The AVP is responsible for translating philanthropic investments into meaningful outcomes for students, communities, and the College. This position provides enterprise-wide leadership for the implementation, monitoring, evaluation, budgeting, reporting, and stewardship of donor-funded initiatives. The AVP will build and lead a team responsible for supporting funded projects across the institution while establishing the systems, processes, and accountability structures necessary to ensure successful execution and measurable impact.
While the position does not directly manage donor relationships, it serves as a critical partner to Development team members who act as Primary Relationship Managers for donors and funders. Through strong collaboration with campus leadership, academic affairs, workforce and careers, finance, sponsored programs, institutional research, and Foundation staff, the AVP ensures donor investments are producing meaningful results that advance Ivy Tech's mission and demonstrate exceptional stewardship
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Vice President for Philanthropy
SUPERVISION GIVEN: None
HIRING RANGE: $110,000-120,000
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Oversight of Philanthropic Investments
Provide enterprise-wide oversight of all donor-funded accounts, including major gifts, endowed funds, corporate investments, foundation grants, scholarships, and other philanthropic awards.
Ensure donor-funded resources are utilized effectively, responsibly, and in alignment with donor intent and institutional priorities.
Monitor fund utilization, spending rates, project implementation, and outcomes across the organization's portfolio of philanthropic investments.
Identify underutilized or dormant funds and work collaboratively with college and Foundation leadership to develop strategic plans for deployment.
Ensure gift and grant expenditures remain consistent with donor restrictions, award agreements, and applicable institutional policies.
Develop and maintain systems that provide visibility into the financial performance, utilization, progress, and impact of donor-funded initiatives.
Program and Portfolio Management Leadership
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team responsible for supporting, monitoring, and managing donor-funded initiatives throughout the College and Foundation.
Establish a comprehensive portfolio management framework to ensure effective administration of donor-funded projects.
Assess project scope, priorities, risks, timelines, and resource needs and assign project management support accordingly.
Monitor overall project portfolios and organizational capacity to ensure successful implementation.
Develop standards, methodologies, tools, and processes that support consistent execution and accountability across funded initiatives.
Ensure funded programs and projects are progressing according to approved plans, budgets, timelines, and performance measures.
Provide executive-level portfolio reporting and recommendations to Foundation and College leadership.
Budget Planning and Financial Stewardship
Serve as a key leader in the Foundation's annual budget development process.
Partner with Foundation Finance, College leadership, Development team members, and program leaders to ensure donor-funded accounts are budgeted appropriately based on funding agreements, strategic priorities, implementation timelines, and institutional needs.
Develop annual and multi-year forecasts related to donor-funded resources and anticipated expenditures.
Monitor spending trends and fund balances to ensure resources are utilized effectively and in a timely manner.
Provide recommendations regarding budget allocations, spending strategies, and resource deployment to maximize donor impact.
Develop reporting tools and dashboards that support financial transparency and decision-making.
Ensure philanthropic resources are managed with the highest standards of fiscal stewardship and accountability.
Stewardship Reporting and Impact Measurement
Lead the development and execution of stewardship reporting processes for gifts and grants.
Ensure donor, grantor, and executive reports are completed accurately, thoughtfully, and on schedule.
Oversee the collection of financial, programmatic, and impact data necessary to demonstrate outcomes and fulfillment of donor intent.
Partner with Philanthropy team members to translate outcomes into compelling stewardship materials that illustrate the impact of philanthropy.
Maintain systems for tracking reporting deadlines, obligations, and commitments associated with donor-funded awards.
Develop frameworks and metrics to assess the effectiveness and impact of philanthropic investments across the College.
Cross-Functional Leadership and Collaboration
Facilitate communication, accountability, and alignment among stakeholders responsible for implementing funded projects.
Support strategic decision-making through analysis, forecasting, reporting, and recommendations related to donor-funded investments.
Promote a culture of stewardship, accountability, collaboration, and impact throughout the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES
Bachelor’s degree; Master's degree preferred.
Minimum 7 – 10 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, grants administration, project management, budgeting, finance, philanthropy operations, or higher education administration.
Demonstrated experience leading complex portfolios, budgets, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
Experience building systems, processes, and teams that drive organizational effectiveness and accountability.
High ethical standards and commitment to Ivy Tech’s mission.
Must demonstrate ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by Ivy Tech students, employees, and donors in which every individual feels respected and valued.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, grants administration, project management, budgeting, finance, philanthropy operations, or higher education administration
- Experience leading complex portfolios, budgets, and multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Experience building systems, processes, and teams that drive organizational effectiveness and accountability
- High ethical standards and commitment to the institution's mission
- Ability to promote an inclusive environment reflecting diverse student, employee, and donor backgrounds
What We Do
Ivy Tech Community College is a public community college system in Indiana that provides technical, vocational, and academic education across more than 70 programs.
