Director of Development

Cleveland Institute of Art, a private college of art and design, seeks a candidate to fill the full-time position of Director of Development. In consultation and under the supervision of the Vice President of Institutional Advancement + External Relations, the Director of Development is responsible for designing and leading a strategic, comprehensive, data-driven fundraising program that significantly expands philanthropic support for Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA). This position strengthens and grows annual giving; drives donor acquisition, retention, and upgrades; and establishes strategies across individual, alumni, parent, and community constituencies.

In this role, the Director serves as prospect manager for a portfolio of leadership-level donors, cultivates and stewards long-term relationships, and plays a key role in preparing CIA for future campaign opportunities. The Director also supports the Vice President of Institutional Advancement in strategic leadership by building sustainable systems, expanding the giving pipeline, and elevating philanthropic culture across the College. Additionally,

establishes strategic and execution plans for annual and leadership giving, including multichannel solicitation campaigns, donor segmentation, and performance analytics across all prospect pools and supervises and develops direct reports, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations + Scholarships and Advancement Operations Manager, cultivating a collaborative advancement culture and professional development pathways within Institutional Advancement.

The successful candidate will hold Undergraduate degree and a minimum of 7-10 years in development, preferably in higher education or the nonprofit sector, with demonstrated success in fundraising leadership roles.

CIA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you are passionate about leveraging digital marketing to enhance engagement and connect with audiences in meaningful ways, we invite you to apply and be part of an institution that values creativity, innovation, and storytelling.

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications. CIA offers a benefit package including; paid time off accrual, 13 paid holidays, as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, 403B retirement contribution, tuition remission, free campus parking, and inter-museum council discounts.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

CIA is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively recruits individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, CIA complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or national origin.

ABOUT CIA

CIA is also a great place to work, and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees' collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another, integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way, celebrate our successes, embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do, and are driven by our students' success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.

CIA is one of the nation's leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882, the college has been an educational and cultural cornerstone in Cleveland, Ohio, producing graduates competitive as studio artists, designers, photographers, contemporary craftspeople, and educators. With approximately 600 students, CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. CIA students can choose from 13 majors in fine and applied art, each leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students live and work in Cleveland's University Circle, one of the country's most unique cultural centers - recently named by USA Today as one of the Top 10 Best Arts Districts in the country.

The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people, strengthen communities, and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and design. For more information, visit www.cia.edu

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 per year