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Senior Vice President Development and President Ivy Tech Foundation
Ivy Tech Community College is a public community college system in Indiana with more than 40
Senior Vice President Development and President Ivy Tech Foundation
Ivy Tech Community College is a public community college system in Indiana with more than 40 locations. It is the state’s largest public postsecondary institution and the nation’s largest individual accredited statewide community college system serving nearly100,000 students annually on campus and online and another 60,000+ dual credit students in high schools throughout Indiana. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission it offers over 150 programs and more than 100 transfer programs with in-state and out-of-state schools.
Since 1969, the Ivy Tech Foundation has been supporting Ivy Tech Community College beyond state appropriations and student fees. The foundation has a decentralized development model with over 60 staff and a 60+ foundation board. The foundation’s mission is to partner with donors to invest in Ivy Tech Community College students, faculty, and programs to build stronger communities and a better Indiana.
Position Overview
The Senior Vice President Development and President Ivy Tech Foundation is responsible to the President of the College, through the advice and counsel of a volunteer Board of Directors, to provide the vision, planning, and execution of a coordinated strategic plan to create a national model of private support for a community college to fund the unmet needs of the college and our students.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; philanthropic credential strongly preferred.
Must have at least five years of executive development experience, preferably in higher education or a large not-for-profit organization with fundraising experience.
Significant experience in development operations, including playing an integral role in the planning and execution of a successful campaign; setting fundraising goals and priorities that align with an organization’s mission and vision; and mobilizing staff and stakeholders in the achievement of those goals is required.
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Advanced knowledge of principles of philanthropy and fundraising is required.
Must have demonstrated ability to leverage team members, technology, and fiscal resources to meet goals and provide the greatest return on organizational investment.
Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
Must have the ability and willingness to travel.
How To Apply
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred; philanthropic credential strongly preferred.
For more information or to apply please send a cover letter and resume to Laurie@woodhousesearch.com