Position is located at the Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend campus. For more information about Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend, please visit our website here.
Job Summary
The Director of Development assumes responsibility for the oversight of all donor-related activities at the Indiana University School of Medicine-South Bend. These activities include managing a portfolio of major donors and securing philanthropic gifts/grant support from individuals, corporations, foundations, and governmental entities.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Provides leadership and oversight for active engagement and management of a portfolio and/or a region of prospective and active donors.
Builds relationships and constructs engagement strategies with potential donors.
Serves as the point of contact for stakeholder groups in support of institutional development goals.
Meets or exceeds established annual fundraising goals.
Develops and maintains contacts with IUSM-South Bend alumni.
Manages the development, design, and distribution of IUSM-SB communications materials including, but not limited to newsletter, community correspondence, and website.
Coordinates public and media relations needs for IUSM-SB. Develops and distributes press releases favorable to IUSM-SB specifically and IUSM generally.
General Responsibilities
Initiates and assumes responsibility for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of a portfolio and/or a region of prospects and donors.
Plays a major role in the planning, implementation and coordination of fundraising activities by coordinating and driving specific engagement strategies.
Serves as the unit liaison among internal and external stakeholder groups, cultivating relationships, and providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit.
Advances knowledge of the university's missions, goals of the individual unit and development program objectives.
Facilitates productive relationships daily between donors and top IU administrators, faculty and staff to ensure effectiveness of donor strategy plans to meet their individual goals;
May provide guidance to other staff engaged in fundraising/development activities.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
Preferred
Master's degree in related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years of experience in fundraising/development, sales, communications, public relations, a higher education foundation, or related field
Preferred
10 years of experience in development within the South Bend, Indiana region with emphasis in strategic donor planning and successful fundraising campaigns.
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Possesses a high degree of initiative
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Working Conditions / Demands
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.
Driving to meet donors will also be required.
Work Location
South Bend, Indiana is an affordable, family-friendly Midwestern city of more than 100,000 residents. Located on the St. Joseph River and just a short drive from Lake Michigan, South Bend has diverse cultural events, a vibrant arts community, major college athletics, excellent recreational facilities, and a low cost of living.
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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About Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
IUPUI, a partnership between Indiana and Purdue universities, is Indiana’s urban research and academic health sciences campus.IUPUI’s mission is to advance the state of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement.By offering a distinctive range of bachelor’s, master’s, professional, and Ph.D. degrees, IUPUI promotes the educational, cultural, and economic development of central Indiana and beyond through innovative collaborations, external partnerships, and a strong commitment to diversity.
