Damar Foundation Operations Director

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.Since 1967, Damar has been recognized across Indiana as one of the largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real difference?Join us in empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism. Damar is looking for a Foundation Operations Director. The Foundation Operations Director is responsible for managing the daily workflow and office management of the Foundation. Primary responsibilities include all functions related to database management and gift processing, administration of the Foundation’s internal grants task force, oversight of the annual fund, primary liaison to the Damar Guild, and maintains documentation to meet state registration compliance standards.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar:

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable way you will make a difference...

• Attends mandatory staff meeting and other meetings as assigned.
• Ensures all communications comply with current disclosure rules and best practices in the industry.
• Works collaboratively with the Resource Development Team to carry out the Foundation Plan of Work.
• Serves as the primary database administrator for the Foundation.
  • Oversees the daily operation of the advancement database (Raiser’s Edge), which tracks contributions, donor, and prospect information as well as gift acknowledgements.
  • Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the database, including establishing standards for data input and output, technology management, end-user training and support.
  • Oversees data and list pulls from advancement database (Raiser’s Edge), for mailings and email correspondence throughout the year.
• Chairs and maintains records and coordinates communications for the Foundation internal grants task force.
• Oversees the annual fund and the execution of mail and email appeals associated with it.
• Assists with event and fundraising activities.
• Works with Marketing department to ensure accurate and on-time communications are achieved.
• Sees that state registrations for the Foundation are properly filed and records maintained.
• Coordinates projects within the team under the supervision of the executive; follow up on results.
• Supervises the duties and responsibilities of development specialist and any interns employed by the Foundation.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to achieve development goals

What you need to be considered...

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Minimum of three years of management experience in any field.
• Minimum of four years’ experience working with a CRM system, preferably Raiser’s Edge.
• Strong planning, organizational, supervisory, writing, computer, oral presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements for all Damar Programs as detailed in policy 1.HR.02 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.

Essential Job Functions:

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 35lbs); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

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