Executive Director, Fundraising Academy
Confidential, Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, 46201
Executive Director, Fundraising Academy
About the Company
Private online & in-person college
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1971
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Education Distance Learning E-Learning EdTech Higher Education Non Profit Universities
Specialties
online education associate bachelor and master's degrees higher education and teaching credential
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Fundraising Academy, a pivotal role dedicated to the strategic advancement and revenue growth of the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all major gifts, grants, and strategic revenue generation, with a focus on driving transformative, multi-year commitments and large revenue through various channels. This includes the direct oversight of a major gifts portfolio, leading strategic campaigns, and ensuring data-driven discipline in fundraising activities. The Executive Director will also be tasked with fostering a mission-driven, results-oriented environment, and will work to strengthen institutional partnerships and alignment.
This role requires a minimum of 12 years' of senior-level experience in fundraising, advancement, business development, or strategic partnerships, with a proven track record in the education, nonprofit, or social impact sectors. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of advancement strategy, pipeline management, and public-private partnerships, and will be adept at securing major gifts, institutional funding, and corporate/philanthropic revenue. Strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen are essential, as is a demonstrated commitment to the values of belonging, innovation, and community impact. The Executive Director will be expected to represent the organization's mission and values with integrity, and to provide executive-level reporting on growth performance, partnerships, and impact metrics.
Hiring Manager Title Senior Vice President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration Non-Profit Management
About the Company
Private online & in-person college
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1971
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Education Distance Learning E-Learning EdTech Higher Education Non Profit Universities
Specialties
online education associate bachelor and master's degrees higher education and teaching credential
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director for its Fundraising Academy, a pivotal role dedicated to the strategic advancement and revenue growth of the organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all major gifts, grants, and strategic revenue generation, with a focus on driving transformative, multi-year commitments and large revenue through various channels. This includes the direct oversight of a major gifts portfolio, leading strategic campaigns, and ensuring data-driven discipline in fundraising activities. The Executive Director will also be tasked with fostering a mission-driven, results-oriented environment, and will work to strengthen institutional partnerships and alignment.
This role requires a minimum of 12 years' of senior-level experience in fundraising, advancement, business development, or strategic partnerships, with a proven track record in the education, nonprofit, or social impact sectors. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of advancement strategy, pipeline management, and public-private partnerships, and will be adept at securing major gifts, institutional funding, and corporate/philanthropic revenue. Strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen are essential, as is a demonstrated commitment to the values of belonging, innovation, and community impact. The Executive Director will be expected to represent the organization's mission and values with integrity, and to provide executive-level reporting on growth performance, partnerships, and impact metrics.
Hiring Manager Title Senior Vice President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration Non-Profit Management