Company Description

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.

Job Description

As an Individual Giving Officer, you’ll be at the heart of IU Athletics’ momentum during an electrifying season of Hoosier football and growing fan enthusiasm. You’ll be fully integrated into the IU Athletics Department, engaging passionate supporters and strengthening their connection to the programs they adore.

Traveling nationwide regularly to meet donors to provide personalized created experiences, you’ll collaborate with the IU Varsity Club to cultivate leadership annual donors and advance major gift opportunities. By leveraging Varsity Club benefits, game-day access, and special events, you’ll deepen relationships and convert donor passion into long-term philanthropic commitments that empower IU student-athletes to excel on and off the field.

Qualifications

• You must be able to regularly be in Bloomington, IN including working on game-days to support donor events, and travel nationwide (50%)
• A deep knowledge of the collegiate athletics landscape is required to be successful

What You’ll Do:

• Travel the country to meet with donors and friends of IU Athletics with a goal of 200 substantive contacts annually
• Curate experiences to drive donor engagement through personal touchpoints
• Work alongside the athletic department, partnering with Varsity Club, and a Donor Experience Officer to align with the IU Foundation and IU Athletics goals

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in intercollegiate athletics development strongly preferred
• 2+ years in sales, marketing, fundraising, or call center preferred
• Experience in nationwide travel managing airport procedures and complex travel requirements

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to develop strategic donor cultivation plans
• Comfort with nationwide travel and event-based donor engagement as 50% of the role
• Experience with tools like EverTrue Signal, and ThankView
• Manage a curated portfolio of leadership annual giving donors
• Develop personalized cultivation and solicitation strategies

Additional Information

We anticipate this will be a highly sought after role and will begin conducting interview immediately. A cover letter further highlighting your interest in the role is highly encouraged for consideration. The compensation range for this position is $58,000- $62,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

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.