Individual Giving Officer

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. 

The anticipated salary range for this position is 58,000-63,000/yr

The Indiana University Foundation is seeking an Individual Giving Officer (IGO) to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to launch or continue your fundraising career. As an IGO, you'll engage in two primary areas of fundraising: cultivating leadership annual giving donors and identifying prospective major gift donors. In this role, you'll also be responsible for soliciting philanthropic gifts, ensuring that your outreach and relationship-building efforts directly support IU’s fundraising goals. You'll collaborate with partners across Indiana University’s campuses, working closely with the Donor Experience Officer role to coordinate outreach and share insights within your assigned travel territory. Your work will be driven by clear metrics and goals for outreach, donor meetings, dollars raised and pipeline growth.   

Your time will be spent traveling and connecting with alumni and donors whose interests align with IU's mission, often through strategic email outreach and meaningful in-person engagement. This position offers the opportunity to develop broad experience in front-line fundraising while positioning you for continued professional growth. The role will require monthly travel (4-6 days per month) to your assigned geographic territory.  If you're a motivated, thoughtful communicator who thrives on building relationships and driving impact, we invite you to apply. 

Education & Experience 

• Associate’s degree required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is Strongly preferred. 

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in fundraising, client-relations, sales, or a related industry strongly preferred. 

• Combinations of education and experience will be considered; candidates with transferable skills are encouraged to apply. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills across mediums, especially via video conferencing, email, and phone  

• Technologically adept, with experience using CRMs, Microsoft package, email platforms, video conferencing tools, and social media platforms for outreach. 

• Strong interpersonal skills with sound judgment and entrepreneurial instincts. 

• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion. 

• Critical thinking and data interpretation skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams. 

• Ability to connect thoughtfully and empathetically with individuals from diverse backgrounds 

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with a proactive approach to relationship-building and outreach.

Onboarding for this role will be in person and will take place over seven weeks in Bloomington and Indianapolis, Indiana. The role will require monthly travel (4-6 days per month) to your assigned geographic territory. 

This position is classified as mobile, however, you will have in-person meetings, team-building activities, and all-staff gatherings, which will take place in Bloomington and Indianapolis, Indiana, regularly. On days when this role requires you to be in the office for an event or meeting, you will be encouraged to stay in the office for the entire day, taking advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with peers in person. 

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.