Fundraising Development Director

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  Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 to 150 donors and prospective donors, including individuals, companies, foundations, and alumni.

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  Build and maintain long-term donor relationships through outreach, meetings, follow-up, and stewardship.

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  Develop personalized engagement strategies that move donors from initial interest to gift commitment and continued support.

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  Lead fundraising efforts and sponsorship requests that align with campus priorities and student needs.

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  Partner with campus leadership on major gift opportunities, high-level donor meetings, and follow-up strategies.

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  Identify and qualify new prospects to grow the donor pipeline and increase philanthropic support.

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  Translate campus funding priorities into clear, donor-focused proposals and cases for support.

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  Draft, track, and manage gift agreements, naming commitments, donor records, and fundraising activity documentation.

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  Monitor foundation funds, restricted gifts, allowable spending, gift processing, fund balances, and donor questions about gift usage.

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  Coordinate scholarship funding, grant reporting, impact reporting, donor recognition, campus visits, and donor engagement events.

• This position is budgeted at $50,000 to $60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

• Typical business work hours, may be adjusted during peak times and flexibility is need for evening and weekend events.

• 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.

• 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.

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:

• 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

• 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)