Director of Development

Ivy Tech Community College•Terre Haute, IN

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About The Position

The Director of Development performs as a member of the development team, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor of Development and Marketing. The position is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive major gift program, including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospective donors. This position will primarily work within its assigned schools: the School of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Public Affairs and Social Services. The Director of Development will be responsible for donation solicitations primarily between $5,000 and $50,000. In coordination with the Vice Chancellor of Development and Marketing and foundation staff, the position helps oversee the impact of special/overarching funding priorities such as mental health services support, select cohort scholarship programs, and the laptop scholarship program. The ideal candidate can manage time efficiently, develop strategies to secure solicitations, and build donor relationships that generate gifts aligned with the institution's strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to conduct public speaking engagements without instruction
Self-motivated and solutions-oriented individual focused on excellence and achieving ambitious metrics
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents
High ethical standards for fundraising and donor relations.
Demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality with information and financial transactions
Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported

Responsibilities

Steward existing gifts and relationships with donors, primarily those related to designated schools
Cultivate new opportunities for giving aligned with the strategic plan and funding priorities
Identify new prospective donors with interests aligned with the campus’ needs, with a focus on the designated schools
Self-manage assigned donor portfolio of approximately 75 – 150 individual and corporate donors, and prospective donors
Utilize existing channels of giving to engage donors meaningfully
Aid in identifying and developing new channels of giving related to the institution’s strategic goals
Analyze the needs and interests of institutional leadership and engage appropriate donors to develop relationships between the two parties
Learn and convey the strategic goals and mission of Ivy Tech Community College and the Terre Haute campus/service area
Assist the Vice Chancellor of Development and Marketing in strategy development and implementation
Maintain accurate documentation of donor interactions and intentions, ensuring proper utilization of funds
Generate and analyze reports related to donor giving
Create custom proposals based on individual donor conversations and solicitations
Foster relationships with deans and faculty related to assigned schools
Assist with elements of annual signature events including sponsorship solicitations and donor recognition, event communications, and event participation
Routinely monitor the progress, impact, and potential needs of campus special initiatives like mental health services support, select cohort scholarship programs, and the laptop scholarship program.

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 offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, 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