Director of Development

Director Of Development

The Director of Development will be an integral member of the Evansville campus development team, reporting to the Executive Director of Resource Development and is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive set of strategies to convert prospects into donors and to encourage continued and increased giving by current donors to meet the strategic goals of the institution.

Essential Responsibilities

· Solicit individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations for annual, major (up to $100,000 and greater when appropriate), and planned gifts towards annually determined goals to meet the strategic priorities of the campus and College.

· Coordinate and execute the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of the donor cycle (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship) to support giving aligned with the strategic plan and funding priorities.

· Identify new prospective donors with interests aligned with the campus's needs.

· Self-motivated to manage donor portfolio.

· Utilize existing channels of giving to engage donors in a meaningful manner and aid in identifying and developing new channels of giving related to the institution's strategic goals.

· Collaborate with academic partners and the grants department in the Foundation Office (Systems Office) to identify and submit grants proposals to support College initiatives.

· Develops and implements fundraising programs, activities, and budgets to increase resources for campus (and/or site) priorities.

· Provides support by involving campus staff and community volunteers in development efforts.

· Coordinates contact and solicitation of multi-campus and statewide donors with appropriate staff from Foundation Office and other affected campuses and/or sites.

· Assist Executive Director of Resource Development in strategy development and implementation for Development Department.

· Builds partnerships with community groups, employers, customized training clients, foundations and individuals to further the mission of the College and bring in resources to support students, faculty, and programs.

· Engages Foundation Board of Directors, Campus Board of Trustees, and other local campus boards or councils as active members in the development process and encourage their own philanthropic support of the College.

· Represents the College at community events and through community organizations in order to identify new avenues of additional philanthropic support for the College.

· Ensures effective records maintenance, including recording new proposals and tracking their status and recording contact reports in a timely manner, using the Foundation's database.

· Serves as liaison between the campus (and/or site) and Foundation Office staff for coordinated projects, reports, guidelines, and development procedures.

· Assures assessment of functional area needs, investigates and develops alternative strategies, establishes priorities and goals, recommends implementation activities, and evaluates progress.

· Develops and supports the campus culture of team collaboration and commitment to delivering high-quality services and outcomes, by being student- and employee-centered.

· Creates and maintains an environment where planning, development, and delivery of services for students occur in a creative and effective manner that fosters cultural and global awareness.

Hiring Range:

• This role is budgeted between $55,000 and $65,000 per year.

Work Hours:

• Typical business work hours, may be adjusted during peak times.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 or more years of related experience in the fundraising and development field
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and in a persuasive manner both verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents.
• A working knowledge of principles of philanthropy and fund raising required including annual campaigns, database management and alumni affairs.
• Must have excellent planning, time management, and evaluation skills, which includes being a self-starter and team player.
• Must be able to build partnerships with internal and external groups for the overall success of the organization.
• Must subscribe to highly ethical standards for fund raising and donor relations.
• Must deal regularly with sensitive and confidential information and financial transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree.
• Background in fund development for a non-profit; employment in higher education.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• 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

Retirement & Financial Security

• 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

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• 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)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.