Executive Director of Philanthropic and Global Partnerships (Development Leader)

LILLY FAMILY SCHOOL OF PHILANT (IN-CPHL-IUINA)

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy (LFSOP), the world's first school of its kind, established the field of philanthropic studies; established the nation's first Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. degrees in the field; and created the nation's first endowed chair in philanthropy. The school's strong global reputation and proven track record as a research pioneer and educator of outstanding philanthropy leaders serves as a beacon for scholars, professionals, and philanthropists who are committed to advancing the understanding and practice of philanthropy.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Works closely with the dean to advance relationships to benefit the school and its mission.
• Reports to the dean and serving on the school's leadership team.
• Directs the development and alumni relations team delivering on a goal of about $6 million annually, divided between individual philanthropy (a goal of about $2 million annually set in partnership with IU Foundation) and institutional philanthropy (about $4 million annually).
• Leads key international partnerships that promise to open and fund new areas of research and scholarly collaboration in service to the school's international strategic goals.
• Be a curious and collegial team player with a deep interest in philanthropic trends, including the global context. Collaborating closely with the school's Board of Visitors and directing the staffing of the body, the ED will mentor staff and volunteers to advance the school's ambition at the forefront of its field.
  
  

General Responsibilities

• Provides highest level of operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to define development methodologies and standards; provides direction and guidance on high priority development projects/initiatives.
• Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase prospective donor identification and cultivation.
• Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and dismissal.
• Serves as the unit liaison collaborating with internal and external stakeholder groups, cultivating relationships, and providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit.
• Manages high level assignments and allocation of resources, including negotiating and coordinating proposals and initiatives that may involve staff in other departments/areas/teams; may coordinate large-scale development projects with a wide audiences in support of departmental/institutional initiatives.
• Advises institutional or divisional leadership on development priorities and program updates.
• Researches and stays up-to-date on new development industry standards, regulations, and institutional policies; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs.
• Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment.
  
  

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in related field
  
  

Required

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 4 years experience in fundraising/development, sales, communications, public relations, a higher education foundation, or related field
• 1 year of management experience
  
  

Preferred

• Extensive experience engaging leading philanthropies in crafting creative funding opportunities.
  
  

Skills

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
• Builds and manages effective teams
  
  

Preferred

• Inspires long-term commitment to the support of higher education through philanthropy
• Looks for opportunities to create meaningful engagement between current/prospective donors, university students, faculty, and leadership
• Persuasive communication regarding university programs, accomplishments, and objectives
• Ability to professionally represent the university to critical outside constituents, alumni, donors, and friends
  
  

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

$110,000 - $140,000 depending on internal equity and experience.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Sr. Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Development & Advancement

Job Family: General Development

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