Development Director

Ivy Tech Community College•Evansville, IN

About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropic partnerships that support students and campus priorities. The role manages donor and prospective-donor relationships, develops fundraising strategies, supports scholarship and grant funding, and ensures gifts are tracked and used as intended. The Development Director works with donors, alumni, businesses, foundations, campus leaders, and the Ivy Tech Foundation to turn community support into student opportunity. The position is budgeted at $50,000 to $60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Typical business work hours may be adjusted during peak times, and flexibility is needed for evening and weekend events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Three to five years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or a related field.
Demonstrated success in relationship-based roles, preferably involving donor or client engagement.
Subscribe to highly ethical standards for fundraising and donor relations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Commitment to ethical fundraising, donor confidentiality, and responsible stewardship of funds.
Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and help create a respectful, inclusive environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Background in nonprofit fund development or employment in higher education.
Experience managing a portfolio of prospects or clients.
Familiarity with gift processing, fund accounting, or donor database management.
Education or higher education experience.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 to 150 donors and prospective donors, including individuals, companies, foundations, and alumni.
Build and maintain long-term donor relationships through outreach, meetings, follow-up, and stewardship.
Develop personalized engagement strategies that move donors from initial interest to gift commitment and continued support.
Lead fundraising efforts and sponsorship requests that align with campus priorities and student needs.
Partner with campus leadership on major gift opportunities, high-level donor meetings, and follow-up strategies.
Identify and qualify new prospects to grow the donor pipeline and increase philanthropic support.
Translate campus funding priorities into clear, donor-focused proposals and cases for support.
Draft, track, and manage gift agreements, naming commitments, donor records, and fundraising activity documentation.
Monitor foundation funds, restricted gifts, allowable spending, gift processing, fund balances, and donor questions about gift usage.
Coordinate scholarship funding, grant reporting, impact reporting, donor recognition, campus visits, and donor engagement events.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program with no-cost confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services