Position Title – Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact

Employment Classification –  Regular, full-time, exempt

This position will administer grant and scholarship programs for both the Vanderburgh and Warrick County Community Foundations, 2 of the 9 affiliate county foundations of the Community Foundation Alliance (CFA). The position will work to build relationships with community stakeholders and identify community engagement opportunities that lead to positive and lasting change in each county. The Regional Director of Community Engagement and Impact will work with staff, County Advisory Boards, and committees of each Foundation, as well as with volunteers, each county's donors and fund founders, nonprofit organizations, and the public. This position reports directly to the Chief Program Officer and will work cooperatively with other regional team members, the program team, and other staff members. There will be frequent and regular travel between the 2 counties, and reliable personal transportation is required. The primary office location will be in Evansville, Indiana.

Duties of the Position

Grant Program:

• Administer the grant programs for the region’s Community Foundations, including assisting in grant review and awards, monitoring grants in progress, analyzing outcomes/impact, and handling inquiries from current and potential grantees.
• Provide grantmaking expertise, assistance, and training to grant committees.
• Make recommendations on ways the Community Foundation can address community needs and develop innovative community partnerships and programming.

Community Engagement:

• Maintain awareness of the changing needs and emerging opportunities in the community as they relate to Community Foundation goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and other key community stakeholders.
• Attend community meetings to learn about community interests or concerns and share information about community engagement opportunities with the Program Team and Community Foundation County Advisory Boards.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of relevant current events and trends.

Scholarship Program:

• Administer the scholarship program for the region’s Community Foundations, implementing best practices, assisting in scholarship review and awards, and handling inquiries from students, parents, and schools.
• Provide grantmaking expertise, assistance, and training to scholarship committees.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external scholarship constituents, including the school districts and other local scholarship providers

Job Qualifications and Requirements 

• Minimum BA/BS plus a minimum of 5 years' full-time work experience, preferably successfully managing projects and teams.
• Entrepreneurial thinker with highly evolved relationship-building skills and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances while working with a variety of personalities and priorities. 
• Team builder who empowers others to work collaboratively and with accountability, while providing the support and resources they need to succeed. 
• Capacity to generate new ideas and act creatively and strategically.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of organization and attention to detail. 
• Available for evening meetings, as scheduled, and, potentially, some infrequent Saturdays.
• Reliable personal transportation is required.

Salary and Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with work experience
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Group health, vision, and life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement for business-related travel
• Stipend for personal cell phone use
• Some partial remote work possible

It is the Community Foundation Alliance's policy that, as required by law, equal employment opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected under state or local law. 

How To Apply

No calls, please. Email cover letter and resume, to be received electronically no later than Monday, June 30, 2025, to Melinda Waldroup, Chief Program Officer, Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. at: mwaldroup@communityfoundationalliance.org 

Position Title – Regional Coordinator

Employment Classification –  Regular, full-time, 40 hours/week

The Regional Coordinator will serve and assist with the Development and Program functions of the Vanderburgh and Warrick County Community Foundations, two of the nine affiliate county foundations of the Community Foundation Alliance (CFA). The Regional Coordinator will work with staff, County Advisory Boards, and committees of each Foundation, as well as with volunteers, donors and fund founders, nonprofits, and the public. This position reports directly to the Regional Director of Development.

 

The Regional Development & Program Coordinator’s role is to support the Development and Program efforts at the Community Foundation and to assist our organization in improving giving and grantmaking opportunities, strengthening relationships with donors and nonprofits, streamlining processes to encourage organizational growth, and promoting the organization's mission and values to all our stakeholders.

 

The Community Foundation’s commitment to serving Southwest Indiana through philanthropy, grantmaking, and scholarships offers team members the unique opportunity to be part of a charitable impact felt throughout the community and for generations to come.

Duties of the Position

 

Administrative Duties

• Develop proficiency in utilizing internal software and the Microsoft Office Suite to research, analyze, and compile reports and client information to cultivate and steward donors and to foster and maintain nonprofit and community partnerships.
• Provide administrative assistance relating to county advisory board meetings and other committees, including meeting notices, development and distribution of information/agenda packets, and utilize board management software for effective use among board members, committee members, and staff.
• Coordinate and maintain a master calendar of development and program activities.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings – i.e. committee, CAB, convening, etc.
• Attend meetings and activities as necessary.
• Provide meeting follow-up notes and reminders as necessary.
• Coordinate and maintain common electronic files for ease of access by all staff members.
• Assist with routine correspondence on behalf of the Regional Directors. 
• Assist in the collection of data for various projects and publications.
• Support the communications efforts of the Community Foundation, in particular county-specific efforts, at the direction of the Regional Directors through emails, social media, newsletters, websites, etc.
• Inventory and order needed supplies for county offices; prepare and submit supply orders, payment of invoices, and reports accordingly.

Development & Program Coordination

• Process and electronically deposit gifts (checks, online, etc.) on time to ensure accurate and up-to-date recordkeeping of new gifts and prospects using donor management software and internal process methods.
• Coordination of annual/semi-annual solicitations as required by each county including mailing lists, letter mail merges, activity tracking, etc.
• Coordinate public announcements of grant and scholarship opportunities through email, social media, and traditional media.
• Assist with the processing of grant and scholarship applications to ensure eligibility requirements are met and required supplemental materials are provided.
• Provide administrative assistance relating to scholarship and grant follow-up from students and grantees.
• Update database profiles to ensure accurate documentation and information.
• Assist with documentation of development and program opportunities in prospect management software.
  

Event Coordination

• At the direction of the Regional Directors, assist with various aspects of event planning, including event space contracts, invitations, RSVPs, print materials, sponsor/ticket processing, name tags, seating arrangement, etc. Events may be fundraising or friend-raising in scope to include donor receptions, grant receptions, scholarship receptions, volunteer recognition, and other public gatherings.
• Vanderburgh Scholarship Breakfast, Women’s Fund Annual Meeting, Men’s Fund Annual Meeting
• Warrick Gratitude Gathering, Golf Classic, Women’s FUNDay

It is important to note that this job description is subject to change as deemed necessary for the effective pursuit and achievement of county Foundations’ mission and strategic plan.

 

Job Qualifications and Requirements

 

The ideal candidate for the Regional Development & Program Coordinator is detailed oriented and organized. Must possess excellent time management skills, good people skills, exceptional communication skills, and work collaboratively with varied groups and individuals.

 

Minimum: Associate degree or equivalent professional work experience.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to develop existing and learn new skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adjust work schedule to meet deadlines and emerging needs.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient knowledge of computers and ability to learn and use a variety of software.
• Adept in using Microsoft Office products, in particular Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, including experience preparing mail merge documents.
• Working knowledge of Canva, Mail Chimp, Adobe Suite, and social media platforms.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to focus the work to meet or exceed goals.

Preferred: Knowledge of and experience with nonprofits, community organizations, and fundraising is desirable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, hourly position
• Compensation commensurate with industry standards and work experience
• Paid Time Off to include vacation, sick and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Eligible for Health, Vision, and Dental insurance upon hire
• Short- and long-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexibility - partial remote work possible
• Frequent and regular travel between counties, and reliable personal transportation is required. Travel is eligible for mileage reimbursement based on Employee Handbook policies.

It is the Community Foundation Alliance's policy that, as required by law, equal employment opportunities be available to all persons without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected under state or local law.

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

No phone calls, please. Email cover letter and resume, to Sarah Wagner, Regional Director of Development, Community Foundation Alliance, swagner@communityfoundationalliance.org.