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 that 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

Put your research skills to work for a mission that matters. The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a part-time, temporary Research Associate to join the Prospect Management, Research, and Data Quality team. In this role, you will complete research requests and audit prospect records to support the behind-the-scenes work that leads to transformational gifts. You will sharpen your research craft, learn how high-quality data fuels fundraising strategy, and collaborate across the team to identify key insights that help gift officers prioritize their next strategic step.

You will assist with managing the request queue, complete focused research projects, and support our digital files and archives. If you are detail-oriented, technically adept, and curious about fundraising or nonprofit work, this part-time role offers meaningful experience and growth.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma required, with a minimum of 1 year of administrative experience required (combinations of education and experience considered)

• Experience with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets)

• Experience with updating records and organizing files

• Familiarity with fundraising databases or CRMs preferred

• Background in philanthropy, nonprofit work, or research is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to read and follow documentation

• Strong written communication

• Critical thinking

• Professional judgment when handling confidential data

• Technically apt

• Organized, self-motivated, and reliable with excellent time management

• Proofreading or editing skills a plus

Additional Information

This position is on-site, part-time and temporary. We anticipate the position being available for at least 12 months with potential for extension. The pay for this position is $16.00-17.00 per hour, and the Research Associate will work 20-25 hours per week on a regular, mutually agreeable schedule.

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.

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