Indianapolis, IN, USA

Part-time

Last Bell Ministries serves orphaned young adults in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. Last Bell’s all-Ukrainian staff offers mentorship and practical help, such as medical advocacy, housing, tutoring, legal assistance, parenting classes, a clothing pantry, Christian spiritual care, and more. Last Bell’s vision is to end the generational cycle of orphanhood in Zhytomyr.

The Executive Director is the key management leader of Last Bell Ministries. The Executive Director will oversee the administration, programs, and strategic plan of the organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.

Areas of Responsibility:

Board Governance:

Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely manner, all information necessary for the Board to make informed decisions.
Works with the Board to fulfill the organizational mission.
Meets monthly with the Board Executive Committee and quarterly with the entire Board.

Financial Health and Fundraising:

Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the organization, including submission to the Board of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements.
Responsible for maintenance and development of major donors.
Responsible for ensuring the organization operates within approved budget guidelines and maximizes resources.
Responsible for fundraising and developing other resources as needed to support LB’s mission including oversight of annual fundraising plans.
Responsible for oversight and the operational tasks involved with workers compensation insurance, financial audits, collection of monthly check donations, banking, and monthly contact with the bookkeeper.

Organization Mission and Strategy:

Responsible for oversight and evaluation of programs.
Responsible for enhancing LB’s image by being active and visible in the community and by working closely with other professional, civic, and private organizations, including ministry partners and churches.
Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that LB can successfully fulfill its mission into the future.

Supervision and Organizational Leadership:

Supervise and collaborate with staff, with direct oversight of the Ukrainian Ministry Director, US Communications Manager, and Bookkeeper.
Public-facing storyteller or “face of the organization”; serve as the primary spokesperson to organizational constituents, the media, and the general public.

Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Skills/Experience:

Five or more years in senior nonprofit experience
Knowledge of fundraising strategies and donor relations
Transparent, high-integrity leadership
Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, and program development
Skills to collaborate with and motivate board members and other volunteers
Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with staff
Able to convey a vision of LB’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers, and donors
Commit to and pursue LB’s Core Values
Ability to create a culture of support through all LB networks
Strong written and communication skills
Preference given to candidates with a background in child welfare or orphan care
Preference given to candidates in the Greater Indianapolis area or surrounding counties
Willingness to travel overseas 1-2 times per year

Compensation/Benefits:

Commensurate with experience

Additional Information:

To apply, you may also send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Job Function:

Executive & Senior Management

Organization Info

Last Bell Ministries

Overview

Headquarters:

Indianapolis, IN

Website:

lastbell.org

Annual Budget :

$500,000-1M

Size:

11-50 employees

Founded:

2006

About Us

Areas of Focus:

Youth / Children

International

Religion / Faith-Based

Housing / Shelter

Education

Legal Services / Justice System

Mission:

Last Bell works to love and restore orphanage graduates toward life and community. Our vision is an end to the generational orphanage cycle in Zhytomyr, Ukraine.

Programs:

Educational Outreach: Our primary point of connection with recent orphanage graduates coming into the city from all over the region. We offer on-site life skills classes in twelve of the Zhytomyr trade schools attended by orphanage graduates. As we develop one-on-one mentoring relationships, we invite them to special group events and outings. Our youth often spend time at our Day Center in the downtown area, where we also offer legal assistance, help with housing, medical advocacy, counseling, and humanitarian aid.

Stop the Cycle: Assists orphan-parented families, especially single moms. We offer parenting classes, summer retreats, spiritual mentoring, a childcare co-op, and help with basic needs. There are times when orphan moms need to leave an abusive or unsafe living situation; through Last Bell’s Shelter Crisis Housing facility, a three-story house in the heart of Zhytomyr, we provide safe transitional housing. Our Mobile Unit takes supplies and medical checkups to orphan moms in isolated villages.

The Restoration Project: Many of our youth inherit uninhabitable property. The Restoration Project is an apprenticeship program, training a group of orphanage graduates to restore the apartments and homes of fellow orphans. Last Bell staff provide both construction oversight and mentoring. The young people who participate will become employable and able to participate in restoring their own communities. For beneficiaries, safe housing serves as a springboard for future success and stability.

Seasonal - Summer Camps: Camps lay vital groundwork for long-term relationships with local orphanage graduates. They quickly discover that camp isn’t just a nice trip to the sea or the mountains, but an opportunity to develop trust in adults who care about them. We offer camps for several groups including orphan students at trade schools, older orphans we know well, orphans of all ages who want to learn English, and Stop the Cycle, our growing community of orphan-led families. We see the fruit of these trips year-round.

War Relief: Since February 2022, Last Bell has been meeting the needs of those impacted by war. After the initial crisis and weeks of evacuations, we now support orphaned youth and families who've evacuated, collect and distribute humanitarian aid to affected neighbors, support soldiers, and provide practical and emotional support to our orphaned youth and families who have loved ones on the front lines.

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