Executive Director of Development, School of Education
About The Position
The Indiana University School of Education is seeking an Executive Director of Development to partner directly with the Dean to shape the future of the school. This role involves building philanthropic support for groundbreaking priorities such as a new Center for Education Innovation and Entrepreneurship, initiatives in autism and neurodiversity, health education partnerships, collaborations with other IU units to accelerate innovation, and enhanced pathways for aspiring educators. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to Indiana University's 'Never Daunted: Indiana University’s Campaign for the Future.' The ideal candidate is a strategic and entrepreneurial advancement leader who excels at building partnerships, uncovering philanthropic opportunities, inspiring a high-performing team, cultivating relationships with stakeholders, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. The role requires a visionary relationship builder who is comfortable challenging conventions, exploring new fundraising models, and championing initiatives that improve education.
Requirements
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Partner directly with the Dean to shape the future of the School of Education.
- Build philanthropic support for key priorities including a new Center for Education Innovation and Entrepreneurship, autism and neurodiversity initiatives, health education partnerships, collaborations with other IU units, and enhanced pathways for aspiring educators.
- Contribute to Indiana University's 'Never Daunted: Indiana University’s Campaign for the Future'.
- Build partnerships across schools, campuses, and disciplines.
- Uncover new philanthropic opportunities.
- Help donors think bigger about the impact they can make.
- Inspire a high-performing team.
- Cultivate transformational relationships with alumni, volunteers, faculty, and campus leaders.
- Create a culture where innovation, collaboration, and bold ideas flourish.
- Challenge convention and explore new fundraising models.
- Champion initiatives that improve education for generations to come.
Benefits
- The compensation range for this position is $120,000- $125,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
