Associate Director of Development, US (Fundraising Specialist)

Overview

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and international team of professionals to transform education? IE University's Foundation is looking for an Associate Director of Development, US (Fundraising Specialist) to join its team!  

About IE University

IE University is a global, purpose-driven institution committed to shaping leaders who drive positive change through innovation, entrepreneurship, inclusion, and a deeply international outlook. With campuses in Spain and New York, IE is recognized for its cutting-edge programs, world-class faculty, and strong connection to global industry and society.

 

The IE US Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports IE’s mission by mobilizing philanthropic resources in the United States to expand access to education, advance research and innovation, and strengthen IE’s global impact. The Associate Director of Development, US, will play a pivotal role in scaling our philanthropic reach and strengthening IE’s presence across the U.S. market.

 

The Associate Director of Development, US, serves as a frontline fundraiser responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding individual donors, foundations, and corporations across the United States. The role will focus on building a robust philanthropic pipeline that advances IE University’s strategic priorities—including scholarships, global research initiatives, and the development of IE New York College.

 

As a primary ambassador for IE University in the United States, the ideal candidate will embody and communicate IE’s global, entrepreneurial, and innovation-driven ethos; alumni of IE University are particularly well positioned to do so.

 

This is a mission-critical position for expanding IE’s advancement footprint in the U.S. and building the foundation for a comprehensive institutional advancement strategy over time.

  Why IE University?With 50 years of experience and founded by and for entrepreneurs, IE University has turned business education on its head through disruptive teaching. We count on high-level faculty who bring real-world experience into the classroom and foster a hands-on approach to learning.   Our PurposeAt IE University, we foster positive change through education, research, and innovation.As a transformative educational institution, we empower students to make their mark on the world. We provide them with the skills, knowledge and environment needed to make a difference, and they join a supportive and international community that lasts a lifetime.Our spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship has allowed us to drive change and constantly stay at the cutting edge of higher education. And through diversity, we have harnessed the power of people while also understanding and embracing the importance of humanities.   Our People At IE we are:

• People-driven
• Change Builders
• Autonomy Enthusiasts
• Communication Enthusiasts
• Knowledge Champions

We are looking for a person to join a full-time position in New York. 

Responsibilities

Your role will involve:

Fundraising & Portfolio Management

• Manage a portfolio of 100–150 qualified prospects, including high-net-worth alumni, parents, senior executives, and foundation/corporate partners.
• Develop and implement tailored strategies to secure major gifts (5–6 figures), annual giving leadership gifts, and multi-year commitments.
• Conduct donor discovery, cultivation visits, solicitations, and high-quality stewardship across the U.S.
• Prepare proposals, donor materials, and case statements aligned with IE’s priorities.

Strategic Program Development

• Launch and manage a Leadership Giving Program targeting IE’s most senior alumni and executive networks in the U.S.
• Build a Family Giving Program for the approximately 700 U.S.-based families with current IE bachelor students.
• Support fundraising for IE New York College, including scholarships, academic initiatives, and student experience programs.
• Lead U.S. fundraising strategy for the IEX Research Xcelerator, engaging foundations, corporations, and high-impact individual donors.

Donor & Community Engagement

• Advance IE University’s visibility through events, strategic networking, and engagement opportunities with alumni, families, and partners.
• Collaborate closely with the IE Global Alumni Relations team to enhance alumni engagement and giving participation.
• Represent IE University at donor events, confer