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Triangle Education Foundation is now hiring!

January 16, 2025

For Immediate Release

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Assistant/Associate/Director of Development

 

JOB TITLE:      Assistant/Associate/Director of Development
REPORTS TO:    Vice President

LOCATION:      Remote

POSITION TYPE:  Full-time/exempt

 

Position Summary
 

The Assistant/Associate/Director of Development will work closely with the Vice President on the 
Foundation’s leadership annual and major giving efforts. The position is responsible for personal 
solicitations and stewardship of leadership annual fund gifts and designated major gifts. They will 
also work closely with other team members in support of the organization's overall fundraising and 
engagement goals. The Triangle Education Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) public charity based in 
Plainfield, Indiana.

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Functions & Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of prospects and implement strategies to increase membership in Founder’s Club ($250-$10,000), Triangle’s giving society for the Triangle Fund.

  • Manage additional assigned portfolio of major gift prospects ($10,000+) to support Triangle chapters, programs, and campaigns.

  • Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward annual and major gift prospects through written communication and personal engagement.

  • Coordinate with Vice President and Senior Director of Development & External Relations to maximize donor acquisition and retention.

  • Identify, recruit, and solicit Council of Emerging Leaders members (graduates of last 20 years).

  • Support alumni engagement through coordinating and attending national and chapter alumni events and reunions.

  • Identify prospective alumni volunteers to support chapter and National needs.

  • Collaborate with Vice President on pipeline development to identify, cultivate, and solicit major gift prospects for chapters and comprehensive campaign.

  • Prepare regular reports for committees, volunteers, and staff.

  • Work collaboratively with Triangle Education Foundation, Fraternity staff and

  • Triangle Building and Housing Corporation and contribute to the broader goals of Triangle Fraternity.

  • Embrace the importance of data integrity and ensure accurate donor records in coordination with the Foundation and Fraternity team.

  • Regular interaction with Board Development Committee, volunteers, and alumni leaders.

  • Provide content for donor communications, newsletters, website, and fraternity magazine (The TRIANGLE REVIEW).

  • Other duties as assigned by the Vice President.

 

General & Administrative

  • Through ongoing professional development, maintain proficiency and knowledge about fund development, advancement office operations, current fundraising vehicles, and special event operations.

  • Ensure that short-term and long-term goals for the position are developed and submitted to the Vice President on an annual basis and reviewed and evaluated quarterly

  • Develop and submit to the Vice President, on a quarterly basis, a report reflecting assigned development activities.

  • Submit in a timely fashion all requests for travel reimbursement with supporting documentation and receipts.

  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality.

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

  • Passion for the non-profit sector, STEM education and the Greek experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • Ability to understand the needs and interests of prospective donors to build long term relationships between them and the Foundation.

  • Ability to articulate the case for support with prospective donors

  • Proficiency with office technologies (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)

  • Ability to work independently and within a team-based environment

  • Effective communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal)

  • Willingness to travel on regular basis (average of 3 trips a month) and possess a valid driver’s license.

 

Desired Qualifications

  • One to five years of relevant experience in non-profit sector, fundraising, higher education, or firm working with the sector.

  • Membership in a Greek organization or experience working on a fraternity/sorority professional staff preferred

  • Experience working with Sales Force or other CRM

 

Compensation
Salary range (base):

  • Assistant Director - $45,000 to $50,000

  • Associate Director - $50,000 to $60,000

  • Director - $ 60,000 to $65,000

 

Candidates can earn a merit bonus of up to 20%, with average total earnings at base plus 10%. 
Benefits include employer-paid health, dental, vision insurance, flexible schedules, remote work, 
and a matched 401K.


Title and salary will depend on experience. Candidates with less than two years of fundraising 
experience will start as Assistant Director of Development, while those with at least two years of 
professional fundraising experience will start as Associate Director of Development and those with 
over four years of experience would qualify to start as Director of Development.

 

Application Process
Submit cover letter, resume, and three references to: Greg Lamb
Triangle Education Foundation 120 S Center Street
Plainfield, IN 46168
glamb@triangle.org
 

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