Director of Development and Community Engagement

Valparaiso, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 75000

Posted on: 09-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Director of Development is responsible for advancing the mission of Ivy Tech Community College at its Valparaiso campus through strategic fundraising relationship management and donor stewardship. Reporting to the Executive Director of Resource Development this role supports efforts to secure philanthropic support from individuals corporations and foundations to fund scholarships programs capital priorities and strategic initiatives.

Salary Range: $65000 - $75000

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising Leadership:
Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies with the Executive Director of Resource Development to meet annual and campaign goals focusing on major gifts corporate and foundation partnerships and annual fund contributions.
Donor Relationship Management:
Identify cultivate solicit and steward a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors including Grantmakers. Build strong long-term relationships that align donor interests with College and Foundation priorities.
Collaboration and Partnership:
Work closely with campus leadership faculty and staff to identify funding priorities and craft compelling philanthropic opportunities.
Stewardship and Reporting:
Ensure donors receive timely updates reports and recognition for their contributions. Coordinate stewardship plans to strengthen donor engagement and retention.
Event and Campaign Support:
Support the planning and execution of fundraising events donor recognition gatherings and special campaigns including Ivy Tech Day the Annual Spring Event and the Annual Chancellors Scholarship event.
Data and Compliance:
Maintain accurate donor records in the Foundations CRM system and ensure compliance with Foundation policies IRS regulations and best practices in fundraising.
Team Engagement:
Participate actively in statewide Foundation initiatives and share best practices with peers across campuses to enhance overall fundraising effectiveness.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Executive Director of Resource Development

BENEFITS OFFERED:

No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
Employer contribution to retirement plan.
Excellent benefits including voluntary benefits: medical dental vision retirement life insurance spouse/child life insurance Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance identity theft protection accidental injury and illness and more!
Paid time off: vacation sick volunteer bereavement.
Paid holidays: 9 days plus winter break between December 25th and January 1st.
Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee spouse and qualifying dependents.
Full time employees qualify for tuition assistance for higher education opportunities.
Professional Development opportunities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree required.
A minimum of 35 years experience in fund development grant writing and/or fundraising event planning.
Proven experience in cultivating and managing relationships with executive leaders donors and community partners.
Proven experience in successful grant writing.
Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work independently.
Excellent writing and editing skills with a keen eye for detail.
Proficiency with donor management software is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
This is an in-office position; remote work is not available.
Ability to travel as needed including evening and weekend work throughout the Valparaiso and Lake County campus service areas. Occasional travel to Indianapolis and other campuses around the state of Indiana may be required.
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting an inclusive environment reflecting the diversity of our students employees and donors where every individual feels respected and valued.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with donor management software.
Experience with donor cultivation and community partnership development.

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.

Required Experience:

Director