Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.    

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.   

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.  

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind, offering yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.   

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today. 

The salary range for this role is $95,000-$110,000. Relocation is available if required.

This position has a flexible hybrid schedule that varies based on department needs.

Students are at the heart of Indiana University. It takes a driven community invested in the cause to recruit and support the best students from around the world, support them while they’re on-campus, and catapult them into careers that change the world.  

The IU Foundation, in partnership with the Office of The Provost, is seeking a Senior Director of Development, Scholarships and Student Experience with a belief in “IU for All” to support these student-centered efforts. 

Reporting to the AVP, Development and with a dotted line to The Senior Executive Advisor to the Provost, this role will concentrate on leading a team to secure philanthropic support for of the Office of Enrollment Management, Office of Student Life, Office of Undergraduate Education, Hutton Honors College, and the Wells Scholars Program. The goal of the position is to lead philanthropic efforts in support of Indiana University’s Bloomington campus by raising philanthropic support for scholarships and initiatives that maximize student recruitment and retention and elevate the educational experience. This position also manages a small team of fundraisers consisting of a Director of Development and an Associate Director of Development. 

The Sr. Director of Development plays an integral role in furthering Indiana University’s aim to help promising students from all backgrounds access an IU education as well as have a meaningful experience that supports and enhances success, lifelong learning, and personal growth.  

Funds raised by this position will make it possible for students to attend IU Bloomington, be financially supported, and realize the ultimate goal of graduating with an IU degree.  

IUF looks for opportunities to help you level up through trainings, conferences, classes, and certifications that will directly improve your skillset. We want to invest in you! Grow your career and help further the mission of maximizing private support for Indiana University. Apply today! 

Education & Experience: 

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is highly preferred 
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in fundraising or relevant experience in complex organization including proven success in major gift development work 
• Previous supervisorial experience strongly preferred 
• Specific fundraising experience in areas of Student Affairs, Scholarships, Undergraduate Education, or Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion are a plus 
• Experience working in a high-volume, matrixed work environment preferred  
• Combinations of related education and experience will be considered

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Prior experience in a large, complex, matrixed higher-ed environment, including evidence of effective strategic planning and implementation of action plans 
• Ability to handle multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities
• Experience related to all aspects of planning and successfully executing large fundraising campaigns including working with academic leaders and preparing transformative and complex gift proposals 
• Possess an ability to work comfortably within an academic environment that possesses many competing interests, priorities, and opinions 
• Proven analytical skills – proficiency at framing and solving complex problems, proficiency in using large databases (e.g., standard fundraising data) to setting goals and identifying opportunities for improvement particularly as it relates to gift officer performance
• An understanding of the importance of, and demonstrated success in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among staff and volunteers 
• Excellent knowledge of fundraising with a general knowledge of marketing, and communications, as well as demonstrated skills in major and planned gift solicitation and experience with major gift prospect management systems 

Apply Now 

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, April 21st, 2024. A cover letter further highlighting your interest in the role is encouraged. 

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.