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 donor’s 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice. 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, offering yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops. 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 salary range for this position is $50,000-$52,000/yr. The position offers primarily remote work arrangements, but opportunities for all staff meetings, team building activities, and other meetings as needed will take place in Bloomington, Indiana, and Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Individual Giving team at the IU Foundation is seeking a Donor Experience Officer (DXO) to build relationships and execute outreach to alumni and friends of IU!  This is an amazing opportunity for someone interested in a long-term career in front-line fundraising, and there is a clear career path for exceptional talent!

Using the Evertrue platform, the Donor Experience Officer will manage a portfolio of donors, with clear metrics and goals for outreach, donor meetings, dollars brought in, donor count, and pipeline growth. The successful DXO will collaborate with other departments both internally at the university (including Advancement Marketing, Alumni Relations, and Development) and externally, to effectively execute 1:1 outreach campaigns using technology resources including fundraising cloud platforms, social media, and virtual communications software.

The successful DXO has a passion for connecting with people, a goal-oriented mindset, and an openness and passion for trying new things and being a part of a brand-new team! Check out the video below to learn more about a day in the life of a DXO and apply today! We can’t wait to speak with you!

Education:

• Associate’s degree required.
  • A Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in direct sales, marketing, communications, fundraising, non-profit, or a call center strongly preferred.
• Combinations of related education and experience will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across mediums, especially via video conferencing, text, and phone.
• Strong technical skills relating to web-based communications including advanced knowledge of Microsoft package, Client Relationship Management (CRM), Content Management System (CMS), email creation, and social media platforms. Ability to use and implement new technologies to the organization’s advantage.
• Ability to apply creative and entrepreneurial thinking, while applying sound judgment and conducting oneself with integrity.
• Experience handling interpersonal relationships maturely, thoughtfully, and empathetically, including the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Able to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals.

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Applications will be accepted through September August 5th, 2024, and initial interviews will be conducted immediately. A cover letter further highlighting your interest in the role is welcomed.

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.