Executive Director of Development Jacobs School of Music
Executive Director of Development Jacobs School of Music
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Job Description
The Indiana University Jacobs School of Music a global leader in music education invites applications for the position of Executive Director of Development. This pivotal role offers an extraordinary opportunity to shape the philanthropic future of one of the most prestigious music schools in the world. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development at the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) with a dottedline relationship to the Dean of the School youll play a critical role in furthering the mission of the Jacobs School through strategic inspired fundraising and alumni engagement.
In partnership with the Dean and in close collaboration with faculty staff and university leadership the Executive Director of Development will design and implement a comprehensive development strategy that encompasses alumni engagement annual giving major and principal gifts planned giving and corporate and foundation support. This leader will serve as a trusted advisor and fundraising partner to the Dean guiding all advancement efforts and creating a robust culture of philanthropy across the School and beyond. With a strong focus on relationship building and campaign leadership the Executive Director will develop meaningful engagement opportunities that connect donors to the lifechanging impact of music education and performance.
The successful candidate will be a visionary fundraiser an exceptional communicator and a dynamic leader with a proven track record in major gift strategy and team management. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact at a renowned institution that blends academic rigor with artistic excellence. If you are passionate about the arts a fantastic leader and driven to inspire transformative support we encourage you to bring your talent to the Jacobs School of Music.
Qualifications :
Knowledge and Skills:
- Prior experience in a large complex matrixed environment including evidence of effective strategic planning and implementation of action plans;
- Ability to handle multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities;
- Experience related to all aspects of planning and successfully executing large fundraising campaigns including working with academic leaders and preparing transformative and complex gift proposals;
- Possess an ability to work comfortably within an academic and/or large arts organizational environment that possesses many competing interests priorities and opinions;
- Proven analytical skills proficiency at framing and solving complex problems proficiency in using large databases (e.g. standard fundraising data) for setting goals and identifying opportunities for improvement particularly as it relates to gift officer performance;
- An understanding of the importance of and demonstrated success in promoting belonging and community among staff and volunteers;
- Demonstrated expertise of the entire fundraising cycle as well as demonstrated skills in major and planned gift solicitation and experience with major gift prospect management systems;
- Success developing authentic relationships with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders;
- Applying critical thinking to analyze and interpret information and/or data;
- Using discretion to maintain privacy confidentiality and/or anonymity;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite;
- Exceptional written verbal and interpersonal communication skills (able to tailor communications to multiple audiences such as the Dean major donors advisory board and university leadership). Precision timeliness clarity and accuracy in written and verbal communication are vital.
Education and Experience:
- A bachelors degree is required; an advanced degree is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years experience in fundraising or relevant experience in a large complex organization including proven success in major gift development work management and leadership experience required. Combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Additional Information :
This position is based out of the Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington Indiana and is an onsite role with heavy travel expected. The compensation range for this role is $140000.00 $150000.00 annually.
The IUF is committed to providing a safe respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individuals race ethnicity religion color sex age national origin genetic information sexual orientation disability gender identity or expression ancestry marital status protected veteran status pregnancy or any other basis prohibited by law.
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
