The College of Arts and Sciences Office of Advancement handles development, stewardship, and alumni relations.
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest academic unit at Indiana University Bloomington. It is composed of 40 plus departments, 50 plus Centers, Programs, and Institutes, while also including the Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design, the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, and The Media School.
Faculty in the College teach over 50 percent of the Indiana University (Bloomington) credit hours and the College occupies about 1.3 million square feet of space in 80 plus buildings on the Bloomington campus.
The College values diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core strength and essential element in the success of its educational mission.
Job Summary
The College of Arts and Sciences seeks a major gifts fundraiser to manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects working with a team of 6 major gift officers in the College's Office of Advancement.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Serves as part of a team of professional staff in the areas of development, alumni relations, advancement communications, and annual giving & donor relations with the goal of maximizing private support for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Plays a key role in identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts focused on the fundraising priorities of the College and its 60 plus departments, programs, institutes, and centers.
General Responsibilities
Cultivates donor relationships through regular communications and outreach events; updates, maintains, and forwards prospective and current donor files and information to other development officers as necessary.
Plans and participates in solicitation efforts for major, planned, and/or principal gifts from alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and other constituents and supporters of the university. Solicitation efforts are primarily in person through repeated contact, but may vary to include email, direct mail, social media, and phone communications. Fundraising outreach may be focused on programming, capital campaigns, named faculty chairs, or funds/needs of a particularly large school or spanning multiple schools or departments.
Regularly solicits and closes gifts of various sizes with the goal of increasing gifts of $250,000 - $1,000,000. Ability to help raise donor sights, encouraging annual giving, multi-year commitments, and estate planning.
Sets annual funds targets, contacts, and timelines by campaign for self; may participate in goal-setting for lower-level development staff, as well. Tracks progress toward goals, reporting or presenting figures on a regular basis to manager, team, and/or department/school representatives. Progress may be monitored via an incentive plan.
Creates and distributes compelling print and digital fundraising materials for each campaign; tracks cost, funds received, and metrics such as return on investment for solicitation and pledge to donation yield.
Researches, compiles, and provides metrics, facts, and general operations information about IU and its schools and departments to donors. Regularly collaborates with colleagues in relevant departments and schools and conveys donor questions/concerns related to their willingness to contribute.
Provides an excellent donor experience through customer service, active listening, inclusive language, and thoughtful and persuasive discussion, consistently upholding the integrity and mission of Indiana University.
Regularly takes on complex special projects, such as re-engaging lapsed donors, performing outreach to engage donors in volunteer leadership opportunities, or developing and executing targeted events for potential donors.
May participate in committees or strategy teams with department, school, campus, and/or Indiana University Foundation representatives and assist with setting short- and long-term annual giving strategy.
May delegate administrative tasks, such as preparing and sending digital and direct mail solicitations and closing communications, to other staff.
Qualifications
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
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
5 years in fundraising, sales, a higher education foundation, or related field
Preferred
Experience in individual major gift fundraising in a campaign environment, preferably at a 4-year college or university
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
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
Preferred
Possess Microsoft Office suite and other basic computer skills
Familiarity with planned giving vehicles and techniques
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.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
Advertised Salary
$80,000 - $90,000 per year based on experience
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.
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Development & Advancement
Job Family: Major, Plan, & Principal Gifts
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Posting Disclaimer
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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