Executive Director of Development, School of Education

The Indiana University School of Education is at the exciting inflection point of reimagining how education transforms lives while launching bold interdisciplinary initiatives that address some of societys most pressing challenges. As Executive Director of Development you will partner directly with the Dean to shape the future of one of the nations leading schools of education building philanthropic support for groundbreaking priorities including a new Center for Education Innovation and Entrepreneurship emerging research and outreach opportunities in the autism and neurodiversity space innovative health education partnerships collaborative initiatives with schools and units across Indiana Universityincluding IU Innovatesto accelerate innovation and expand impact and enhanced pathways for aspiring educators.

This is a rare opportunity to help define whats next while contributing to Indiana Universitys historic Never Daunted: Indiana Universitys Campaign for the Future one of the largest and most ambitious fundraising campaigns in higher education.

Were looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial advancement leader who sees possibility where others see roadblocks. The successful candidate will be energized by building partnerships across schools campuses and disciplines uncovering new philanthropic opportunities and helping donors think bigger about the impact they can make. Youll inspire a high-performing team cultivate transformational relationships with alumni volunteers faculty and campus leaders and create a culture where innovation collaboration and bold ideas flourish. If youre a visionary relationship builder who isnt afraid to challenge convention explore new fundraising models and champion initiatives that improve education for generations to come we invite you to join us.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated success securing major and principal gifts and leading comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Proven ability to think strategically and creatively identifying innovative philanthropic opportunities and building support for transformational initiatives.
• Experience fostering collaboration across campuses schools academic units and advancement disciplines to achieve shared goals.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with donors volunteers faculty senior administrators and community partners.
• A visionary leadership style with the ability to build culture develop talent and inspire high-performing teams.
• Experience leading fundraising efforts within a large complex matrixed organization.
• Strong strategic planning analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive measurable results.
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership and building authentic partnerships.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience including success securing major and principal gifts.
• Four or more years of progressive leadership and people management experience.

Additional Information :

Great fundraising starts with great stories and yours is no exception. Along with your resume we strongly encourage you to submit a cover letter that tells us about the vision you would bring to the IU School of Education a challenge youve transformed into opportunity and why youre Never Daunted when it comes to creating lasting impact. After all the next transformational gift often begins with someone willing to imagine what others havent. This position will be posted through Wednesday August 12th.  The compensation range for this position is $120000- $125000.

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