationship processes, and advancement services.

Responsibilities

• Translate fundraising goals into clear operating plans, milestones, performance measures, ownership, and timelines.
• Lead campaign and annual giving planning with visibility into progress and risks.
• Oversee CRM utilization, data governance, portfolio management, reporting, and fundraising practices.

Skills

Fundraising operations

CRM systems

Data analysis

Portfolio management

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Donor analytics tools

Job description

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis seeks a Director, Advancement Strategy and Campaign Operations to translate fundraising strategy into actionable plans and ensure disciplined processes across the advancement division. You will lead annual giving planning, campaign operations, and revenue forecasting, partnering with senior leadership to drive results.

As a strategic and operational partner to the VP of Advancement, you will oversee data governance, CRM effectiveness, donor analytics, and