Vice President of Equity and Policy for The Indianapolis
Foundation– The Indianapolis Foundation is seeking a Vice
President of Equity and Policy to be part of the senior leadership
within the Center for Racial Equity and Economic Opportunity
(CREEO). This role involves leading initiatives that address racial
and economic disparities in Marion County through innovative,
research-based strategies and collaboration. We are Central
Indiana Community Foundation, The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton
County Community Foundation and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana–a
$1 billion collective of philanthropic organizations committed to
making Central Indiana a community where all individuals have
equitable opportunity to reach their full potential – no matter
place, race or identity.
What We Do: For
more than 100 years, we have helped people invest in the causes
that matter most to them; awarded grants to effective
not-for-profit organizations; and provided leadership to make
Central Indiana a better, more beautiful, more equitable community.
We believe in anti-racism, authentic relationships, inclusivity,
leadership, effectiveness and sustainability.
What We’re Looking
For: The Indianapolis Foundation is
seeking a Vice President, Equity and Policy, to be part of the
senior leadership within the Center for Racial Equity and Economic
Opportunity (CREEO). This role involves leading initiatives that
address racial and economic disparities in Marion County through
innovative, research-based strategies and collaboration. The Vice
President will report to the Chief Equity and Innovation Officer
and work alongside foundation leaders and external partners to
support BIPOC-led, grassroots organizations. Responsibilities
include managing relationships with stakeholders, overseeing policy
analysis projects, and fostering collaboration within the
foundation and with external groups. The candidate should be
knowledgeable about the foundation’s strategic priorities, local,
state, and federal policymaking, and key stakeholders in the field.
The Vice President will be expected to identify ways in which
policies that improve racial equity and economic inclusion
intersect with each of the foundation’s four strategic pillars: ·
Health Equity · Economic Equity · Housing Equity · Youth Voice and
Empowerment
Responsibilities Leadership in Learning Amplification: Spearhead local efforts for
The Indianapolis Foundation by enhancing the dissemination of
insights from the national NEON cohort.
- Expansion of NEP Initiatives: Effectively broaden and implement all
facets of the Neighborhood Empowerment Pathways (NEP), which
include Organizing, Resident Leadership, Infrastructure
Development, and Community Investment. - Advancement of the Movement of 10,000 (MVMT10K): Elevate and expand
the MVMT10K initiative, including the engagement of local,
regional, and national partners, curriculum updates, and the
formation of an expert panel to bolster the initiative. - Policy Development Support: Collaborate with city and state
officials to help shape policies aimed at eliminating racial and
economic disparities. - Strategic Communications: Develop a robust communication strategy
focusing on racial equity and impact data in partnership with the
Chief Equity and Innovation Officer and the Director of
Communications and Community Engagement. - Support for Racial Equity Efforts: Aid local and national racial
equity programs and organizing activities of CREEO as
required. - Policy and Research Leadership: Provide daily leadership in
crafting a policy and research agenda. - Strategic Policy Direction: Work closely with the Chief Equity and
Innovation Officer and the leadership team of the Indianapolis
Foundation to define the strategic direction for racial and
economic policy, including the initiation of intersecting
efforts. - Coalition Building: Assist in coalition-building efforts to fulfill
the team’s policy work plan and augment the Foundation’s
interdisciplinary projects. - ·
Representation: Act as a representative for the Indianapolis
Foundation and the Center for Racial Equity and Economic Inclusion
to the public, media, and external entities. - Additional Responsibilities: other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, with at least 7 years of professional
experience, particularly in areas like race and identity studies,
belonging, and community development.
- Additionally, you must have a minimum of 3 years in policy
development, including analysis and research. - Have a deep commitment to the values of a community foundation and
its potential to impact the community. - The ability to drive forward a bold campaign that sets new
standards for generosity within the community. - Have proven track record of delivering measurable outcomes,
effectively using data to make informed decisions, and managing
multiple priorities to achieve exceptional results. - Excel at building relationships, teams, partnerships, and a shared
vision with intentional and meticulous execution. - Curiosity drives you to continuously seek understanding, challenge
your perspectives, and consistently think about how to improve
outcomes with your team and external partners. - You thrive on guiding teams of talented individuals, fostering peak
performance, and inspiring your colleagues. Your leadership style
promotes a culture of possibilities and accountability. - You are comfortable with ambiguity and complexity and capable of
guiding your team through challenges while keeping the mission and
values of the organization at the forefront of
decision-making. - You recognize the essential nature of diversity, equity, and
inclusion in achieving positive outcomes and insist on
incorporating a diverse range of races, ethnicities, socioeconomic
statuses, and experiences in your coalition-building efforts. - Preferred Qualification: Strong preference for an advanced
degree.
What You Get:
- $150,000 salary plus generous benefits,
including: - Employer-provided health, dental, vision
- 7% percent employer discretionary 403b contribution
- Potential for an annual bonus based on organizational and
individual performance - 10.5 paid holidays, including MLK Day and Juneteenth
- 20 PTO Days
- Flexible hybrid office environment (in the office three days a
week). Home base–English Foundation Building in downtown
Indianapolis in a newly renovated office space conveniently located
just steps from Mass Ave. - Occasionally working outside of standard business hours
- 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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: Central
Indiana Community Foundation, The Indianapolis Foundation, Hamilton
County Community Foundation and Women’s Fund of Central Indiana are
equal opportunity employers that seek to recruit persons of diverse
backgrounds and to support their retention and advancement. Justice
is one of our core values, and we are committed to fostering a
workplace culture inclusive of people with respect to their race,
ethnicity, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual
orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, marital status,
age, disabilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any
other characteristic. Our commitment to justice and diversity also
means providing a work environment that is welcoming, respectful,
and engaging. Our mission is to mobilize people, ideas
and investments to make Central Indiana a community where all
individuals have equitable opportunity to reach their full
potential—no matter place, race or identity. Racism
deeply impacts the well-being of our communities, compounding
existing disparities and creating intersectional barriers. We
strive to name and address these barriers through community
engagement and assessment, relevant and effective policy creation,
and organizational accountability methods. We support initiatives
that address all forms of oppression, however, maintaining an
explicit focus on race is essential to advancing equity across our
communities. Improving outcomes for people of color will improve
outcomes for everyone.