Indiana University Foundation Looking for Executive Director of Development, O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs Full Time

Company Description

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and
values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana
University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing
support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders. 

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide
fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part
of our team, you will help make IU donors’ dreams last forever.

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an
environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to
join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee,
you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our
colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind
with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise
and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind, offering yoga, a lunchtime
walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for
our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their
career growth. 

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today. 

Job Description

The salary range for this role is $110,000.00- $130,000.00 and is commensurate with experience.
Relocation is available if required.This position offers a hybrid work arrangement based in Bloomington, IN with travel between both
Bloomington and Indianapolis campus and a regular presence at both locations.

The IU Foundation, in partnership with
the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, is seeking an excellent fundraising leader to serve as Executive
Director of Development.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development at the IU Foundation with a dual reporting line to
the Dean of the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, this position plays an integral leadership role in the
philanthropic and outreach efforts of the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

The Executive Director of
Development creates and leads the strategic direction for a comprehensive and coordinated advancement program that includes all aspects of
fundraising, alumni engagement, annual fund, corporate and foundation relations, planned giving, and major and principal gifts with emphasis
on major gift fundraising. The position leads a team of advancement staff directly and also collaborates closely with the School’s
internal resources and IU Foundation services to ensure a comprehensive and donor-centered advancement program.

The Paul H. O’Neill
School of Public and Environmental Affairs, renowned for its commitment to excellence in public service and environmental stewardship,
offers a rich environment for innovative fundraising strategies aimed at advancing its mission and impact. This position provides a unique
opportunity to drive meaningful change and foster lasting relationships within the school’s community and beyond.IUF looks for opportunities
to help you level up through trainings, conferences, classes, and certifications that will directly improve your skillset. We want to invest
in you! Grow your career and help further the mission of maximizing private support for Indiana University. Join our mission and apply
today!

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• A
  bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is highly preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in fundraising or relevant
  experience in complex organizations including proven success in major gift development work
• Previous supervisory experience is
  strongly preferred
• Combination of related education and experience will be considered

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Prior experience in a large, complex, matrixed environment, including evidence
  of effective strategic planning and implementation of action plans
• Significant leadership and management experience supervising
  development professionals and support staff and interacting with academic and administrative leaders
• Ability to handle multiple
  demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities
• Experience related to all aspects of planning and successfully executing
  large fundraising campaigns including working with academic leaders and preparing transformative and complex gift proposals
• Possess
  an ability to work comfortably within an academic environment that possesses many competing interests, priorities, and opinions
• Proven analytical skills – proficiency at framing and solving complex problems, proficiency in using large databases (e.g.,
  standard fundraising data) to set goals and identify opportunities for improvement particularly as it relates to gift officer performance
  and staff performance
• An understanding of the importance of, and demonstrated success in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
  among staff, donors, and volunteers
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising with a general knowledge of marketing, and communications,
  as well as demonstrated skills in major and planned gift solicitation and experience with major gift prospect management systems
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering collaboration across advancement disciplines
• Success in developing authentic relationships
  with a wide array of internal and external stakeholders
• Apply critical thinking to analyze and interpret information and/or
  data
• Use discretion and maintain privacy, confidentiality, or anonymity
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (able to tailor communications to multiple audiences such as the
  Dean, major donors, advisory board, and university leadership). Precision, timeliness, clarity, and accuracy in written communication
  are vital

Additional Information

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today through our Smart Recruiter platform! Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 21st, 2024. A cover letter further
highlighting your interest in the role is encouraged.