Executive Director of Development, School of Education

Vision & Mission

The Indiana University School of Education is at the exciting inflection point of reimagining how education transforms lives while launching bold, interdisciplinary initiatives that address some of society's most pressing challenges.

About the Role

As Executive Director of Development, you will partner directly with the Dean to shape the future of one of the nation's leading schools of education, building philanthropic support for groundbreaking priorities including a new Center for Education Innovation and Entrepreneurship, emerging research and outreach opportunities in the autism and neurodiversity space, innovative health education partnerships with the Indiana University School of Medicine, expanded pathways for aspiring educators.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Dean to shape the future of the Indiana University School of Education
• Build philanthropic support for transformative initiatives
• Uncover new philanthropic opportunities
• Build support for transformational initiatives
• Foster collaboration across schools, campuses, and disciplines
• Create a culture where innovation, collaboration, and bold ideas flourish

Requirements

• Demonstrated success securing major and principal gifts
• Proven ability to think strategically and creatively
• Exceptional relationship-building skills
• Visionary leadership style
• Experience leading fundraising efforts within a large, complex, matrixed organization
• Strong strategic planning, analytical, and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, including success securing major and principal gifts
• Four or more years of progressive leadership and people management experience

Skills

• Strategic thinking and creativity
• Collaborative leadership
• Relationship building
• Communication and storytelling

Benefits

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Pay

$120,000 - $125,000

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM