Executive Director of Development, Indiana University School of Dentistry
About The Position
The Indiana University Foundation is seeking an accomplished fundraising leader to serve as the next Executive Director of Development for the Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD). This role is a key part of advancing Indiana University's Never Daunted Campaign, focusing on student success, discovery, innovation, and community strengthening. The Executive Director will be the chief fundraising strategist and philanthropic partner for the school, leading a comprehensive advancement program to inspire transformational giving and deepen engagement with alumni, grateful patients, corporations, foundations, and community leaders. The Indiana University School of Dentistry has a rich history of innovation and significant momentum, including recent research growth and a strong network of alumni. This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to secure philanthropic investments that will shape the future of education, research, healthcare, and community impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible fundraising experience with significant success in major gift development.
- Demonstrated success personally raising and consistently exceeding annual fundraising goals of $3 million or more, including securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
- Experience leading complex fundraising initiatives and campaign efforts within higher education, healthcare, academic medicine, or similarly sophisticated nonprofit environments.
- A track record of building and stewarding relationships that lead to transformational philanthropic investments.
- Experience leading advancement teams and partnering with senior executives, deans, volunteer leaders, and influential donors.
- Ability to navigate complex organizations, align diverse stakeholders, and execute high-level fundraising strategies.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing opportunities and maximize fundraising performance.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire confidence, build trust, and serve as a compelling ambassador for the School and Indiana University.
- Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, inclusion, and mission-driven leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree strongly preferred.
- Leadership and staff management experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the school's chief fundraising strategist and philanthropic partner.
- Lead a comprehensive advancement program that inspires transformational giving and deepens engagement among alumni, grateful patients, corporations, foundations, and community leaders.
- Personally raise and consistently exceed annual fundraising goals of $3 million or more, including securing six- and seven-figure gifts.
- Lead complex fundraising initiatives and campaign efforts.
- Build and steward relationships that lead to transformational philanthropic investments.
- Lead advancement teams and partner with senior executives, deans, volunteer leaders, and influential donors.
- Navigate complex organizations, align diverse stakeholders, and execute high-level fundraising strategies.
- Prioritize competing opportunities and maximize fundraising performance.
- Serve as a compelling ambassador for the School and Indiana University.
- Inspire others around a bold vision.
Benefits
- Salary range of $115,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
- Professional growth opportunities.
- Mission-driven work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
