Director of Development and Community Engagement

Ivy Tech Community College • Valparaiso, IN

68d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• A minimum of 3-5 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.
• 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 driver's license.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting an inclusive environment reflecting the diversity of our students, employees, and donors, where every individual feels respected and valued.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Work closely with campus leadership, faculty, and staff to identify funding priorities and craft compelling philanthropic opportunities.
• Ensure donors receive timely updates, reports, and recognition for their contributions. Coordinate stewardship plans to strengthen donor engagement and retention.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate donor records in the Foundation's CRM system and ensure compliance with Foundation policies, IRS regulations, and best practices in fundraising.
• Participate actively in statewide Foundation initiatives and share best practices with peers across campuses to enhance overall fundraising effectiveness.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees