Director of Development for Athletics - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY.

Please note that this posting is open to current Ball State University employees only. All external applicants (including current Ball State University students) are not eligible to apply for this position and will not be moved forward in the hiring process.

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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.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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.

Master's degree from an accredited institution.

Three or more years of experience in major gifts fundraising within intercollegiate athletics.

Strong organizational management and interpersonal skills, together with self-
motivation and ability to motivate others, including staff, faculty, and volunteers; ability to work as a team member within a complex institution. Experience with Blackbaud CRM.

None.

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any 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.

Provide development leadership for Ball State Athletics by identifying, engaging and successfully soliciting individuals for major gifts towards annually determined fundraising goals, in conjunction with other development staff.

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

Manage a portfolio of 100 (+/-15) with a minimum giving capacity of $25,000 or more to assist in meeting Foundation and Ball State Athletics fundraising goals.

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

Coordinate Ball State Athletics fundraising priorities, strategies, and plans for prospects with the Director of Athletics, Development staff, and other campus units.

Leverage opportunities such as key University, Foundation, and Athletics events to maximize relationship building opportunities, and to effectively move prospects and donors through the qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship cycle.

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 acknowledgement, stewardship, pledge fulfillment, and gift renewal.

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

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.