The CICF Collaborative

Senior Director of Communications

Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $170K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead strategic communications for The Indianapolis Foundation, shaping messaging, media relations, and digital content to advance community impact.

  • Own development and execution of integrated communications plans across external and internal audiences.
  • Must-have: seven+ years in strategic communications with proven impact in policy, housing, health, or equity.
  • Standout: experience managing staff and external consultants with data-driven optimization via Google Analytics.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage strategies, plans and materials that communicate the Foundation’s goals and strategies, activate target audiences, cultivate and enhance meaningful relationships with external audiences, and inspire action.
  • Oversee the development and execution of digital content strategies, including website, social media, video production, and photography, ensuring they authentically represent and elevate the Foundation’s work.
  • Collaborate on donor communications strategies and materials that strengthen relationships and convey the Foundation’s mission and influence.
  • Coordinate internal communications efforts to empower Foundation employees as knowledgeable ambassadors, equipping them with the confidence and resources to engage effectively.
  • Build and maintain strong connections with reporters, editors, and producers across local, regional, and state media outlets, strategically pitching impactful stories, securing editorial coverage, and preparing Foundation leaders for media opportunities.
  • Drive continuous engagement and outreach efforts to amplify the Foundation’s presence and reach.
  • Develop and manage an editorial calendar that aligns communications and community initiatives with grantmaking deadlines, announcements, and event promotions.
  • Provide communications support to the President & CEO and prepare talking points, speeches, presentations and other materials as needed.
  • Create multiple types of written content, including, but not limited to, presentations, one-pagers, reports, collateral, thought leadership, announcements, media materials, emails, byline articles, website content, stakeholder communications, and all other necessary content.
  • Manage outside communications-related consultants, including writers, photographers, graphic designers and others.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
  • Minimum seven or more years of relevant communications experience.
  • Demonstrated ability and experience leading strategic communications in areas such as policy, housing, health, environmental, and economic equity.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to listen well, convey thoughts clearly, and make complex issues understandable and relevant to external audiences.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to write for a variety of audiences and types of media.
  • Experience managing content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
  • Practical experience with campaign evaluation tools such as Google Analytics to assess performance and optimize engagement strategies
  • A detail-oriented approach to work, with a track record of success in developing and implementing new ideas and programs in a timely manner, including the ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines.
  • Skilled in creating language, visuals, social media content, and marketing strategies that prioritize accessibility and inclusivity.
  • The ability to plan for and manage events, including cross-sector convenings.

    Benefits

    • Employer-provided health, dental, vision
    • 7% percent employer discretionary 403b contribution
    • 10.5 paid holidays, including MLK Day and Juneteenth
    • Flexible, hybrid work arrangement · Homebase– Downtown, Indianapolis
    • An opportunity to do meaningful, results-driven work with a passionate, diverse team , supporting organizations that are committed to building and maintaining a strong, equitable and supportive culture for our team of changemakers.