Development and Communications Coordinator; Part-Time

Thank you for your interest in joining RDOOR Housing Corporation! We appreciate your interest in our work and the opportunity to learn more about you. Please complete the application form below and provide the requested information and materials to be considered for employment. We look forward to learning more about your experience, skills, and interest in supporting RDOOR’s mission.

RDOOR Housing Corporation is a 501 c(3) with a mission of creating stable, vibrant and healthy communities by developing or acquiring affordable rental housing properties. It is our goal to use our resources and expertise to build or acquire and upgrade multifamily rental properties. This allows residents who lack the economic resources to access quality rental housing opportunities and have a clean, safe environment in which to live.

To support this mission, RDOOR has strategically partnered with the City of Indianapolis, Coalition for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention (CHIP), and Indianapolis Continuum of Care (COC) to build a rehousing infrastructure to scale community-wide efforts to house people experiencing homelessness called Home Now Indy. RDOOR serves as the centralized fiscal agent, housing acquisition, navigation, diversion and grant management entity of Home Now Indy.

RDOOR identifies and acquires units, engage with landlords, and leverage flexible funds to hold and secure move-ins for clients experiencing a housing crisis.

Position Summary:

The Development and Communications Coordinator contributes to the goals of this initiative by supporting the fundraising, grant development, donor engagement, and communications activities of RDOOR and its role within HNI. This part-time contract position will help build and strengthen the organization's donor and fundraising infrastructure while communicating RDOOR's Home Now Indy Initiative team’s impact to funders, donors, partners, residents, and the broader community.

This position will be supervised by the Vice President of Rental Assistance Programs but will also receive direction for day-to-day duties from other leadership team members.

The position will be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, assisting with grant applications and reports, cultivating relationships with current and prospective donors, coordinating donor communications, and maintaining RDOOR's social media and other external communications. The position will work closely with organizational leadership and program staff to identify funding needs, develop compelling funding requests, and communicate the impact of RDOOR's work.

Essential Functions:

Research and identify foundation, corporate, government, and other funding opportunities aligned with RDOOR's mission and programs.

Assist with the development, writing, and submission of grant applications, letters of inquiry, proposals, and other funding requests.

Maintain a calendar of grant opportunities, Final date to receive applicationss, reporting requirements, and donor communications.

Assist with grant reporting and stewardship activities to ensure funders receive timely and meaningful updates regarding funded activities and outcomes.

Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, foundations, corporations, and community partners.

Assist with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities, including preparing donor communications and recognition materials.

Develop and maintain a basic donor engagement and fundraising pipeline to track prospects, outreach, follow-up, and opportunities.

Work with leadership and program staff to identify organizational needs, program outcomes, and stories that can be communicated to…