Director of Development

ISI seeks a mission-driven leader to expand our development efforts, lead our major gifts team, and cultivate donor relationships.

The Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) seeks an experienced, mission-driven, strategic leader to expand its development efforts, lead the development team, and deepen relationships with donors who share its commitment to educating for liberty. ISI’s Director of Development will be responsible for developing and executing ISI’s development strategy, leading a growing team, and managing a small caseload of key donors.

This position is full-time, in-office, and reports to ISI’s President. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Founded in 1953, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) is a nonprofit organization that educates for liberty, equipping future leaders to embrace and defend the principles that make America free and prosperous.

Too many college students feel isolated or attacked for questioning the ever-narrowing range of debate on campus. ISI introduces them to the American tradition of liberty and to a vibrant community of students and scholars. Our students get an education and a community they don’t find at their universities—and in the process they become articulate voices for conservative principles.

ISI is at an exciting moment in its history, with growing demand for its programs and an energized donor community. The Director of Development will lead the organization’s fundraising growth to help meet this need today.

ISI is seeking a strategic, disciplined, and highly motivated Director of Development to lead the organization’s development strategy, manage the development team, and foster strong relationships with donors who share ISI’s commitment to a free and virtuous society. The candidate must have strong leadership skills and embody a sincere belief in ISI’s mission and be able to communicate that vision compellingly to prospects and donors, inspiring them to invest in the next generation of liberty-minded leaders.

The Director of Development will oversee the development team, participate in ISI senior team meetings, and manage a small caseload of donors, as well as supporting the President with his donor caseload.

The position offers the opportunity to build a growing, high-performing development program with a very strong foundation in place, serving an important mission with one of the most important conservative institutions in America today. The successful candidate will develop the team and form meaningful relationships with donors, scholars, and enthusiastic students around the country while leading a dynamic fundraising team to advance ISI’s critical mission to educate for liberty.

ISI is seeking a disciplined, humble, strategic leader who is achievement-oriented, growth-minded, and thrives on building a high-performing team in service of a mission to educate for liberty. ISI supports the ongoing development of its staff and offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package.

• Helping to develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with the mission, vision, and growth goals for ISI
• Working closely with the President and Board in establishing fundraising goals each year
• Leading and managing the development team, including coaching, training, and developing current and future development employees
• Working closely with the Director of Programs and Director of Digital Media to grow ISI’s current student program offerings and expand its audience and influence
• Overseeing, updating, and optimizing current systems and processes, in partnership…