Development Director

Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropic partnerships that support students and campus priorities. This role is a strong fit for a nonprofit fundraising professional, development director, major gifts officer, donor relations manager, sales leader, or community partnership professional with experience building relationships and securing financial support.

The Development Director manages donor and prospect relationships, develops fundraising strategies, supports scholarship and grant funding, and ensures gifts are tracked and used as intended. This position works with donors, alumni, businesses, foundations, campus leaders, and the Ivy Tech Foundation to turn community support into student opportunity.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 to 150 donors and prospective donors, including individuals, companies, foundations, and alumni.
• Build and maintain long-term donor relationships through outreach, meetings, follow-up, and stewardship.
• Develop personalized engagement strategies that move donors from initial interest to gift commitment and continued support.
• Lead fundraising efforts and sponsorship requests that align with campus priorities and student needs.
• Partner with campus leadership on major gift opportunities, high-level donor meetings, and follow-up strategies.
• Identify and qualify new prospects to grow the donor pipeline and increase philanthropic support.
• Translate campus funding priorities into clear, donor-focused proposals and cases for support.
• Draft, track, and manage gift agreements, naming commitments, donor records, and fundraising activity documentation.
• Monitor foundation funds, restricted gifts, allowable spending, gift processing, fund balances, and donor questions about gift usage.
• Coordinate scholarship funding, grant reporting, impact reporting, donor recognition, campus visits, and donor engagement events.

Hiring Range

This position is budgeted at $55,000 to $65,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Work Hours

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

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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:

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