Marketing and Development Specialist

About the position

The Marketing and Development Specialist leads donor engagement, event coordination, and communication efforts that support both the Ivy Tech Foundation and the College. This role requires a self-motivated, detail-oriented professional who can manage projects independently, think strategically, and operate effectively without extensive oversight. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller and organized executor who can elevate the College's visibility and donor impact through consistent, compelling communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of Foundation and College events and fundraising initiatives, including Ivy Tech Day, Circle of Ivy, Commencement, Pancakes & Ivy, employee giving, and alumni engagement.
• Oversee donor communications, stewardship efforts, recognition letters, and impact reporting.
• Lead the creation and management of Foundation marketing content-including social media, newsletters, website updates, flyers, brochures, emails, digital graphics, photo/video content, and press releases-and assist with College marketing projects in these areas, in collaboration with the Marketing and Communication Department.
• Maintain and update the Foundation section of the Ivy Tech website with minimal technical upkeep (in collaboration with IT).
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communication Department to align Foundation messaging with college brand standards.
• Provide marketing and communication support as needed to meet evolving Foundation and campus priorities.
• Manage and maintain Foundation accounts payable and receivable processes, including vendor payments, pledge reminders, credit card reconciliations, and emergency aid disbursements.
• Maintain donor database and scholarship pipeline tracking; generate reports as needed.
• Coordinate and implement digital tools (event registrations, forms, surveys, etc.) for Foundation activities.
• Ensure Foundation scholarship accounts are properly established, budgeted, and promoted; update scholarship listings on the website in coordination with IT support.
• Support campus grant development efforts by assisting with proposal writing, organizing planning meetings, coordinating submission, and managing post-award reporting.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Foundation team, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, maintaining shared calendars, entering donor visit details and other key data into the CRM/database, and assisting with travel logistics.
• Assist with general office operations and perform other duties as assigned to enhance team efficiency, support fundraising efforts, and streamline internal processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong writing and communication skills with attention to visual branding and detail.
• Familiarity with donor databases, annual giving, event coordination, and financial processes (AP/AR).
• Proficiency in digital marketing tools or ability to learn through training (e.g., Canva, Marketing Cloud, Mailchimp, WordPress, Google Analytics).
• Professional, collaborative, accountable, and comfortable working with minimal direction.

Nice-to-haves

• 1-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofit development.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability.
• Retirement Plan with 10% Employer contribution, no match necessary, with no waiting period.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break between December 25th and January 1st, and more. Up to 47 paid days off per year.
• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employee, spouse and dependents.
• For those pursuing higher degrees, Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.
• Eligible employer under the DOL Public Service loan forgiveness program.