Director of Advancement Onboarding, Education & Training

Company Description

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.    

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors’ dreams last forever.   

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.  

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind, offering yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.   

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today. 

Job Description

The salary range for this role is $95,000.00-$110,000.00 and is commensurate with experience.

Based in either of our Bloomington or Indianapolis, Indiana office. It is a hybrid role, averaging 3 days in-office and 2 days of remote work per week.

The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a Director of Advancement Onboarding, Education & Training to drive how we educate and level up our fundraising talent for all 9 IU campuses!

You’ll play a pivotal role in integrating new advancement staff, with an emphasis on frontline fundraisers, into a community that believes philanthropy in all forms will create a better Indiana University. You’ll shape the vision and strategic development of training built on the principles of “the IU Way” by acting as the central point of contact for the comprehensive and ongoing training needed to set up fundraisers for success. In addition to some content design, you’ll leverage the talent of subject matter experts across the organization to drive the creation and implementation of a comprehensive, current, and relevant onboarding and professional development program for frontline fundraisers employed by both IUF and Indiana University. Collaboration on best-in-class fundraising practices is essential for this position. 

Training doesn’t end with onboarding—we want this role to ensure continuous learning and skill enhancement for our advancement community. You’ll be a trusted partner in the IU culture and network of advancement teams across all campuses, schools, and units (CSUs), delivering customized initiatives to grow the best fundraisers and advancement professionals. In addition, you’ll partner with IUF Human Resources to negotiate contracts and deliver any third-party trainings. By creating powerful training curriculum and highly effective programs, you’ll elevate the onboarding and training experiences of our advancement community!

IUF looks for opportunities to help you level up through trainings, conferences, classes, and certifications that will directly improve your skillset. We want to invest in you! Grow your career and help further the mission of maximizing private support for Indiana University. Apply today!

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is highly preferred
• 7 years of experience in non-profits, philanthropy, training and development, and/or instructional design is required
• Combination of related education and experience may be considered
• Expectation to complete instructional design training within 6 months if not already proficient

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Significant experience in fundraising, advancement
• Deep understanding of non-profit or higher-education environments, demonstrating effective strategic planning and action plan implementation in fundraising
• Background in learning and development, with facilitation experience or a clear plan/desire to be trained in instructional design within the 6 months (e.g., Langevin Instructional Design)
• Excellent presentation skills – ability to convey complex information in a way that connects with diverse audiences
• Proven leadership skills in project and team management, stakeholder engagement, and influence
• Ability to navigate comfortably within a complex environment with diverse interests, priorities, and opinions
• Strong project management capabilities with proficiency in creating a logical workflow for materials
• Commitment to fostering collaboration across different disciplines and bringing diverse groups together for a common purpose
• Success in developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Application of critical thinking in analyzing and interpreting data (such as survey feedback)
• Ability to work independently with a strong drive for achievement
• Aptitude for building relationships at all levels
• Problem solving skills that help connect the right information to the right person at the right time/place
• Ability to use discretion and maintain privacy, confidentiality, or anonymity
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, tailored to diverse audiences
• Precision, timeliness, clarity, and accuracy in written communication
• Demonstrated success in building and developing new programs
• Ability to think creatively to adapt processes to meet the needs of a specific audience or individual

Additional Information

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Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, November 13th, 2024.  A cover letter further highlighting your interest in the role is encouraged.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.