Chapter Job Center

The AFP Indiana Chapter (AFP-IC) does have a job posting service. For only $300, your position will be posted on the AFP-IC website for 30 days*, and a blast email will be sent to all members with job details and instructions on how to apply.

As of January 1, 2023, AFP-IC requires salary or salary ranges for all job postings.

*Note - extensions on postings are available

FORMAT - Job title, Organization name, Organization overview, primary responsibilities, desired qualifications, contact information.

For more information, or to post your position online, please contact Sara Nash at 317-824-0940 or afpic@nashams.com.

Current Postings Shown Below - Date Added

Advancement Coordinator, American Piano Awards - November 20. 2024
Regional Philanthropy Officer, Corporate, American Red Cross - November 7, 2024
Director of Development, The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation - October 14, 2024

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ADVANCEMENT COORDINATOR, AMERICAN PIANO AWARDS

Date Posted: November 20, 2024

ABOUT US

At American Piano Awards, we advance the next generation of top piano talent while creating a passionate community around the music we love. We’re looking for someone who wants to launch their career in nonprofit fundraising or administration, join a collaborative team, and make a meaningful contribution to the performing arts.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

As the Advancement Coordinator, you’ll gain hands-on experience across a variety of areas, supporting fundraising, donor relations, event planning, and communications. You’ll work closely with dedicated leaders who are committed to helping you learn and grow in your career. As you gain skills, you’ll have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities, contribute to projects, and develop your interests. This role is designed to open doors for you within our organization or the larger not-for-profit world. If you’re passionate about music, are great with detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Keep Us Organized:

Serve as the go-to person for the Advancement team, handling everything from scheduling meetings and prepping materials to keeping our donor data up to date.
Help us stay connected with our supporters by managing communications, preparing thank-you letters, and assisting with tracking and processing donations.

Build Donor Relationships:

Be a friendly face and voice for our donors—answer questions, provide a top-notch experience, and support our recognition and appreciation efforts.
Conduct research on prospective donors, foundations, and funding opportunities, preparing profiles and insights for the Advancement team.
Assist with creating personalized touches that make our donors feel valued and engaged with our mission

Make Events Happen:

Help us plan and run our fundraising and appreciation events. Coordinate logistics, create invitations, manage RSVPs, and ensure everything goes smoothly on event day.
Track and report on fundraising activities, donor engagement metrics, and event results so that we can continue to improve and grow.

Support the Board of Directors:

Work with the Board of Directors to schedule meetings.
Take notes at board meetings and committees. You’ll gain valuable insight into high-level governance and strategic decision-making.

Get Creative:

Help the Advancement team create social media posts, email campaigns, and event materials that connect with our audience and advance our brand.
Work with our close-knit team to lend a hand wherever is needed, especially during concerts and events.
Contribute ideas for building our brand and broadening our reach—your smarts and unique perspective are welcome.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in arts administration, communications, marketing/PR, business, or a related field. If you don’t fit this description but are passionate, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply!
1-2 years’ experience in fundraising, customer service, marketing/PR, event planning, or not-for-profit work is helpful but not required.

Skills:

Excellent organizational skills and an ability to juggle multiple tasks.
Strong communication skills—you’re comfortable interacting with people, solving problems, and providing a positive experience for donors.
A desire to learn and grow, and a proactive approach to tackling new challenges.
Ability to move through our ADA-compliant building to retrieve materials, etc.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends for events.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising software not necessary but is a plus.
Graphic design or social media skills not necessary but are a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Pay: Salary range is $38,000 - $42,000.
Competitive Benefits: We offer a solid compensation package, including health insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off, and more.
Professional Development: Work closely with experienced leaders, gain exposure to all aspects of not-for-profit advancement work, and take advantage of opportunities to build your skills.
Networking: Attend events, engage with artists, and connect with board members and industry professionals, building relationships that can support your career.
Creative Work Environment: Be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your input is valued and your work helps build community.

