Are you looking to join a highly regarded advancement team in Indianapolis? If you are a results-driven, polished professional possessing creativity, vision, enthusiasm, and a strong drive to succeed, then the Indianapolis Zoo is looking for you to join our herd as a Grants and Foundations Gift Officer.
- The Indianapolis Zoo is seeking an experienced, results-oriented Grants and Foundations Gift Officer to participate as a key member of an Institutional Advancement team that creates and implements strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward grant and foundation support.
- This position is responsible for the identification, solicitation, and stewardship of funding relationships with foundations and other grant partners in support of the Zoo's mission.
- The incumbent actively manages a portfolio of approximately 150 new and existing funders to contribute to the Zoo's annual and long-term fundraising goals.
- This will primarily include grant funds and foundations including both restricted and unrestricted funds.
- The Grants and Foundations Gift Officer will also actively participate in the Zoo's $53 million capital campaign - The Campaign for Our Zoo, Our Community, Our World.
- The Grants and Foundation Gift Officer will work closely with other members of the Institutional Advancement team, Executive Vice President, President & CEO, various Zoo colleagues, volunteers, various committees and board members, as well as donors and prospects.
- During the last half-century, the Indianapolis Zoo developed into a global leader in animal conservation and one of the top tourist destinations in Indiana, welcoming more than one million visitors annually.
- As one of the largest zoos in the country that receives no direct tax funding, our fundraising team plays an integral role in our organization's success.
- These talented and dedicated professionals support the Zoo's efforts to save wild things and wild places around the world and close to home.
Requirements include:
- A minimum of five (5) years fundraising experience in grant writing and management at a nonprofit organization.
- Grant solicitation success and procurement required. Ability to demonstrate procurement of grants more than $25,000.
- Basic knowledge of institutional advancement functions in not-for-profit organizations.
- Significant knowledge of funding organizations (both private and governmental) structures, systems, and requirements.
- Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills are required.
- Must have strong research, project management, grant and program budgeting, and tracking skills to carry out daily tasks.
- Knowledge of Indianapolis and surrounding communities is preferred.
- Ability to meet short and long-term goals is required.
- Ability to effectively translate the mission, programs, and activities to meet the needs of a variety of funding sources.
- Ability to work in concert with the Institutional Advancement department and other staff members in a team environment.
- Familiarity in working with nonprofit organizations is required.
- Familiarity with the Zoo's mission and general organization is preferred.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent oral communication skills and writing ability.
- Proficiency in accuracy, detail, and follow-up.
- Ability to multi-task; handle stressful situations and deadline pressures.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including off-hours around IA activities.
- A bachelor's degree in an appropriate field is required.
- A competent user of Raiser's Edge NXT or similar database is required. Must be an intermediate user of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- At least three professional references (not relatives) are required.
- This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position that will typically work a Monday-Friday schedule but must be able to work evenings and weekends for peak event demands.
To apply:
- Interested candidates must apply online to the Indianapolis Zoo's website.
- Interested candidates must include a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to be considered.
- Please feel free to submit any writing samples with the application. Finalists for this position may be asked to complete a Concrete Data Sheet to help gauge their writing ability/style.
- Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.
Perks
- Work for the wildest employer in Indianapolis!
- Some perks include:
- Medical (Health Savings Account with employer contribution included),
- Dental,
- Vision,
- and Life Insurance,
- Short-Term Disability paid through the Zoo for eligible employees;
- 403(b) Retirement Plan,
- generous Paid Time Off (PTO),
- Immediate Paid Holidays,
- complimentary Zoo Membership,
- Reciprocal Benefits to other local institutions, and many, many more!!!
Salary
- Negotiable