Director of Development

Ivy Tech Community College; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Dental plan

Vision plan

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College – Terre Haute campus seeks a Director of Development to lead a major gifts program focusing on the School of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Public Affairs and Social Services. You will identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, managing a portfolio of 75–150 prospects.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor of Development and Marketing, you will develop strategies, collaborate with foundation staff, and oversee key funding priorities such as mental health,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to conduct public speaking engagements.
• Self-motivated and solutions-oriented with a focus on excellence and metrics.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication with diverse constituents.
• High ethical standards for fundraising and donor relations.

Responsibilities

• Steward existing gifts and donor relationships related to designated schools.
• Cultivate new giving opportunities aligned with the campus strategic plan.
• Manage a donor portfolio of 75–150 individuals/corporate donors.
• Prepare custom proposals and solicitations based on donor conversations.
• Collaborate with deans/faculty and participate in annual signature events.

Skills

Donor relations

Public speaking

Relationship building

Fundraising

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Director of Development performs as a member of the development team, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Development and Marketing. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive major gift program, including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospective donors. This position will primarily work within its assigned schools: the School of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Public Affairs and Social Services. The Director of Development will be responsible for donation solicitations primarily between $5,000 and $50,000. In coordination with the Vice Chancellor of Development and Marketing and foundation staff, the position helps oversee the impact of special/overarching funding priorities such as mental health services support, select cohort scholarship programs, and the laptop scholarship program.The ideal candidate can manage time efficiently, develop strategies to secure solicitations, and build donor relationships that generate gifts aligned with the institution's strategic goals.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESDonor RelationsSteward existing gifts and relationships with donors, primarily those related to designated schoolsCultivate new opportunities for giving aligned with the strategic plan and funding prioritiesIdentify new prospective donors with interests aligned with the campus’ needs, with a focus on the designated schoolsSelf-manage assigned donor portfolio of approximately 75 – 150 individual and corporate donors, and prospective donorsUtilize existing channels of giving to engage donors meaningfullyAid in identifying and developing new channels of giving related to the institution’s strategic goalsAnalyze the needs and interests of institutional leadership and engage appropriate donors to develop relationships between the two partiesOrganizational TasksLearn and convey the strategic goals and mission of Ivy Tech Community College and the Terre Haute campus/service areaAssist the Vice Chancellor of Development and Marketing in strategy development and implementationMaintain accurate documentation of donor interactions and intentions, ensuring proper utilization of fundsGenerate and analyze reports related to donor givingCreate custom proposals based on individual donor conversations and solicitationsFoster relationships with deans and faculty related to assigned schoolsSpecial events and InitiativesAssist with elements of annual signature events including sponsorship solicitations and donor recognition, event communications, and event participationRoutinely monitor the progress, impact, and potential needs of campus special initiatives like mental health services support, select cohort scholarship programs, and the laptop scholarship program.The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may also be assigned.Salary Range: $60-$65,000 annuallyEducation and Experience:-Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience-Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to conduct public speaking engagements without instruction-Self-motivated and solutions-oriented individual focused on excellence and achieving ambitious metrics-Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents-High ethical standards for fundraising and donor relations.-Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality with information and financial transactions-Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supportedIvy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:Health & WellnessMultiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contributionDental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontiaVision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lensesEmployee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resourcesWellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness RewardsFlexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent careRetirement & Financial Security10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two yearsBasic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverageShort-term and long-term disability benefitsEducational BenefitsFee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenTuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programsPaid professional development opportunitiesWork‑Life BalanceGenerous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recessFlexible work arrangements where availablePaid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)Paid parental leave (4 weeks)Additional PerksEligibility for Public Service Loan ForgivenessAdditional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail servicesIvy 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.Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.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.