The Advancement Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Advancement and Executive Vice President. Our offices are located on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. As of this writing, the Piano Awards team works in-office Monday through Thursday and is remote on Fridays.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the right fit for you, please send your resume and a cover letter to Leigh Ann Hirschman at leighann@pianoawards.org by December 17, 2024. In your cover letter, tell us why you’re excited about this role, what you can bring to the American Piano Awards team, and how this position aligns with your career goals in fundraising or the performing arts.

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REGIONAL PHILANTHROPY OFFICER, CORPORATE, AMERICAN RED CROSS

Date Posted: November 7, 2024

We are looking for a Regional Philanthropy Officer/Major Gifts Officer who will meet fundraising goals and objectives and connect with our donors and to serve our mission.  In this role, you will identify, engage, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective corporate regional donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. This position is part of the development team to support the work within the Indiana region and will report to the Regional Chief Development Officer.

This is a hybrid role where you will meet with corporate donors throughout the state. You may travel to South Bend, Evansville, Fort Wayne and in between. You will meet with donors in person, by phone and video. This role will work in our Indianapolis office 1-2 days a week for team collaboration. The Red Cross will provide transportation vehicles. A current valid driver's license and a good driving record is required.

Where your career is a force for good:

Work with the local fundraising team to develop and execute ongoing regional strategy for qualifying corporate donors to ensure retention, growth of donor contributions, as well as recapture from previous donors.  Work collaboratively with other departments and fundraising staff to create customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of the donor/prospect.
 Solicit assigned donor portfolios through face-to-face visits and virtual meetings including preparation of personalized materials.
Meet personal annual revenue targets by working with an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects.
Implement a program/activity to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors at the $5,000 level or higher, with an emphasis on maximizing revenue for the American Red Cross.
Maintain donor records within our database management tool. (Salesforce)
Assist donors in creating meaning in their lives by giving to the American Red Cross.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $74,000 - $77,000 + incentive ranges from 3.75%-11.25% of your base salary.

*Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role.

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum five years of sales and/or fundraising experience required. 
Proven experience in developing strategies for donor retention, growth, and recapture, and proven success with complex requests is required. 
A current valid driver's license and a good driving record is required.
Ability to relate well and work effectively with multiple constituencies and audiences.  Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.  Knowledge of office systems: MS Office preferred and fundraising database systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce.com).  
Ability to work on a team within a collaborative environment and ensure the highest customer service orientation.
Travel: Frequent travel within the Region is required.

Benefits for you:

We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the American Red Cross to advance the learn.

Medical, Dental Vision plans
Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO + Holidays
401K with 6% match
Paid Family Leave
Employee Assistance
Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
Service Awards and recognition
Pay for Performance

Apply at: www.redcross.org/jobs, search for opening RC76505.

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, THE OHIO MASONIC COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION

Date Posted: October 14, 2024

The Ohio Masonic Communities (OMC) is committed to people and dedicated to communities. Whether through embracing innovation, proactively addressing needs, or bringing dreams to life, their goal is to empower residents, staff, and community members to live their best lives and thrive. With three senior living communities – Browning Masonic Community in Waterville, Ohio, Springfield Masonic Community in Springfield, Ohio, and Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio – they and The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center, funded by the Foundation, exists as a link between resources and services and the people who need them whether in their own home or on one of their campuses. The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation exists as a separate 501c3 supporting OMC and the Resource Center by strengthening seniors’ lives with hope, compassion, and security.

As a top senior living care organization, OMC has a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is consistently recognized with high customer satisfaction. They are recognized as leaders in the field of memory care and partner extensively with Cleveland Clinic and Medina Hospital.

Having recently completed major $50M renovations to their Western Reserve campus, OMC has plans for significant capital development to Springfield and Browning Masonic Communities. To continue to provide optimal care and be the organization of choice, the Foundation seeks to increase volunteer fundraising, grow its endowment, and begin formalizing plans for a capital campaign.

Learn more about The Ohio Masonic Communities and the Foundation.

