Senior Director of Development, Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies

At a time when understanding the world and our place in it has never mattered more, Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS) is preparing the next generation of leaders to engage with the world’s most consequential challenges. Named for two of Indiana’s most distinguished statesmen, Lee H. Hamilton and Richard G. Lugar, HLS carries forward a powerful legacy of diplomacy, principled leadership, and public service. The School brings together languages, regional studies, international affairs, and policy in a combination that is distinctive in higher education. Its global reach is equally remarkable: IU teaches approximately 68 languages and HLS connects students with opportunities to learn and engage around the world.  The Senior Director of Development will translate this extraordinary mission into philanthropic opportunity. Working closely with the Dean, school leadership, faculty, and colleagues across Indiana University, this leader will shape a comprehensive fundraising strategy and cultivate relationships with donors and partners in the U.S. and around the globe.  The possibilities for impact are significant. From expanding HLS’s growing presence in Washington, D.C. and increasing access to internships, to supporting innovative programs in cybersecurity and policy, international law, and international financial governance, there is no shortage of opportunity. With four academic departments and nearly 20 centers and institutes, HLS offers a rich portfolio of ideas capable of inspiring transformational philanthropy.  This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic, globally minded development leader who thrives on relationships, collaboration, and big ideas. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable partnering one-on-one with the Dean, engaging academic leaders, navigating cross-cultural and cross-border opportunities, and connecting donor passions with meaningful impact.  For a fundraiser inspired by international affairs, education, and public service, this is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a school with a distinctive global mission and build the philanthropic partnerships that will extend the Hamilton Lugar legacy for generations to come.