Director of Annual Giving - Muncie, United States - Ball State University

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BSUF Strategy

Director of Annual Giving

Ball State University

Would you like to work with an energetic group of staff at a
unified foundation, one with no barriers between advancement,
alumni relations, and stewardship? Now is your chance to be part of
a dynamic team dedicated to reinventing higher education through
philanthropy and cutting-edge partnerships. You'd be joining our
team as we embark on our most ambitious fundraising goal ever — to
take student support to the next level, both financially and
academically.

We currently have an opening for the position of Director of
Leadership Annual Giving. If you're looking for a high-achieving
work environment with a culture of camaraderie and a mission to
change lives, check out the job details below.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring
values and informs all of our work. We define 'inclusiveness' as a
commitment 'to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity
in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a
commitment to inclusive excellence and
freedom of expression.

Position Function: Reporting to the Senior
Director of Annual Giving (SDAG), the Director of Annual Giving
focuses on qualifying and soliciting leadership annual giving
prospects ($1,000-$25,000) for Ball State University. The director
supervises two Assistant Directors of Leadership Annual Giving,
while growing revenue and donor numbers through a digital-first
approach for solicitations, donor engagement, and targeted
campaigns.

The director partners with the SDAG to develop the
overall strategic direction for the leadership annual giving
program by identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding
donors. The primary goals of this position are to lead and inspire,
secure leadership annual gifts, assist with donor pipeline
development and help identify major gift leads.

The director maintains their own portfolio with the expectation
of securing gifts in the $10,000-$24,999 range. This position is
involved with goal setting and various annual giving initiatives,
including the annual fund, capital projects, and recurring programs
across the University.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an
accredited institution.

Minimum Experience: At least three years of
experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be
acquired is necessary for this role. Experience using data to drive
strategy; broad knowledge of the principles of fundraising and
stewardship; experience building relationships with individuals,
corporations, and/or foundations.

Minimum Other: This position requires some
travel for in-person donor visits, donor receptions and other
Foundation activity (mostly in Indiana and surrounding major
cities), any regional travel will be determined in partnership with
the director.

Candidates must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.


Outstanding oral, written and listening
communication skills in order to articulate departmental and
institutional viewpoints, goals, priorities, and needs; organized,
detail-oriented, and committed to follow-through; proficiency in
Zoom/Teams, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be
employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education: Master's degree.

Preferred Experience: Higher education, sales,
and/or non-profit fundraising work experience. This could include
successfully serving in roles such as a student caller, alumni
ambassador, or related giving/engagement roles during college.

Supervisory experience; self-motivated, creative, and have great
attention to detail; dedication to promote Ball State's priorities
through developing excellent relationships with all constituents;
knowledge of or experience in an educational setting; awareness to
change fundraising tactics and strategy mid-year to achieve stated
program goals as needed; demonstrate willingness to learn new
skills and take on challenging tasks; experience using fundraising
and engagement platforms such as ThankView and Blackbaud NTX;
maintain confidentiality and accuracy with respect to all donors
and prospect information; use of social media to leverage
effectiveness of fundraising.

Apply online at: Include
the following documents with your application: resume, and in
support of your application for this position, please prepare and
submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and
experiences align with the elements of the position description (or
leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how
you have demonstrated a commitment to our
University's enduring
values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a
commitment to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity
in people, ideas, and opinions. The option to upload transcripts is
available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest
related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if
obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be
accepted through April 28,
2024.

Pay Range: The minimum salary for this position
is $65,000.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an
attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately
22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight
academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer
more than 140 bachelor's, master's, doctoral, certificate, and
specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the
nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most
student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public
research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into
impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for
all.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a
commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and
integrity, social responsibility, gratitude, and valuing the
intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State
students, faculty, and staff are empowered in a culture that
believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are
partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They
are supported by living and learning facilities that enable
intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the
world, and we've dedicated our University to do the same.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity
within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to
apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any
other legally protected status.