Senior Director of Development — Creative Arts & Design

Indiana University Foundation; Indiana; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Foundation seeks a Director of Development for Herron School of Art + Design to lead major and principal gift strategy, driving donor engagement and philanthropic growth.

You will manage the Development Coordinator, collaborate with faculty and academic leaders, and work with the Dean’s Advisory Board to translate vision into donor opportunities. This role shapes the next generation of artists and designers through strategic philanthropy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CFRE/advanced degree preferred.
• Five years’ fundraising experience in a complex organization; two years’ progressive management.
• Proven success in major gift development and donor stewardship.
• Combination of related education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead major and principal gift strategy and proposals.
• Manage the Development Coordinator role.
• Shape donor cultivation and stewardship programs.
• Partner with faculty and academic leaders to align fundraising with academic priorities.
• Work with the Dean’s Advisory Board to translate strategy into results.

Skills

Fundraising campaigns

Gift proposals

Major gifts

Donor relations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Confidentiality

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CFRE preferred

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CRM software

Fundraising databases

Job description

Indiana University Foundation seeks a Director of Development for Herron School of Art + Design to lead major and principal gift strategy, driving donor engagement and philanthropic growth.

You will manage the Development Coordinator, collaborate with faculty and academic leaders, and work with the Dean’s Advisory Board to translate vision into donor opportunities. This role shapes the next generation of artists and designers through strategic philanthropy.