Director of Advancement - College of Educational and Behavioral Sciences

Job Description

The Director of Advancement is responsible for securing major gifts of $25,000 in support of the strategic needs of the University. This person will collaborate with numerous internal and external stakeholders, including the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Dean, Director(s) and/or faculty member(s). This person is responsible for implementing fundraising strategies as it relates to major gifts including identification, qualification, cultivation, and solicitation of prospects with a focus on fostering positive, professional and ongoing relationships with high-capacity and emerging major gift donors. This position will also assist with fundraising for university initiatives as assigned.

The College of Education & Behavioral Sciences includes three schools: The Phylis Lan

Lin School of Social Work & Counseling, The School of Education, and The School of

Psychology. To learn more about the College please visit: https://uindy.edu/cebs/

Requirements/Minimum Qualifications

• 2 – 5 years face-to-face fundraising experience with a proven track record of securing gifts.
• Bachelors degree required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, including the demonstrated ability to communicate well in writing and speak before groups.
• Knowledge of finance, planned giving, alumni engagement, and advancement communications preferred.
• Ability to travel across the United States as needed.
• Valid Driver’s License.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Develop and execute a plan to connect donors to the University through the active use of the development process, including solicitation of major gifts.
• Responsible for securing major/planned gifts aimed at meeting the strategic goals of the University of Indianapolis, its programs, disciplines, and the University, ultimately reaching a minimum of $1M gifts annually.
• Responsible for securing a minimum of 120 visits annually with donors and prospects with a minimum of 40 visits to be discovery visits.
• Identify and establish personal contact with current and prospective major gift donors whose interest and financial capacity have the greatest likelihood of strategically meeting the University fundraising goals, in consultation with the Associate Vice President of Advancement.
• Occasional evening and weekend duties.
• Frequent regional travel and occasional out-of-state donor visits.
• Orchestrate and execute the advancement of relationships with prospective donors through appropriate stages of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with appropriate advancement and academic staff to develop prospect strategies and build relationships.
• Solicit prospects for gifts in support of the University’s strategic plan and fundraising priorities.
• Host or co-host receptions and other donor events locally and regionally.
• Assist with stewardship and special recognition events in conjunction with the Office of Advancement.
• Become familiar with and understand key initiatives of the University relating to faculty, students, instruction and research.
• Continually improve professional competency through training and participation in and/or leadership in professional, organizational and other not-for-profit organizations.
• Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
• Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
• Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
• Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and policies.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.
  
  

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals
• Paid Holiday time and additional University days off
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center
  
  

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.