Director of Development
Director of Development
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Job Description
Are you a dynamic fundraising professional with a passion for philanthropy and relationship-building Do you thrive in cultivating meaningful connections with donors and advancing higher education If so Indiana University Foundation (IUF) invites you to apply for the role of Director of Development a key leadership position driving philanthropic growth for one of the nations leading public universities.
As the Director of Development supporting International Advancement across Indiana Universitys many campuses schools and units you will play a pivotal role in identifying cultivating and securing major gifts ($50000) from alumni parents and friends. Working closely with the universitys advancement leaders and reporting to the Vice President of Development Bloomington and Executive Director of International Advancement you will build a fundraising portfolio of donors to support Indiana Universitys mission and strategic priorities. You will work closely with donors and alumni with international ties. Critical to your success is intercultural competency and experience building major gift portfolios and developing personalized engagement strategies that foster long-term donor relationships.
Indiana University is a global institution with a rich history of academic excellence and innovation. As the Director of Development focused on international advancement youll join a forward-thinking team committed to expanding IUs global impact. Your work will directly contribute to empowering students advancing research and fostering international connections that shape the future of IU and beyond. Apply today!
Qualifications :
Knowledge and Skills:
- Detailed knowledge of current fundraising trends and techniques.
- Enhanced interpersonal skills and judgment suitable for exercising appropriate discretion and demeanor when dealing with prospects donors alumni faculty and staff.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills up to and including but not limited to writing gift agreements executive summaries of fundraising concepts and proposals for solicitation(s).
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple demands and/or complex and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to use current computer technology such as Windows Excel Word etc.
- Ability to exercise good judgment in the handling of confidential information.
- Experience related to all aspects of planning and successfully executing large fundraising campaigns including working with academic leaders and preparing complex gift proposals.
- Possess an ability to work comfortably within an academic environment that possesses many competing interests priorities and opinions.
- An understanding of the importance of and demonstrated success in promoting diversity equity and inclusion among staff donors and volunteers.
- High level of cross-cultural competency and ability to exercise humility and curiosity in interacting with individuals from many different backgrounds.
- Excellent knowledge of fundraising 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 disciplines.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree required.
- A minimum of five years experience in fundraising or relevant experience in complex highly motivated environment (sales marketing PR etc.). Strong preference will be given to those who have experience in higher education development and developing international relationships and/or navigating complex cultural norms.
Note: we are seeking a great major gifts fundraiser with the desire to build a portfolio and grow major gift fundraising with internationally-affiliated prospects at IU. If you share our excitement and meet the basic requirements for the role we welcome your application and will consider a combination of education experience and enthusiasm for the role.
Additional Information :
This position is based out of either our Bloomington Indiana office or our Indianapolis Indiana office. Working hours will vary greatly both while navigating travel and while connecting with donors and alumni in different time zones. The compensation range for this role is $100000.00- $115000.00 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 :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
