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.

Start the new year off with a new opportunity! The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a Segmentation Analyst to drive smarter audience engagement and fundraising strategy across its Annual Giving initiatives.

In this role, you will help develop and refine audience segments to optimize donor outreach and engagement. You will collaborate with key stakeholders like our Crimson Service Center (CSC) analysts, IU partners, and internal marketing teams, to align audience strategy with campaign objectives. A core responsibility of this role is to interpret audience data, identify new opportunities, and help shape messaging, cadence, and engagement journeys over the course of the year.

Success in this role means being a storyteller who can translate audience insights into compelling narratives and strategic recommendations. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative team that thrives on brainstorming, sharing ideas, and co-creating innovative ways to deepen donor relationships. If you love connecting the dots, shaping strategy, and bringing data to life in a way that drives action, we encourage you to apply.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with audience segmentation, campaign planning, digital engagement, fundraising, marketing, or a related area.
• Experience working with relational databases, CRM systems (Blackbaud CRM, Salesforce Einstein), and marketing automation tools preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, formulas, macros, etc.).
  • Familiarity with software such as SQL, Tableau, R, or Python is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience refining audience segments to enhance outreach and engagement opportunities.
• Ability to interpret audience insights and develop strategic engagement plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with confidence in presenting findings and contributing to campaign discussions.
• Skilled at synthesizing information and generating ideas, with a focus on strategy and problem-solving.
• Understanding of donor/customer journeys, messaging cadence, and campaign planning.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative environment, contributing to brainstorming and shared decision-making.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• A proactive and analytical mindset, continuously seeking ways to improve outreach and engagement strategies.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. A cover letter is strongly recommended for consideration. We anticipate this position starting in March.

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.