Ivy Tech Community College · 2 hours ago
Executive Director of Development Operations
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expIvy Tech Community College is an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and engagement with industry and community partners. The Executive Director of Development Operations will organize fundraising events, manage donor relations, implement an alumni strategy, and ensure scholarships are awarded as intended by the donor, among other responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Create an effective donor relations program and operations plan that includes creating a fundraising pipeline, managing donor stewardship, and communications
Implement the overall strategy and establish the purpose for fundraising and donor recognition events including the annual appreciation dinner and scholarship benefactor reception
Plan and conduct the college’s Annual Fund campaign including employee giving and managing affinity groups such as Circle of Ivy
Develop and implement alumni fundraising strategies and communications and manage the Student Alumni Council in partnership with Student Life
Implement a prospect pipeline working directly with gift officers and staff at various levels of the Ivy Tech organization on donor strategies
Supervises the maintenance of database information on donors and prospects, fund balances and fundraising activities
Ensures effective records maintenance, including recording new proposals and tracking their status and recording action reports in a timely manner, using the Foundation’s prospect management system
Plans and implements a comprehensive calendar of development events, programs, communications, stewardship, and solicitations to correspond with campus goals and needs, and coordinate with overall statewide Foundation efforts and strategic plan
Reports regularly on the progress toward annual goals and action plans
Assists in the development of coordinated fundraising materials, campaigns, themes and projects with campus and Systems Office staff
Ensure scholarships are awarded and the donors are stewarded effectively by the assigned gift officer
Serve as the development representative on internal committees, as appropriate
Manage a portfolio of donors and sponsors who give at least $10,000 and above
Supervise Director of Grant Development, Director of Development, Assistant Director of Annual Giving and all part-time employees including student fundraising associates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
5-7 years of related experience, preferably in higher education or with a not-for-profit organization
Must have ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents
Must have excellent planning and evaluation skills
Must be able to build partnerships with internal and external groups for the overall success of the campaign
A working knowledge of principles of philanthropy and fund raising required including annual campaigns, database management and alumni affairs
Must be a self-starter and team player
Must subscribe to highly ethical standards for fund raising and donor relations
Must deal regularly with sensitive and confidential information and financial transactions
Proficiency in the principles of philanthropy and fund raising, with hands-on experience in donor relations
Ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and provide data-driven solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas clearly to diverse audiences
Ability to think critically, make decisions independently, and solve complex problems in a timely manner
Proven experience in collaborating effectively with diverse teams to achieve common goals
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and track progress in a fast-paced environment
Ability to inspire and guide teams to achieve objectives, while fostering a positive work culture
Expectation is 100% focused on customer service
Demonstrate 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
Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported
Go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student and get to the root of the cause of the problem, question or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible
Preferred
Master's Degree
Company
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is a school.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$29.34MKey Investors
Lowe's FoundationLilly EndowmentU.S. Department of Labor
2025-07-18Grant
2024-12-05Grant· $21.9M
2023-06-15Grant
Leadership Team
Martin Pollio
President
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