Senior Director of Development, School of Liberal Arts
Senior Director of Development, School of Liberal Arts
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Job Description
The IU Foundation is seeking a strategic and dynamic Senior Director of Development to serve as the lead fundraiser for the School of Liberal Arts on the Indiana. University Indianapolis Campus. Reporting to the Vice President of Development at the Indiana University Foundation with a dotted line to the Dean of the school this position plays a pivotal role in aligning the schools bold vision with philanthropic impactbuilding partnerships that drive innovation and opportunity for students faculty and the broader community.
As the lead development officer youll champion the School of Liberal Arts priorities by managing a robust portfolio of major gift prospects while guiding a small team focused on alumni engagement and donor stewardship. Youll collaborate with faculty staff and IU Foundation partners to create meaningful donor experiences steward lasting relationships and implement high-impact fundraising strategies. This role requires a results-oriented leader who is passionate about the liberal arts and creating meaningful connections. If you are a proven fundraiser who believes in the value of the humanities and social sciences and youre ready to build a legacy of giving that uplifts liberal arts we invite you to apply.
Qualifications :
Knowledge and Skills:
- Ability to handle multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities;
- Experience related to 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 environment that holds 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) to setting goals and identifying opportunities for improvement particularly as it relates to gift officer performance;
- Excellent knowledge of fundraising with a general knowledge of marketing and communications as well as demonstrated skills in major and planned gift solicitation and experience with major gift prospect management systems;
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering collaboration across advancement disciplines;
- Success in developing authentic relationships with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders;
- Apply critical thinking to analyze and interpret information and/or data;
- Use discretion and maintain privacy confidentiality 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 communication are vital.
Education and Experience:
- A bachelors degree is required; CFRE and/or an advanced degree is highly preferred.
- Minimum of seven years experience in fundraising or relevant experience in complex organization including proven success in major gift development work. Two years progressive management experience required.
- Combination of related education and experience will be considered.
Additional Information :
This position is based out of the IU Indianapolis Campus at the School of Liberal Arts. The compensation range for this role is $100000- $110000 annually. A cover letter is recommended as part of your application. Applications will be accepted through July 27th 2025.
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 :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
