ABOUT HERITAGE FUND OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
Heritage Fund is a trusted, forward-thinking community foundation dedicated to building, investing, and distributing assets for the long-term benefit of Bartholomew County, Indiana. Since its establishment in 1976, the Heritage Fund has served as a catalyst for impactful philanthropy, connecting donors with causes they care about while leveraging the Heritage Funds assets and leadership, working collaboratively, to address the community's evolving needs. Managing over 300 charitable funds with assets exceeding $100 million, Heritage Fund awards just under $7 million annually in grants and over $1 million in scholarships. Heritage Fund has retained Campbell & Company to conduct this search. To read a full list of qualifications and responsibilities, benefits and compensation, and learn how to apply, please find the full position guide here.
THE POSITION
The next President will be a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive executive providing overall vision, leadership, and strategic direction for Heritage Fund. The President has full oversight of the organization, including but not limited to programming, personnel, fundraising, marketing, community outreach, partnerships, and general administration. The next President will inherit a strong, autonomous and high-functioning team, deeply committed staff, a passionate base of donors and partners, an engaged Board, and generous community of individuals. This role is an exciting opportunity for a forward-thinking, relationship-driven individual to shape the future of one of the region’s most respected philanthropic organizations, as well as play a leading role to shape the future of Columbus and Bartholomew County.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic and organizational leadership
- Governance and stewardship
- Donor engagement and fund development
- Community leadership and advocacy
- Grants and Programs
QUALIFICATIONS
- A strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Heritage Fund and a deep passion for philanthropy, community impact, and nonprofit excellence.
- A minimum of seven years of successful senior-level leadership experience in a nonprofit, foundation, or mission-driven organization of similar or larger complexity, or demonstrated success driving growth and impact in a smaller organization.
- Experience should include fundraising, donor relations, financial management, strategic planning, community and board engagement.
- Strong understanding of community foundations, asset development, and best practices in endowment management, grantmaking, and nonprofit finance.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, with cultural competency and the ability to work effectively across diverse communities and stakeholder groups.
- A visionary and entrepreneurial leader with exceptional strategic thinking skills, financial acumen, and the ability to balance mission impact with long-term sustainability.
- Proven experience developing, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams in an inclusive and collaborative manner, fostering professional growth and a strong organizational culture.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
Heritage Fund has retained Campbell & Company to conduct this search. To read a full list of qualifications and responsibilities, benefits and compensation, and learn how to apply, please find the full position guide here.