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Job Location drjobs

Indianapolis, IN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 80000 - 90000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Executive Director of Grants and Development provides strategic leadership to advance Ivy Tech Foundations philanthropic goals through cultivation and stewardship of major gift donors and the development of competitive grant proposals. This role is responsible for building and managing a portfolio of major donors corporations and foundations; leading grant acquisition efforts; and collaborating across the College and Foundation to align funding opportunities with institutional priorities.

Major Responsibilities:

Grant Development & Management

  • Identify corporate and foundation grant opportunities that align with Ivy Techs priorities.

  • Lead the preparation writing and submission of competitive grant proposals.

  • Collaborate with faculty staff and administrators to develop strong grant applications.

  • Ensure compliance with grant requirements reporting and stewardship obligations.

Major Gifts & Donor Relations

  • Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects including individuals corporations and foundations.

  • Cultivate solicit and steward donors to secure major gifts in support of Ivy Techs mission and strategic initiatives.

  • Partner with Foundation leadership and college executives to identify and articulate funding priorities for donor engagement.

  • Plan and implement strategies for prospect research relationship building and donor recognition.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Serve as a strategic partner within the Foundation to advance comprehensive fundraising initiatives.

  • Represent Ivy Tech Foundation at external events cultivating relationships with key stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with College Sponsored Programs Office to ensure grant submissions are aligned College policies.

  • Monitor overall grant program activities progression and implementation including timeline management fund reports and reporting requirements.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.

Supervision Received: Vice President of Philanthropy

Supervision Given: Grant Writers (as applicable)

Hire Salary: $80000-$90000 dependent on education experience competencies and skills.

Education Experience and Other Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive fundraising and grant development experience.

  • Demonstrated success in securing major gifts and competitive grants.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects meet deadlines and lead teams.

  • Knowledge of fundraising databases (e.g. Salesforce or similar CRM) preferred.

  • Ability to think strategically and translate vision into action.

  • Responsible management of confidential information and cash transactions.

  • Relationship-building and interpersonal effectiveness

  • Persuasive communication and presentation skills

  • Collaborative leadership and team management

  • High ethical standards and commitment to Ivy Techs mission

  • Must be able to build consensus among diverse campus groups and influence without direct authority for the overall success of the organization.

  • Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.


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