Executive Director of Development Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Indiana University Foundation•Bloomington, IN

18d•$120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Indiana University Foundation is hiring an Executive Director of Development for the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. The role sets the strategic direction for a comprehensive advancement program spanning major and principal gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, alumni engagement, and stewardship. The Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Development, with a dual reporting line to the Dean, and advances the school’s goals within IU’s Never Daunted campaign. The position supports the O’Neill School across its Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses. The Executive Director determines how to distribute time between the locations in consultation with the Dean, leads fundraising conversations for the school as a whole, and connects donor interests with school priorities. Key areas of focus include student scholarships and fellowships, industry-engaged experiential learning, and initiatives related to public and environmental affairs. The role also builds relationships beyond the alumni community, including with community partners, civic leaders, and other supporters. The Executive Director works closely with the Dean, school leaders at both campuses, faculty, and advancement colleagues. Success requires collaborative leadership, adaptability, and the ability to navigate a complex academic environment with competing priorities and without traditional departmental structures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 7 years of experience in fundraising or relevant experience in a complex organization, including proven success in major gift development work; combinations of related education and experience may be considered.
Experience in a large, complex, matrixed environment, including effective strategic planning and implementation of action plans.
Significant leadership and management experience supervising development professionals and support staff and interacting with academic and administrative leaders.
Ability to handle multiple demands and manage complex, competing priorities.
Experience planning and successfully executing large fundraising campaigns, working with academic leaders, and preparing transformative, complex gift proposals.
Ability to work comfortably in an academic environment with competing interests, priorities, and opinions.
Analytical skills, including framing and solving complex problems and using large databases to set goals and identify opportunities for improvement.
Excellent fundraising knowledge, general knowledge of marketing and communications, and demonstrated skills in major and planned gift solicitation.
Experience with major gift prospect management systems.
Commitment to collaboration across advancement disciplines.
Success developing authentic relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply critical thinking to analyze and interpret information or data.
Ability to use discretion and maintain privacy, confidentiality, or anonymity.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to multiple audiences.
Precision, timeliness, clarity, and accuracy in written communication.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is highly preferred.
Previous supervisor experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Set the strategic direction for a comprehensive advancement program covering major and principal gifts, annual giving, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, alumni engagement, and stewardship.
Advance the O’Neill School’s goals within IU’s Never Daunted campaign.
Lead fundraising conversations for the school as a whole and connect donor interests with school priorities and initiatives.
Raise funds for student scholarships and fellowships, and industry-engaged experiential learning.
Build relationships with alumni, community partners, civic leaders, and other supporters.
Determine the distribution of time between the Bloomington and Indianapolis campuses in consultation with the Dean.
Partner with the Dean and work with school leaders, faculty, and advancement colleagues.
Lead and manage development professionals and support staff.
Plan and execute large fundraising campaigns, including preparing complex gift proposals.
Use fundraising data to set goals, identify opportunities for improvement, and assess gift officer and staff performance.