Senior AVP, Systemwide Development & Major Gifts

Ivy Tech Community College; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness rewards

Retirement plan

Educational benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an Assistant Vice President of Development to lead systemwide fundraising initiatives, cultivate major and principal gifts, and advance statewide priorities through collaboration with campus leaders and volunteers.

Reporting to the VP of Philanthropy, the AVP builds donor-centered strategies, manages a portfolio of high-value prospects, and guides proposals, stewardship, and donor communications to secure six- and seven-figure gifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree or professional fundraising certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including demonstrated success in major gift fundraising.
• Proven record of securing six- and seven-figure philanthropic commitments from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Experience managing a complex donor portfolio and moving prospects through the full fundraising cycle.
• Experience working within higher education, healthcare, or similarly complex nonprofit organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active portfolio of major and principal gift prospects and donors, with gifts of $100,000+.
• Develop and execute comprehensive cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individuals, corporations, and foundations capable of making transformational investments.
• Conduct donor visits and present compelling gift proposals and reports.
• Facilitate complex gift discussions and negotiate gift agreements in collaboration with leadership.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure support for statewide priorities and design systemwide fundraising initiatives.
• Partner with campus leaders to translate priorities into philanthropic opportunities and support campaign planning.
• Foster collaboration with Foundation, campus, and college leadership to deliver a seamless donor experience.
• Ensure donors receive meaningful stewardship and engagement, with timely documentation in CRM systems.
• Represent the Foundation and College at events, meetings, and community engagements to advance fundraising opportunities.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Donor cultivation & stewardship

Portfolio management

Strategic fundraising planning

Cross-campus collaboration

Leadership & influencing

Donor communications & proposals

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Ivy Tech Community College seeks an Assistant Vice President of Development to lead systemwide fundraising initiatives, cultivate major and principal gifts, and advance statewide priorities through collaboration with campus leaders and volunteers.

Reporting to the VP of Philanthropy, the AVP builds donor-centered strategies, manages a portfolio of high-value prospects, and guides proposals, stewardship, and donor communications to secure six- and seven-figure gifts.