Alumni & Giving Advancement Director

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy

Paid holidays

Hybrid schedule

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for an Associate Director of Development. You will build and sustain meaningful relationships with a global alumni network in order to secure annual and leadership gifts.

Reporting to the senior director of development, you will design campaigns, steward donors, and collaborate with university partners to expand philanthropic support for student experiences, scholarships, and faculty initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with relevant experience in fundraising or development.
• Minimum 2 years of fundraising, donor engagement, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual giving and alumni engagement programs to increase donor participation.
• Collaborate with IU Foundation, Alumni Association, and communications partners to advance the school’s mission.
• Design and implement fundraising campaigns, stewardship programs, and engagement initiatives.
• Develop a sustainable pipeline of philanthropic support using data, outreach, and donor-centered communications.
• Meet with alumni and donors via in-person, virtual, or phone meetings to qualify prospects for giving opportunities.
• Support or manage events and programs to strengthen alumni relations and funding priorities.
• Serve as an ambassador for The Media School and communicate its priorities to stakeholders.
• Maintain donor records, analyze data, and recommend changes to campaigns.

Skills

Donor relations

Communication

Relationship building

Fundraising

Project management

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

CRM systems

Fundraising databases

IU Crimson

ETA

Reeher

Workfront

Job description

The Media School at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications for an Associate Director of Development. You will build and sustain meaningful relationships with a global alumni network in order to secure annual and leadership gifts.

Reporting to the senior director of development, you will design campaigns, steward donors, and collaborate with university partners to expand philanthropic support for student experiences, scholarships, and faculty initiatives.