Senior Director of Annual Giving and Foundation Communications

Indyhunger; Indiana, Muncie (PA, IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading educational institution dedicated to transforming philanthropy and communications. As the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Foundation Communications, you will spearhead innovative strategies that enhance donor engagement and support student success. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, breaking down barriers across departments to create impactful change. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a goal-driven setting, this position is perfect for you. Be part of an organization that values inclusivity and excellence in education.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in fundraising or communications in nonprofits.
• Strong leadership and project management skills required.
• Experience in developing communication strategies essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual giving program with multi-channel fundraising strategies.
• Manage communications for Foundation and Alumni Association.
• Ensure alignment of content with strategic priorities.

Skills

Fundraising

Public Relations

Marketing

Communications

Project Management

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

CRM Software

Blackbaud

EverTrue

Job description

BSUF Strategy

Senior Director of Annual Giving and Foundation Communications

Ball State University

Join Our Team: Senior Director of Annual Giving and Foundation Communications

Are you ready to be part of an energetic and unified team dedicated to transforming annual giving and communications at the Ball State University Foundation? Our foundation is breaking down barriers between advancement, engagement, communications, and stewardship to create a cohesive environment where philanthropy and innovative partnerships thrive. This is your chance to join us in our mission to support students in realizing their purpose, achieving their dreams, and leading meaningful lives through Our Call to Beneficence: The Campaign for Ball State University.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic Team Environment: Collaborate with passionate professionals who are committed to our mission.
• Data-Driven Philanthropy:Lead the charge in creating data inspired, innovative digital engagement and philanthropy strategies.
• Unified Structure: Work within an organization that has no barriers between key departments.
• Supportive Culture: A high-achieving work environment that values camaraderie and collaboration.
• Impactful Work: A mission that changes lives through education and philanthropy.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, goal-driven setting, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Director of Annual Giving and Foundation Communications position.

Destination 2040: Our Flight Pathestablishes Ball State University’s ambitious goals for our second century:

• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
  
• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
  
• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.

And when we complement these promises with our commitment to ourenduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive.

Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.

Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.

Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with ourInclusive Excellence Planto learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities: The senior director serves on the Ball State University Foundation’s Engagement and Strategy leadership team and assumes responsibility for managing two complementary teams: Annual Giving and Foundation Communications. The senior director leads and manages a strategic and comprehensive annual giving program that reflects industry best practices and works to annually increases the number of donors and dollars to Ball State through a robust, multi-channel fundraising strategy. Responsibilities of the team include direct mail, digital ads, online giving, mobile/text giving, giving day, and crowdfunding, online giving. The senior director’s team also holds responsibility for the planning, writing, editing, and producing of content for Foundation and Alumni Association emails, web pages, blog, social media campaigns, video, and multimedia projects in a manner that ensures all content and branding is aligned with strategic priorities and is relevant and engaging to a variety of audiences. This individual ensures Foundation communications maintain a consistent voice and style, are well timed and allow us to attract and engage new supporters and maintain donor confidence.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in fundraising, annual giving, sales, public relations, journalism, marketing, and/or communications within a nonprofit or higher education setting.
• Proven professional growth in responsibilities related to fundraising, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills and experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive communication strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience partnering effectively with various stakeholders across an organization.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited institution.

• Proficiency with donor management and/orCRMsoftware.
• Ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of individuals.
• Experience with day of giving and/or crowdfunding campaigns.
• Knowledge of trends in student giving and philanthropy education.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative mindset.
• Working knowledge of Blackbaud, EverTrue and other similar tools.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 3/3/2025.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/46603. Include the following documents with your application: Curriculum Vitae and in support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’senduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Ball State is a great place to work! In fact,Forbeshas ranked Ball State Universityas the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.