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INTRODUCTION
Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is seeking a Fundraising Development Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropic partnerships that support students and campus priorities. This role is a strong fit for a nonprofit fundraising professional, development director, major gifts officer, donor relations manager, sales leader, or community partnership professional with experience building relationships and securing financial support.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fundraising Development Director manages donor and prospect relationships, develops fundraising strategies, supports scholarship and grant funding, and ensures gifts are tracked and used as intended. This position works with donors, alumni, businesses, foundations, campus leaders, and the Ivy Tech Foundation to turn community support into student opportunity.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 to 150 donors and prospective donors, including individuals, companies, foundations, and alumni.
- Build and maintain long-term donor relationships through outreach, meetings, follow-up, and stewardship.
- Develop personalized engagement strategies that move donors from initial interest to gift commitment and continued support.
- Lead fundraising efforts and sponsorship requests that align with campus priorities and student needs.
- Partner with campus leadership on major gift opportunities, high-level donor meetings, and follow-up strategies.
- Identify and qualify new prospects to grow the donor pipeline and increase philanthropic support.
- Translate campus funding priorities into clear, donor-focused proposals and cases for support.
- Draft, track, and manage gift agreements, naming commitments, donor records, and fundraising activity documentation.
- Monitor foundation funds, restricted gifts, allowable spending, gift processing, fund balances, and donor questions about gift usage.
- Coordinate scholarship funding, grant reporting, impact reporting, donor recognition, campus visits, and donor engagement events.
Hiring Range
This position is budgeted at $50,000 to $60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
Work Hours
Typical business work hours, may be adjusted during peak times and flexibility is needed for evening and weekend events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
- Three to Five years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in relationship-based roles, preferably involving donor or client engagement.
- Must subscribe to highly ethical standards for fundraising and donor relations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Commitment to ethical fundraising, donor confidentiality, and responsible stewardship of funds.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and help create a respectful, inclusive environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in relevant field.
- Background in fund development for a non-profit; employment in higher education.
- Experience managing a portfolio of prospects or clients.
- Familiarity with gift processing, fund accounting, or donor database management.
- Education or Higher Education experience.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution.
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia.
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care.
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years.
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
- Paid professional development opportunities.
Work-Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess.
- Flexible work arrangements where available.
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks).
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks).
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services.
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
INTRODUCTION
Ivy Tech Community College Evansville is seeking a Fundraising Development Director to lead fundraising, donor relations, and philanthropic partnerships that support students and campus priorities. This role is a strong fit for a nonprofit fundraising professional, development director, major gifts officer, donor relations manager, sales leader, or community partnership professional with experience building relationships and securing financial support.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fundraising Development Director manages donor and prospect relationships, develops fundraising strategies, supports scholarship and grant funding, and ensures gifts are tracked and used as intended. This position works with donors, alumni, businesses, foundations, campus leaders, and the Ivy Tech Foundation to turn community support into student opportunity.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 to 150 donors and prospective donors, including individuals, companies, foundations, and alumni.
- Build and maintain long-term donor relationships through outreach, meetings, follow-up, and stewardship.
- Develop personalized engagement strategies that move donors from initial interest to gift commitment and continued support.
- Lead fundraising efforts and sponsorship requests that align with campus priorities and student needs.
- Partner with campus leadership on major gift opportunities, high-level donor meetings, and follow-up strategies.
- Identify and qualify new prospects to grow the donor pipeline and increase philanthropic support.
- Translate campus funding priorities into clear, donor-focused proposals and cases for support.
- Draft, track, and manage gift agreements, naming commitments, donor records, and fundraising activity documentation.
- Monitor foundation funds, restricted gifts, allowable spending, gift processing, fund balances, and donor questions about gift usage.
- Coordinate scholarship funding, grant reporting, impact reporting, donor recognition, campus visits, and donor engagement events.
Hiring Range
This position is budgeted at $50,000 to $60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.
Work Hours
Typical business work hours, may be adjusted during peak times and flexibility is needed for evening and weekend events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
- Three to Five years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in relationship-based roles, preferably involving donor or client engagement.
- Must subscribe to highly ethical standards for fundraising and donor relations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Commitment to ethical fundraising, donor confidentiality, and responsible stewardship of funds.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds and help create a respectful, inclusive environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in relevant field.
- Background in fund development for a non-profit; employment in higher education.
- Experience managing a portfolio of prospects or clients.
- Familiarity with gift processing, fund accounting, or donor database management.
- Education or Higher Education experience.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution.
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia.
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care.
Retirement & Financial Security
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years.
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
Educational Benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
- Paid professional development opportunities.
Work-Life Balance
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess.
- Flexible work arrangements where available.
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks).
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks).
Additional Perks
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services.
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal411
- CVS Health199
- Ryder System177
- AbbVie72
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software1,673
- Consulting & Professional Services1,547
- Education1,179
- Healthcare & Medical Services819
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals760
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development director jobs.
- 5 or more years of progressively responsible fundraising or development experience
- Demonstrated success managing a major gifts or annual fund portfolio
- Experience with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or Bloomerang
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, with CFRE credential preferred by many employers
- Proven ability to build and manage relationships with board members and major donors
- Experience writing or overseeing foundation, government, or corporate grant proposals
Tips for Your Development Director Job Search
Quantify fundraising results on your resume
Development directors are evaluated on dollars raised, not effort. Replace every activity bullet with a measurable outcome: dollars secured, number of donors cultivated, or percentage growth in a giving program over a defined period.
Tailor your resume to the organization type
A resume that lands at a hospital foundation reads differently than one sent to a land trust. Swap generic fundraising language for the terminology that sector uses, whether that is annual fund, grants management, or principal gifts.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists development director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations in an active campaign phase
Nonprofits in the public phase of a capital or endowment campaign hire development directors urgently and pay more. Check organizational news, press releases, and IRS Form 990 revenue trends to spot organizations that are scaling their development capacity right now.
Prepare a specific board engagement example
Every panel interview for this role will ask how you work with a board. Have one concrete story ready: how you identified a board member's network, made the ask, and closed the gift or partnership. Vague answers about relationship-building do not land.
Negotiate beyond base salary before you accept
Development directors often have room to negotiate a signing incentive, a professional development budget for conferences and credentialing, or a performance bonus tied to campaign goals. Raise these in writing after a verbal offer, before the formal contract stage.
Development Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most development directors?
The companies hiring the most development directors right now include Alvarez & Marsal, CVS Health, and Ryder System, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in mission-driven organizations undergoing campaign activity or leadership transitions in their development offices.
How many development director jobs are remote?
About 33% of development director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though full remote roles are more common in grant writing and foundation relations than in major gifts or board-facing positions, which typically require regular in-person presence with donors and leadership.
How do you become a development director?
Most development directors begin in frontline fundraising roles such as major gifts officer, annual fund manager, or grants coordinator, then progress by taking on portfolio management and eventually staff supervision. Earning the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential, building a record of closing significant gifts, and demonstrating board partnership skills are the steps that most consistently lead to a director-level appointment.
Can you get hired as a development director without direct experience?
Candidates without a traditional fundraising background can be competitive if they come from relationship-intensive roles such as sales, advocacy, or client management, and can show transferable skills like portfolio management, asking for commitments, and stewardship. Targeting smaller organizations, community foundations, or newly created development offices gives candidates with adjacent experience the best entry point.
What does the development director interview process look like?
The process typically includes an initial screen with HR or a search firm, a panel interview with the executive director and board members, and a final round that often includes a written exercise such as drafting a donor communication or presenting a development plan. References from major donors or board members you have worked with carry significant weight at the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to development director jobs?
You can find and apply to development director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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