Fundraising Development Director

Ivy Tech Community College•Evansville, IN

23h•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is seeking a Fundraising Development Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropic partnerships that support students and campus priorities. This role is a strong fit for a nonprofit fundraising professional, development director, major gifts officer, donor relations manager, sales leader, or community partnership professional with experience building relationships and securing financial support. The Fundraising Development Director manages donor and prospect relationships, develops fundraising strategies, supports scholarship and grant funding, and ensures gifts are tracked and used as intended. This position works with donors, alumni, businesses, foundations, campus leaders, and the Ivy Tech Foundation to turn community support into student opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
Three to Five years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or a related field
Demonstrated success in relationship-based roles, preferably involving donor or client engagement
Must subscribe to highly ethical standards for fundraising and donor relations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Commitment to ethical fundraising, donor confidentiality, and responsible stewardship of funds.
Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and help create a respectful, inclusive environment.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in relevant field.
Background in fund development for a non-profit; employment in higher education.
Experience managing a portfolio of prospects or clients
Familiarity with gift processing, fund accounting, or donor database management
Education or Higher Education experience.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 to 150 donors and prospective donors, including individuals, companies, foundations, and alumni.
Build and maintain long-term donor relationships through outreach, meetings, follow-up, and stewardship.
Develop personalized engagement strategies that move donors from initial interest to gift commitment and continued support.
Lead fundraising efforts and sponsorship requests that align with campus priorities and student needs.
Partner with campus leadership on major gift opportunities, high-level donor meetings, and follow-up strategies.
Identify and qualify new prospects to grow the donor pipeline and increase philanthropic support.
Translate campus funding priorities into clear, donor-focused proposals and cases for support.
Draft, track, and manage gift agreements, naming commitments, donor records, and fundraising activity documentation.
Monitor foundation funds, restricted gifts, allowable spending, gift processing, fund balances, and donor questions about gift usage.
Coordinate scholarship funding, grant reporting, impact reporting, donor recognition, campus visits, and donor engagement events.

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