Chief Communications and Marketing Officer

Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Reporting to the President & CEO
Indianapolis, IN

Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, an independent private foundation dedicated to advancing the vitality of Indianapolis and the well-being of its people, is seeking an accomplished and strategic Chief Communications and Marketing Officer (CCMO). Established in 1986, the Foundation advances its mission through strategic grantmaking, evidence-based advocacy, and cross-sector collaboration and convening, with a focus on Education, Health, and the Vitality of Indianapolis.

The Foundation is at an important moment of growth and opportunity. With clear goals and strategies established through 2029, the Foundation is advancing ambitious work to improve education and workforce outcomes, address significant health challenges, and strengthen the vitality of Indianapolis. Among its most significant initiatives is the Indiana Career Apprenticeship Pathway (INCAP), a new employer-led education and training pathway designed to prepare Hoosiers for promising, in-demand careers while helping Indiana employers develop the skilled workforce they need. In addition, the Foundation announced its new Health goal in September 2026 focused on obesity prevention and care, and this will be a new area of focus starting in 2027.

Reporting to the President & CEO, the CCMO will provide strategic leadership for the Foundation's communications and marketing efforts, strengthening its voice and visibility while helping a broad array of audiences understand the impact of its work. The role will also play an important part in advancing awareness and adoption of INCAP during its launch period.

The Foundation seeks an established, hands-on communications and marketing leader who combines strategic sophistication with a strong orientation toward execution. The successful candidate will be an exceptional writer and translator of complex ideas, a trusted partner to senior leadership and the board, and an experienced manager of people, agencies, and cross-sector external stakeholders. They will be innovative, entrepreneurial, flexible, resilient, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment with high expectations. Experience in communications, public relations, and marketing within education, education policy, career pathways, workforce development, or health will be valuable.

The salary range for this position is $185,000–$205,000, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits are inclusive of competitive PTO, 15 paid holidays annually, medical/dental/vision insurance, a funded HSA account, and a 6% 401(k) match (with an elective additional contribution by the Foundation of 2% determined annually).

Interested candidates should confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates.The cover letter should highlight the candidate's passion for the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation's mission as well as organizational impact demonstrated in current or prior roles.

To apply, please send a current resume and cover letter to https://kittlemansearch.com/chief-communications-officer-richard-m-fairbanks-foundation. For best consideration, your application must arrive on or before Monday, November 23, 2026.

For additional information about the Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, visit https://rmff.org/

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To apply, visit: https://www.kittlemansearch.com/opportunities/chief-communications-officer-richard-m-fairbanks-foundation

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