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.

This position offers a flexible work-from-home eligible schedule after an in-person onboarding, with occasional team meetings and all-staff events. Candidates must reside in the state of Indiana or be willing to relocate by their first day of employment. The anticipated salary range for this role is $44,000-$46,000/year.

The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a Gift Fund Specialist to assist our Administration department with the gift-giving process and manage donor agreements. In this role you will operate as an expert in both Indiana University Foundation and Indiana University policies and procedures related to gift fund management, you will be responsible for drafting and finalizing gift agreements for philanthropic partnerships across the University.

You’ll be a key point of contact for constituent account holders, development officers, IU Foundation, and Indiana University staff. Your focus will be on providing information, education, and outreach to ensure that accounts are managed in alignment with donor intent. Your ability to work independently, exercise exceptional judgment, and manage multiple tasks with minimal oversight will be crucial.

With your creativity, critical thinking, and customer service expertise, you'll play a vital role in supporting our donors and helping make students’ dreams a reality.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical skills and interpretive reasoning ability.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail, with experience entering and interpreting data.
• Ability to develop creative solutions for complex issues and requests.
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding customer service, with the ability to communicate effectively at various levels, both in writing and verbally.
• Consistent attention to detail, with the ability to apply compliance guidelines across diverse requests.
• Strong follow-through and thoroughness.
• Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic environments.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload efficiently.
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively, depending on the task.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with databases or CRM systems preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles is strongly preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience is required.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. The anticipated start date for this role is November 2024. A cover letter further highlighting your interest in the role is highly encouraged.  

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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