Vice President of Equity and Policy Foundation Foundation

Overview

Vice President of Equity and Policy Foundation Foundation Jobs in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA at ABFE

Position:  Vice President of Equity and Policy for The Indianapolis Foundation, The Indianapolis Foundation

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 thesenior leadershipwithin the Center for Racial Equity and Economic Opportunity (CREEO). This role involves leading initiatives that address racial and economic disparities in Marion County throughinnovative, research-based strategies andcollaboration.

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 providedleadershipto make Central Indiana a better, more beautiful, more equitable community. We believe in anti-racism, authentic relationships, inclusivity,leadership, effectiveness andsustainability.

What We’re Looking For:

The Vice President will report to the Chief Equity andInnovationOfficer 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 fosteringcollaborationwithin the foundation and with external groups. The candidate should be knowledgeable about the foundation’s strategic priorities, local, state, and federal policy making, and key stakeholders in the field.

The Vice President will be expected to identify ways in which policies that improve racial equity and economicinclusionintersect with each of the foundation’s four strategic pillars:

Economic Equity

Housing Equity

Youth Voice andEmpowerment

Responsibilities:

Leadershipin 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 NeighborhoodEmpowermentPathways (NEP), which include Organizing, ResidentLeadership, Infrastructure Development, and Community Investment.

Advancementof the Movement of 10,000 (MVMT
10K):
Elevate and expand the MVMT
10K 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 robustcommunicationstrategy focusing on racial equity and impact data in partnership with the Chief Equity andInnovationOfficer and the Director of Communications andCommunity Engagement.

Support for Racial Equity Efforts:
Aid local and national racial equity programs and organizing activities of CREEO as required.

Policy and ResearchLeadership:
Provide dailyleadershipin crafting a policy and research agenda.

Strategic Policy Direction:
Work closely with the Chief Equity andInnovationOfficer and theleadershipteam of the Indianapolis Foundation to define the strategic direction for racial and economic policy, i…

Title: Vice President of Equity and Policy Foundation Foundation

Company: ABFE

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Category: Management, Non-Profit & Social Impact