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The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Philanthropic Impact serves as the Foundation's leader for post-award philanthropic investment management and stewardship. Reporting to the Vice President of Philanthropy, this position provides strategic oversight of the Foundation's portfolio of donor-funded gifts, grants, endowments, and other philanthropic investments to ensure resources are deployed effectively, expended in a timely manner, aligned with institutional priorities, and managed in accordance with donor intent.
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

WorkLife 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.