The Position

The Director of Development, a pro-active, relationship builder, and mission-driven fundraising operational strategist, will provide oversight of The Ohio Masonic Communities Foundation’s annual giving, communications and direct mail, donor relations, and events and volunteer/auxiliary activities, taking fundraising to the next level. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Development leads a team of three, with the potential to hire additional staff as needed. They will coordinate resources, messaging, plan details, and segment audiences to promote awareness of, and inspire support for, the mission of the Foundation. The Director of Development will also have strength in developing a portfolio of existing and potential donors and, in partnership with major gifts, support a strategy to enhance and extend relationships to generate greater philanthropic revenue.

Responsibilities

The Director of Development will have the following primary responsibilities:

Expand and augment fundraising plans, executing a strategic, multi-channel annual giving program focused on successfully executing mass solicitations and special projects, increasing annual revenue, and providing a pipeline of leadership annual, mid-level, and major gift prospects and donors.
Lead, manage, and inspire a team of three development professionals, with the potential to hire additional staff as needed.
Promote moves management system, including data segmentation to identify and assign donors to gift officer portfolios and help ensure a smooth transition, increasing overall investment and engagement for the annual giving program.
Collaborate with leaders and the team to implement a comprehensive fundraising plan to build the endowment and achieve specific individual and team revenue goals.
Utilize tools and resources including Target Analytics, Raiser’s Edge NXT, Grand View, and other resources necessary to achieve the Foundation’s goals.
Partner with Executive Director, Gift Officers, Volunteers, and other staff to deliver impactful and meaningful messaging to targeted audiences.
Serve as second in command for fundraising and stewardship events.
Craft presentations, speeches, event scripts, and other messaging for senior leadership as appropriate.
Play a key role in helping to build a community of engaged support of OMC and its affiliates through peer-to-peer fundraising and various appeals.
Collaborate with OMC Marketing department for the Foundation activities, and leverage social media, email, website tools, and resources to share stories of impact and build brand and mission awareness.
Ability to travel and attend events as needed.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess most of the following qualifications and skill sets:

A genuine passion for mission and work of The Ohio Masonic Communities with a focus on patient-centered care and masonic values.
A minimum of five years of direct experience in annual giving in addition to relationship driven aspects of development/fundraising field, preferably in healthcare or complex nonprofit setting. In addition, proven track-record in successful solicitation of gifts and management experience required.
Demonstrated expertise in using large data sets and tailored donor segmentation, engaging in donor mapping and research, and managing the overall fundraising pyramid, with an emphasis on cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation, to achieve foundation goals.
Proficiency in Microsoft office and donor databases, preferably Raiser’s Edge as well as knowledge of current tools, techniques, and strategies related to annual giving solicitation (Target Analytics and Research Point).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including cheerful and outgoing oral, written, and networking skills.
Ability to quickly build, manage, and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders particularly where they have differing requirements and measures of success, and of brokering effective ways forward.
Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals, and outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
Understanding of or ability to learn about the mission, philosophies, services, and programs of the Masonic Fraternity.
Ability to work nights and weekends and travel throughout the state of Ohio as needed.
A bachelor’s degree is required; master’s degree preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $98,699 - $148,185. Benefits include medical, dental, vision plans as well as preventative medications; extended illness reserve; group term life insurance; long and short-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; educational assistance; paid holidays; and paid time off.

Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under OMC policy.

You will periodically have limited access to Protected Health Information for residents and/or staff members. You must adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization and all federal and state laws regarding the privacy of Protected Health Information, whether oral, written, or electronic.

Employees in this job classification have no exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), per the MHC Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan.

Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under OMC policy.

Employees in this job classification have no exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM), per the MHC Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan.

Application

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter following the application instructions at the bottom of the detailed position guide, linked here.

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SENIOR DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, CLEAN GRID ALLIANCE

Date Posted: September 14, 2024

Clean Grid Alliance (CGA) is a nonprofit organization whose 60+ members include wind, solar and energy storage developers and manufacturers, non-profit environmental, public interest, and clean energy advocacy organizations, farmer organizations, and other businesses that support renewable energy.

CGA seeks a Senior Development Director to help maximize support for its mission and vision. The Senior Development Director will lead development efforts to support the various programmatic areas at CGA, including MISO/transmission & markets, siting renewables, communications, regulatory/legal, and state policy & advocacy.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Senior Development Director will develop long-term philanthropic relationships with foundations and donors, assist with special events, plan and coordinate strategic steps to reach financial goals, oversee donor communications, and manage development operations.

Responsibilities:

Lead foundation grant research, writing, reporting, and management of key relationships. This will include research associated with new potential funders, drafting and managing the grant application process, and subsequent reports associated with funded projects and initiatives.
Assist with CGA special events that require fundraising and/or securing corporate sponsorships.
Research, cultivate, and maintain relationships with major foundations, and other key supporters, including working with CGA Board members interested in fundraising and/or utilizing existing philanthropic relationships with .
Serve as the lead development staff person to coordinate development efforts with program and operations staff.
Advise the Executive Director on the overall foundation/philanthropy development strategy.
Represent the organization to key constituencies, internal and external, in partnership with other staff, as needed.

Ideal Candidate:

7 years of experience in grant and major donor development and management experience. Must be able to demonstrate a track record of successful fundraising.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Understanding, knowledge, and experience in environmental issues, energy, renewable energy, or related fields is a strong plus.
Ability to communicate and establish a positive rapport with key C-level executives, experienced philanthropists, charitable foundations, corporations, and senior-level individuals.
Ability to work independently and embrace collaboration, teamwork, and flexible thinking.
High degree of self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to prioritize, take the lead on major relationships, and follow projects through to completion.
Record of partnering with senior leaders and Board members to meet revenue targets and to deepen stakeholder engagement in an organization.
Excellent communication skills to discuss complex programs and initiatives with diverse audiences, pulling in CGA Subject Matter Experts as required for prep and/or presentations.
Intellectually curious and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Results-oriented with a bias for action and strong organizational and management skills.
Strong report and proposal writing skills.

The preferred location for the position is in the Midwest; ideally in St. Paul, MN – Chicago, IL – Des Moines, IA – Indianapolis, IN – Remote position. CGA currently has a hybrid work environment and does host quarterly (March, June, September, December) member meetings in Minneapolis/St. Paul which staff attend in person.

Salary range is $110,000-$120,000 depending on experience and the candidate’s qualifications.

Apply: https://driwaterstonehc.com/position/senior-development-director-cga/

DRiWaterstone is proud to lead this search on behalf of Clean Grid Alliance.

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DIRECTOR, FOUNDER RELATIONS, RILEY CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION

Date Posted: August 24, 2024

Foundation Expectations

Employees of Riley Children’s Foundation are expected to take ownership of their job responsibilities, to demonstrate job proficiency, to exhibit professionalism at all times, to continually seek out ways to improve performance, to challenge established processes to achieve the best results, to sustain high standards of productivity and efficiency without sacrificing work quality, to assist and cooperate with coworkers, and to consistently demonstrate commitment to the job and the organization.

Note: This description is intended to illustrate the general content of and requirements for this position.
It should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

POSITION PURPOSE

Working as part of the fundraising team and reporting to the Vice President, Corporate and Foundation Giving, the Director, Foundation Relations identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards primarily private foundations. In this position, the individual identifies new opportunities for growth, stewards and maintains current foundation relationships, and develops and executes annual goals to increase foundation revenue.

All fundraising staff at the Foundation are expected to know how to identify and refer all types of gift prospects and/or donors to the appropriate gift officer. It is essential for each fundraiser to develop a mindset and the necessary skills that result in timely identification and referral.

MISSION, VISION, AND VALUES

Mission
To inspire people to invest in pediatric research, care, and programs that support the physical and mental health of kids.

Vision
To ensure all children have equitable access to exceptional healthcare so they may reach their optimal health and quality of life.

Values
We aspire to model inclusion and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
We strive to grow through thoughtful risk-taking that leads to innovation.
We trust one another to act in the best interests of Riley Children’s Foundation, our donors, and the children and families we serve.

Foundation and individual staff goals are set annually and are expected to grow, accomplish and enhance the Foundation’s strategic plan and annual business plan.

Direct Report: Foundation Relations Officer

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY (DEIA) COMMITMENT STATEMENT

Riley Children’s Foundation values the diversity of the children and communities we serve, and we believe our organization must reflect and respect these communities. We strive to create a culture of learning and inclusion that recognizes the inherent dignity of all individuals. This strengthens our team and our ability to connect with the communities we interact with and serve.

As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, we are evaluating our systems, practices, and assumptions. We intentionally support a diverse network of leaders, donors, suppliers, employees, patients, and their families.

We will do this by:

Creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace consistent with the values set forth in our Strategic Plan.
Funding evidence-based and evidence-informed programs through our partners that promote the physical and mental health of all children.
Growing our Riley Children’s Foundation community by enhancing outreach to and creating a welcoming environment for individuals and organizations from all backgrounds who wish to support our strategic vision to ensure all children have equitable access to exceptional healthcare so they may reach their optimal health and quality of life.

We acknowledge that a commitment to DEIA is an ongoing process, and we will continue making this a priority consistent with the DEIA Strategic Initiative approved and set forth in our Strategic Plan.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Expectations for All Managers
Working closely with the Leadership Team:

Develop and Influence Riley Culture: As a manager, realize the importance of modeling and influencing Riley Community. Exhibit trust, innovation and inclusion.
Lead the Way and Be Accountable: Manage staff in planning and organizing projects. Develop goals and accountabilities. Follow Foundation performance management practices and meet Human Resources deadlines. Model the way.
Hire the Best: Have up-to-date job descriptions for all direct reports. Follow Foundation hiring practices. Prepare and participate in new employee orientation.
Guide Your Staff: Set clear expectations and high standards of performance. Provide training, coaching, feedback and corrective action when necessary.
Engage Your Staff: Be approachable to direct reports and others. Use forms of recognition to thank employees within your team and across the Foundation. Collaborate across the Foundation.
Create a Best Practice Operation: Stay up-to-date on best practices. Effectively allocate resources. Manage budget as necessary. Establish metrics to minimize costs and maximize impact.
Manager Training: Actively participate in all Manager Briefings and use the skills and behaviors identified.

2. Fundraising

Solicit current gifts at the $100K and higher level through relationship building and grant writing, in fulfillment of annual fundraising goals.
Maintain current portfolio of foundations to renew their support annually.
Facilitate all grant initiatives, including grant approval process and post-award compliance.
Ensure all internal and external timelines are met.
Work with staff at Riley Children’s Health, Wells Center for Pediatric Research and the Indiana University School of Medicine to align funding opportunities with pediatric-focused needs of each organization.
Partner with Gift Officers as needed to conduct face-to-face visits and meaningful contacts with donors, and track through contact reports in our donor database.
Build and manage a portfolio of 75 donors and prospects.
Effectively steward foundation donors.
Conduct new prospect research in partnership with the Prospect Research team.

3. Administrative

Administrative: Maintain accountability to administrative systems and procedures including submitting expense reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, invoices, reports, RCF calendar additions, etc., by the deadlines assigned.
Meetings: Prepare for and actively participate in all Riley Children’s Foundation meetings as appropriate. Ensure expectations and tools for meeting agendas and follow-up are implemented.
Budget: Work with your direct manager to develop, manage and monitor the budget, staying within overall budget guidelines.
Technology: Understand and effectively use the technology available at the Riley Children’s Foundation.
Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with all Foundation policies, as well as local, state and federal laws that govern business practices.

4. Riley Children’s Foundation Representative

Presentations: Represent Riley Children’s Foundation through delivering speeches about the organization and its mission to the external public and funder representatives.
Tours: Give tours of the hospital, and provide information on Riley Hospital, Riley Children’s Foundation, JWR Museum Home, Camp Riley and Wells Center for Pediatric Research as appropriate.

5. Other Duties as Assigned

Riley Children's Foundation events: Participate in Riley Children’s Foundation Events as requested.
Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Graduate degree preferred.
Experience: 5-8 years of fundraising experience, including successful grant and proposal writing and reporting for $100K+ gifts. 3-5 years of management experience. High level of knowledge of an overall donor or customer experience model.
Skills: Solid relationship building. Ability to translate clinical and scientific information for broad audiences. Understanding of donor needs and perceptions. Strong ability to speak in public. Excellent written communication. Sensitivity to needs of donors. Problem-solving, research and analytical skills. Attention to detail and organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with a key focus on Word, Excel and Outlook; experience with SharePoint is a plus. Proficiency in use of databases.
Qualities: Personal belief in Riley Children’s Foundation vision, mission, core values and strategic direction. Results oriented. Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritize a varied and diverse workload. Creative and resourceful. Inquisitive and sharp minded coupled with demonstrated aptitude for strategic donor or customer experience strategy. Self-motivating and self-starting. Ability to take quiet pride in one’s work. Perseverance. Optimistic and positive. Team player. Must adhere to the highest ethical standards. Professional demeanor.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work requirements described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Physical Demands

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand and sit for periods of time and to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Strong sensory skills, such as good eyesight, hearing and dexterity.
Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines and phones.

Travel

Normal business travel excludes office commute. Position also requires out-of-office travel and occasional overnight travel.

Salary Range: $73,000-$90,000

Interested candidates can apply using the following link: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0a006f59-2218-4c30-b9ae-127ccbe98005&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US&jobId=527091

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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT FOR ATHLETICS, BALL STATE UNIVERSITY

Date Posted: August 24, 2024

Ball State University welcomes applications for a Director of Development for Athletics.

Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University’s ambitious goals for our second century:

• We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.

• We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.

• We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.

And when we complement these promises with our commitment to our enduring values, we define that which makes our University and its culture distinctive. Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices. Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.

At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Duties and Responsibilities: Identify, engage, and successfully solicit individuals for the purposes of securing major, principal, and planned gifts for Ball State Athletics; plan and implement ongoing major gift activities on behalf of Ball State Athletics in order to increase the number and size of private gifts.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. At least three years of experience in fundraising, athletics, or closely related area. Willingness and ability to travel; possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet policy; ability to work as part of an organization without direct daily supervision; outstanding oral and written communication skills are necessary in order to articulate departmental and institutional viewpoints, goals, and needs.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited institution. Three or more years of experience in major gifts fundraising within intercollegiate athletics.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 9/3/2024.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/44384. Include the following documents with your application: Curriculum Vitae and in support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

The Ball State way is rooted in the Beneficence Pledge – a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, honesty and integrity, social responsibility, gratitude and valuing the intrinsic worth of each member of our community. Ball State students, faculty and staff are empowered in a culture that believes in them and demands they believe in themselves. They are partners in an innovative, immersive approach to education. They are supported by living and learning facilities that enable intellectual curiosity. We graduate scholars who are changing the world, and we’ve dedicated our University to do the same.

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000

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VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT, UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS

Date Posted: August 19, 2024

Organization overview

The University of Saint Francis invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for a highly accomplished and experienced Vice President for Institutional Advancement (VPIA) to lead the university’s Advancement efforts. This position will provide leadership, administration, and management for the Department of Institutional Advancement. Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan traditions of Faith and Reason, the University of Saint Francis engages a diverse community in learning, leadership and service.

primary responsibilities
The VPIA will provide strategic leadership for the university’s fundraising and development personnel and programs, including major gift fundraising, annual gift fundraising, corporate/foundation gifts, planned giving, prospect management and research, advancement and alumni relations, and development services. He or she will lead fundraising efforts across campus and will work closely with the President and his Cabinet to determine areas of need and engagement opportunities with external constituencies. The position will report directly to the University President and serve as a member of his Cabinet.

desired qualifications
A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of successful higher education management and fundraising experience in a leadership position is required, and a track record of active participation in successful campaigns is preferred. The annual salary range for this position is $165K - $185K.

contact information
Please click the following link to view the Job Announcement which includes a link to the detailed Job Description: Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Inquiries, nominations, and applications may be directed in confidence to Gonser Gerber Search at search@gonsergerber.com. To apply, please submit a cover letter, résumé, and three (3) professional references. References will not be contacted until later in the search process. Diverse and traditionally underrepresented candidates are encouraged to apply.

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