The Arc of Indiana is seeking a Senior Director of Advancement. The Arc Master Trust is seeking a Trust Systems Administrator. Both positions are posted here.
SEnior Director of Advancement
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Arc of Indiana seeks a strong, dynamic, visionary leader to help strengthen and advance our mission by creating and sustaining our presence across the state through multiple platforms and outlets.
The Senior Director of Advancement will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive advancement and marketing strategy that enhances The Arc’s state-wide presence by proactively engaging and educating donors, funders, family members, chapters and other stakeholders through fundraising, story-telling, marketing campaigns and information sharing that demonstrates The Arc’s continued impact and commitment to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The director will oversee and supervise The Arc’s communication, development and engagement activities that will enhance The Arc’s overall marketing and outreach strategies.
This is a senior leadership level position that will work closely with The Arc’s leadership team to guide the organization through opportunities that further our mission as well as serve as a visionary leader on projects and key initiatives.
This role provides strategic leadership across marketing, communications, fundraising, and donor engagement efforts in collaboration with The Arc’s leadership team.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The Arc of Indiana seeks a proven leader with a passion for improving the lives and opportunities for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in Indiana. The selected candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills and will need a strong vision for design.
Personal qualifications include the interest and ability to build a strong team partnership, foster collaboration across departmental lines, multitask and manage multiple communication and engagement activities. The Senior Director will stay up to date on current marketing trends across industries and evaluate where efforts are most impactful.
An ideal candidate will be a creative and intuitive thinker who is willing to explore new approaches to engage stakeholders, support fundraising and donor engagement efforts, and advance our mission. We are looking for someone with high emotional intelligence and a problem solver that is eager to build meaningful connections on behalf of The Arc with the aim of strengthening brand awareness, donor engagement, and improve our overall marketing strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Marketing & Brand Management
- The Senior Director of Advancement is ultimately responsible for the creation and implementation of a marketing strategy for The Arc of Indiana, with the goal of creating a vibrant, powerful, and sustainable presence that supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
- Ensure that a clear, consistent and strategic message is implemented across all communication, development and outreach efforts, including the design and execution of a strong website content strategy.
- Lead the development and implementation of The Arc of Indiana’s marketing efforts through various outlets to improve awareness and growth of The Arc brand.
Communications
- Guide the work of the Director of Communications to develop and implement
The Arc’s overall communications plan through social media, print and website. Seek to maximize The Arc’s presence through engagement opportunities. - Collaborate with the CEO and others on the leadership team to develop and maintain strong relationships with the media.
Development
- Guide the work of the Director of Development to create and implement a development plan that prioritizes individual donor engagement, grant opportunities, sponsorships and other partnerships. Seek to maximize online fundraising and use of digital communications to cultivate donors.
- Coordinate with the appropriate team members on events to ensure success through sponsorships, registrations, logistics, exhibits and paid advertising opportunities for The Arc and subsidiaries.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in marketing, communications, development, or advancement.
- Knowledge of current design platforms and digital communication tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
- Experience in the disability field is preferred but not required.
Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000
Benefits
The Arc of Indiana offers a robust benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Employer-paid mental health support services
- Vacation time and holidays
- Parental leave
- Paid parking in a downtown Indianapolis garage
How to Apply
- To apply please submit a current resume and a letter of introduction to
Kim Dodson at kdodson@arcind.org.
Trust Systems Administrator
The Arc of Indiana is a statewide, not-for-profit organization dedicated to advocating for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc Master Trust is Indiana’s leading special needs trust. The Arc of Indiana Master Trust serves people with all types of disabilities across the State of Indiana.
The Arc Master Trust is seeking a Trust Systems Administrator to support the operational, technical, and communication needs of our Trust program. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate systems management, effective trust communications, and compliance with evolving policies and regulations, while supporting trust beneficiaries and staff across the organization.
An ideal candidate will be a highly organized self-starter who understands the importance of keeping up to date systems and how to effectively manage a project from beginning to end while maintaining strong collaboration and communication with a team.
The Trust Systems Administrator reports to the Chief Trust Officer. This is a full-time in-office position located in downtown Indianapolis, IN.
Overview of Responsibilities and Duties
- Collaborate with Chief Trust Officer and the Director of Beneficiary Services to prepare account reconciliations, deposit reconciliations and duties related to month/year end closing processes
- Assist with updates to the policy and procedure manuals, mailings and database maintenance and updates
- Ensure accurate and uniform updates to INtrust (the trust administration software)
- Manage, maintain, and clean up electronic and paper files in coordination with the Trust Administrative Assistant
- Manage Vendors in INtrust
- Implement and manage Trust email lists
- Collaborate with the Senior Director of Engagement and The Arc of Indiana’s communications team on all trust communications including newsletters and annual surveys as needed
- Communicate with trust staff on updates and new releases to the INtrust software
- Coordinate with the trust team to ensure that accurate and timely mailings can be facilitated in the trust database
- Research, recommend, and communicate software programs and solutions to support the Trust in utilizing best practices
- Serve as the point person on all updates to trust administration software, INtrust, and train new employees on system use and enhancements
- Partner with the Chief Trust Officer to prepare for potential changes to various government benefits and maintain up to date reporting and communications, to ensure protection of beneficiary eligibility
- Collaborate with the Chief Trust Officer as special projects arise to ensure completion
Qualifications and Skills
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other software programs
- Understanding of project management process and familiarity with software such as Asana
- Experience in the disability community a plus
- Ability to multitask
Salary Range
$55,000 – $65,000
Benefits
The Arc of Indiana offers a robust benefits package, including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution
- Employer-paid mental health support services
- Vacation time and holidays
- Paid parking in a downtown Indianapolis garage
To Apply
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Melissa Justice, Chief Trust Officer, at mjustice@arcind.org.