Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) is the leading network of foundations, corporate giving programs, and philanthropic organizations across Indiana. We connect changemakers, foster collaboration, and amplify philanthropy’s impact to strengthen communities statewide.
Join our team and help drive meaningful partnerships and initiatives that make a lasting difference in Indiana.
Position Summary
IPA's engagement manager will support the team by identifying member prospects and key community partners, coordinating membership and sponsorship recruitment, and executing activities that support and foster positive relationships with members.
Principal Responsibilities
MEMBERSHIP: Coordinates efforts to recruit, retain, and steward IPA members. Creates, maintains, and tracks the progress of annual membership recruitment/stewardship plan which includes utilizing Salesforce tracking and marshaling staff progress related to the plan. Works with other IPA staff to coordinate outreach to prospects to encourage membership, steward current members, and execute various projects that provide member value.
FUNDRAISING: Participates in sponsorship, grant-seeking, and other fundraising efforts, including prospecting, planning, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding. Coordinates annual Philanthropy Leads Dinner.
COMMUNICATIONS: Works with IPA's communications team to inform members, prospects, partners, and program participants about offerings and programs.
PUBLIC POLICY: Participates in public policy activities including position development, communications with policymakers and staff, education of IPA stakeholders about policy matters, and other work intended to advocate for and engage IPA members in public policy issues of importance to the philanthropy sector and the communities it serves.
EVENT MANAGEMENT: Assists IPA management team as necessary with events, including the Mutz Philanthropic Leadership Institute.
ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT: Works with the IPA management team to develop and monitor IPA’s annual budget and financial reports, specifically managing the budget related to activities under this position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Strong oral and written communications skills required.
- At least two years of experience in relationship development, coalition building, fundraising, sales, and/or membership recruitment is required.
Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Position
- Unwavering commitment to the mission and values of Indiana Philanthropy Alliance.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, ability to consider diverse perspectives and exercise excellent judgment.
- Exceptional ability to develop plans, set priorities, and implement overarching organizational strategies, related to targeted and inter-connected projects.
- A proven ability to maintain cooperative, supportive, and productive relationships with staff, members, volunteers, and key external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Comfort with business software, including databases, online communications tools, and data analysis tools. Specific familiarity with Salesforce and/or Asana a plus.
- Thorough understanding of program management techniques and methods.
Physical Requirements of Position
- The majority of job is located inside an office setting.
- Evening and weekend work is required when project delivery dictates.
- Regular use of keyboard.
- Consistent sitting for many hours at one time.
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds, bend, and stoop.
- Ability to drive statewide as an essential function of the position.
Compensation
Salary is competitive. Benefits include group health coverage, which includes dental and vision; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; health savings and flexible spending accounts; employer-sponsored retirement plan; and paid time off
To Apply
To apply for this position, please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@inphilanthropy.org