Director of Development - Indianapolis, United States - Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Description
The Director of Development performs as a member of the development team reporting directly to the Executive Director of Development.
This individual is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive major gift program including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of prospective donors.
This individual will develop, grow and manage a portfolio of prospects within the institutions database.The Director of Development will work closely with faculty and staff, both within Indianapolis campus service area and statewide to promote the acquisition of philanthropic support.
A successful Director of Development works efficiently managing time, develops strategies to obtain solicitations, and creates donor relationships that establish gifts to meet the strategic goals of the institution.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Service Overriding Expectation:
Demonstrate a strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving and desire to identify and support student success.
Provide a professional level of customer service to both internal and external constituents.
Major Gift Responsibilities:
Directly responsible for the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of a portfolio of approximatley individual and corporate giving prospects and suspects.
Learn and convey the strategic goals and mission of Ivy Tech Community College and the Indianapolis campus/service area
Develop and propose measurable goals and strategies for solicitation of major gifts, including:
Determining ongoing relationships with prospect/donor
Recommending specific purpose and level of gift
Identifying those to be involved in cultivation and subsequent solicitation
Assuring that solicitations are carried out.
Make a minimum of 20 moves per month by participating in all aspects of the gift cycle including:
Initiate contacts with potential leadership and major gift donors
Develop appropriate cultivation strategies, including working with volunteers and board members
Move potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure
Make solicitations when appropriate
Maintain stewardship contacts with donors; adhere to the highest ethical standards; demonstrate empathetic disposition.
Participate, as required, in Development team efforts including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for key prospects and internal planning efforts.
Work closely with other gift officers to insure effective coordination of effort with their programs and to reinforce the prospect relationship continuum.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
At least three (3) years of successful fundraising or related experience in identifying, cultivating, and soliciting constituents.
Exceptional interpersonal skills including the ability to conduct public speaking engagements without instruction
Exceptional written communications and research abilities
Highly self-motivated and organized ability to understand the needs and interests of leadership and donors in order to develop relationships between them and the college
Interest in all aspects of education and a dedication to promoting the college's fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with faculty, trustees, volunteers, and the development team
Proven innovative ability in fundraising process to develop connections with unrelated
prospects
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or CFRE/equivalent
Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
Starting Salary Range:
$65,000 - $70,000 annually (based on experience)
Classification:
E-2
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal
opportunity/affirmative
action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status.
As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions.
Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
About UsIvy Tech is the largest singly accredited community college system in the nation. Offering services to the entire state of Indiana, we're here to educate, motivate, and inspire students every day.
We do that by featuring some of the most advanced technologies and training facilities, making higher education accessible through more affordable tuition, and providing smaller class sizes for more individualized attention.
By sharing our joy of learning, we hope to ignite the curiosity and passion in our students that will help them discover their greatest potential.
Our CultureWe're highly collaborative, with a friendly and helpful culture that is very different from a four-year college.
Innovation is another value that sets us apart — we are always looking for ways to make things better for our students, faculty, and staff.
One of our key goals is to foster creativity and innovation in employees.More than anything, you'll find yourself inspired each day by the camaraderie, positivity, and dedication that surrounds you at Ivy Tech.
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