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Thank you for your interest in joining the IndyGo Foundation team! We are currently looking for a Corporate Development Manager. Please review the job description and apply by following the link below.

Corporate Development Manager Job Description

The Indianapolis Public Transportation Foundation (dba IndyGo Foundation) is dedicated to supporting accessible and inclusive public mobility solutions. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supporting IndyGo, the Foundation raises money to increase financial, physical and social access to public transportation in Marion County. In the past 5 years, the Foundation has grown to be a $1.7M organization.

POSITION PURPOSE

The Corporate Development Manager is responsible for building and sustaining meaningful partnerships with the business community to advance the mission of IndyGo Foundation. This frontline fundraising role focuses on cultivating, securing, and stewarding corporate sponsorships and gifts with an annual goal of $300,000-$400,000. As the Foundation’s primary representative to the business community, the incumbent must demonstrate how accessible and equitable transit benefits businesses and the broader Marion County community. This position works closely with staff, Board members and IndyGo colleagues to ensure alignment in funding priorities and relationship building.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement short- and long-term action plans for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts at all levels from corporations and businesses
• Build relationships with large and small businesses sharing the importance of transit and finding partnership opportunities
• Solicit sponsorships and gifts from businesses and corporations including the creation of proposals and presentations
• Meet regularly with corporate prospects, engaging other staff and Board as appropriate. Expectations are an average of at least 2 solicitation meetings per week.
• Represent the Foundation at networking events such as Indy Chamber events proactively building relationships in the community with potential partners
• Develop a working knowledge of public transportation, IndyGo activities and the organization’s funding priorities specifically so as to articulate a compelling case for support to all constituents
• Participate in planning and executing special events such as the Golf Outing.
• Work collaboratively with Foundation staff to ensure the organization achieves overall fundraising and strategic plan goals
• Work collaboratively with IndyGo staff to ensure alignment in corporate partnerships
• Ensure donor meetings and solicitations are tracked in Raiser’s Edge with supporting materials saved on the shared drive

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The Corporate Development Manager will be a self-motivated, creative, and performance-driven individual. An ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualities and attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree or any combination of education and experience that would provide an equivalent background
• At least 3 years of fundraising or sponsorship sales experience in a non-profit organization
• Experience with customer relationship management software, such as Bloomerang or Raiser’s Edge.
• Knowledge of the Indianapolis corporate community

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  IndyGo Foundation will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to accurately communicate information and ideas so others understand
• Ability to interact with others, including groups, community leaders, and senior executives, both in person and through phone, virtual meetings, email and written correspondence
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage tasks and time effectively
• Proficiency using a computer, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to operate office equipment including computers, copiers and phones
• Ability to understand and follow direction and adhere to office protocols and procedures with close attention to detail
• Ability to recognize sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality
• Proven ability to close corporate gifts/sponsorships
• Experience tailoring proposals to corporate social responsibility goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  IndyGo will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Some local travel with mileage reimbursement available or free transportation on IndyGo

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary Range: $60,000-$75,000

Full benefits include:

• Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days/wk in Broadripple office
• Paid Time Off (150 hrs/yr) and 12 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Access to Wellness Clinic and Employee Assistance Program

About IndyGo Foundation

IndyGo Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization with the mission to connect people to their lives through accessible, equitable and inclusive public transportation solutions. Our six employees are employed by IndyGo Foundation with access to health benefits through IndyGo. Our office is open 8am to 5pm with our core work hours being 9am to 2pm. While there is flexibility with hours worked, employees are expected to be available during the core work hours daily.

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