Development Director

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

Dental & Vision plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance for employees

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and partnerships that support students and campus priorities.

Responsibilities include managing donor relationships, developing strategies, and ensuring gift use aligns with campus goals. Strong fundraiser with ethical standards and collaborative spirit preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Three to five years in fundraising, development, sales, or related field.
• Demonstrated success in relationship-based roles with donor engagement.
• Commitment to ethical fundraising and donor confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage a donor portfolio of approximately 75–150 prospective donors.
• Build and sustain long-term donor relationships through outreach and stewardship.
• Develop engagement strategies to move donors from interest to gifts.
• Lead fundraising efforts and sponsorship requests aligned with campus priorities.
• Partner with campus leadership on major gift opportunities and donor meetings.
• Identify and qualify new prospects to grow the donor pipeline.
• Translate campus priorities into donor-focused proposals and cases for support.
• Draft and track gift agreements, naming commitments, and donor records.
• Monitor foundation funds, restricted gifts, and gift usage questions.
• Coordinate scholarship funding, grant reporting, and donor engagement events.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Major gifts

Prospect development

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Donor database management

Gift processing

Fund accounting

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropic partnerships that support students and campus priorities. This role is a strong fit for a nonprofit fundraising professional, development director, major gifts officer, donor relations manager, sales leader, or community partnership professional with experience building relationships and securing financial support. The Development Director manages donor and prospect relationships, develops fundraising strategies, supports scholarship and grant funding, and ensures gifts are tracked and used as intended. This position works with donors, alumni, businesses, foundations, campus leaders, and the Ivy Tech Foundation to turn community support into student opportunity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 to 150 donors and prospective donors, including individuals, companies, foundations, and alumni.
• Build and maintain long-term donor relationships through outreach, meetings, follow-up, and stewardship.
• Develop personalized engagement strategies that move donors from initial interest to gift commitment and continued support.
• Lead fundraising efforts and sponsorship requests that align with campus priorities and student needs.
• Partner with campus leadership on major gift opportunities, high-level donor meetings, and follow-up strategies.
• Identify and qualify new prospects to grow the donor pipeline and increase philanthropic support.
• Translate campus funding priorities into clear, donor-focused proposals and cases for support.
• Draft, track, and manage gift agreements, naming commitments, donor records, and fundraising activity documentation.
• Monitor foundation funds, restricted gifts, allowable spending, gift processing, fund balances, and donor questions about gift usage.
• Coordinate scholarship funding, grant reporting, impact reporting, donor recognition, campus visits, and donor engagement events.

Hiring Range

This position is budgeted at $55,000 to $65,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Work Hours Typical business work hours, may be adjusted during peak times and flexibility is need for evening and weekend events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Three to Five years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success in relationship-based roles, preferably involving donor or client engagement.
• Must subscribe to highly ethical standards for fundraising and donor relations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to ethical fundraising, donor confidentiality, and responsible stewardship of funds.
• Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and help create a respectful, inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant field.
• Background in fund development for a non-profit; employment in higher education.
• Experience managing a portfolio of prospects or clients.
• Familiarity with gift processing, fund accounting, or donor database management.
• Education or Higher Education experience.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
• Flexible work arrangements where available
• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future- because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

At Ivy Tech, you’ll be part of something bigger, where collaboration fuels innovation, learning is a shared journey, and meaningful goals become life-changing achievements. As Indiana’s only full-fledged community college, we’re deeply rooted in our mission to empower students, strengthen communities, and support one another every step of the way. No matter your role, you’ll be valued, supported, and inspired because here, people come first. Our faculty and staff are united by purpose, driven by passion, and proud of the difference we make together. Join a team where your work matters. Discover your potential. Make your impact. Ivy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Providing education across Indiana, we motivate and inspire students as they pursue their futures. To achieve this, it takes a community of over 6,500 employees in 75 locations. Competitive benefits and professional development programs The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace.