Director of Development-CCIM

Are you ready to be part of an energetic and unified team dedicated to transforming higher education? Our foundation is breaking down barriers between advancement, alumni relations, and stewardship to create a cohesive environment where philanthropy and innovative partnerships thrive. This is your chance to make a significant impact as we fulfill Our Call to Beneficence: The Campaign for Ball State University, aimed at elevating student support both financially and academically.

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, goal-driven setting, we encourage you to apply for the Director of Development for CCIM position. Join us in our mission to support students in realizing their purpose, achieving their dreams, and leading meaningful lives.

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Identify, engage, and successfully solicit individuals and corporations for the purposes of securing major, annual, and planned gifts for Ball State University; plan and implement ongoing major gift activities on behalf of a college or other university constituent group in order to increase the number and size of private gifts.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

At least three years of professional work experience.

Willingness and ability to travel; possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.

Master's degree from an accredited institution.

Three years of experience in fundraising.

Strong organizational management and interpersonal skills together with self-motivation, personal accountability, and ability to motivate others, including staff, faculty and volunteers; ability to work as a team member within a complex institution; knowledge of or experience in an educational setting; ability to work as part of an organization without direct daily supervision; outstanding oral, written, and listening communications skills are necessary in order to articulate departmental and institutional viewpoints, goals, priorities, and needs.

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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.

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 minimum salary for this position is $70,000.

Provide development leadership by identifying, engaging and successfully soliciting individuals for major gifts (major gift=$25,000 or greater) towards annually determined fundraising and solicitation goal.

Develop solicitation strategies for major gift donors by conducting research, identifying and prioritizing top prospective donors, creating plans for engaging donors with the university, and establishing philanthropic relationships which lead to securing a major gift.

Responsible for conducting a minimum of 150 visits annually with donors and prospects.

Provide overall administrative and managerial leadership for a major gift program on behalf of the assigned college/area; leadership includes exercising independent judgment and initiative in creating comprehensive major gift strategies which are aligned with the fundraising priorities of the university.

Coordinate relationships and development activities with other administrative areas, campus units, peer development officers, and departmental leaders.

Manage and monitor donor relationships and prospects effectively; ensure appropriate call reports and documentation are properly recorded.

Contact donors as needed for purposes of gift acknowledgment, stewardship, pledge fulfillment, and gift renewal.

Promote information about giving societies and donor recognition to prospects and donors.

Plan and manage special donor events and other functions, when necessary.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.