Annual Giving Coordinator

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders.  

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.  

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry. 

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate.  Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth.  

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today. 

This position is located out of our Bloomington, IN office. The role is eligible for hybrid work, with a typical schedule of 3 days in-office and 2 days remote per week.

The salary range for this role is $47,000-$49,000

The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a strategic, creative, and technically savvy marketing innovator to help drive our website user experience and functionality. This role will use a strategic approach to driving business outcomes through our digital presence. 

In this role, you’ll primarily support the fundraising efforts of our Indianapolis and Regional Campuses in partnership with our Account Managers. The core skills of this role require an organized project management approach, meeting coordination, and other administrative abilities. A basic understanding of Excel is valuable for this position, as well. Your daily responsibilities include campaign scheduling, CSU branded campaign communications and coordination, and serving as a liaison to the Marketing & Communications department. Each campus, school, and unit (CSU) is unique, so you’ll create campaign roadmaps for each CSU that compliments and integrates with our core central annual giving roadmap.

It takes a lot of planning to make an annual giving campaign successful, as we are communicating with thousands of donors and friends of the University throughout the year. Your role on the team is essential to keep campaigns and other communications with priority giving audiences on track. We’re looking for a proactive, responsible, and organized professional to join us in this exciting work!

IUF seeks to elevate your expertise through a variety of opportunities, including trainings, conferences, classes, and certifications, all designed to enhance your skillset. We want to invest in you! Grow your career and help further the mission of maximizing private support for Indiana University. Apply today! 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role in fundraising, development, or marketing, with experience in project coordination or client services is preferred
• Combination of education and experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative team player with a focus on client satisfaction
• Ability to manage projects and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Familiarity with higher education fundraising is a plus

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Applications will be accepted through Sunday, 3/23. A cover letter is recommended for your application to be considered.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.