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 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 role is $49,000-$52,000. This job posting is for 2 open program coordinator positions on the team.

This is a mobile role, averaging 1 day/week in either our Indianapolis or Bloomington, Indiana offices.

The IU Foundation is seeking a Program Coordinator to join the Affinity Giving team in support of the department’s mission, fostering allyship and identity-based philanthropy across Indiana University. We’re looking for someone who is an adept and solution-oriented problem-solver, driven to push through challenges, and is a proactive contributor, good listener, empathetic, and curious. A candidate with the adaptability and enthusiasm to exercise a variety of skillsets in this role will surely stand out.

In this role, you’ll coordinate communication and programming functions related to Black Philanthropy Circle (BPC), Parent & Family Giving, Latino Philanthropy Circle (LPC), Queer Philanthropy Circle (QPC), and Women’s Philanthropy - inclusive of the Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council (WPLC).

You’ll serve as a key resource for departmental event planning, internal and external stakeholder communications, and craft and implement marketing efforts on behalf of the lead development staff for our various departmental giving programs. The Affinity Giving Circles award approximately $500k/yr. in grants across the University system, and you’ll serve as a key contact for grant applicants, educating and guiding them on application process, expectations, and deadlines. This is not a front-line fundraising role, but there are ample opportunities to communicate with donors and volunteers via email, calls, and face to face, helping to build lasting relationships on behalf of Affinity Giving and the broader IUF.

IUF looks for opportunities to help you level up through trainings, conferences, classes, and certifications that will directly improve your skillset. We want to invest in you! Grow your career and help further the mission of maximizing private support for Indiana University. Apply today!

Read more about past IU Foundation Affinity Giving grants awarded in support of student success, research and creative impact, and service to IU and its communities: https://iufoundation.iu.edu/about/news/2024-affinity-giving-awards.html

Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience strongly preferred
• Experience prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment supporting senior leadership strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of identity-based donor communities and respective giving motivations preferred
• Combination of education/career experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Skilled in marketing content creation, preparation, and dissemination across social media, newsletters, email, paper copy, and other materials/channels
• Customer-Service/Client Relationship-oriented: we support a wide variety of colleagues, volunteers, donors, and other members of the public. Interpersonal skills and discretion in demeanor is key!
• Event Planning: ability to community with internal and external stakeholders to keep plans moving forward
• Process-Oriented: maintain easy, accessible, and organized document flow
• Must be able to exercise excellent judgement in the handling of confidential information
• Commitment to producing high-quality and professional work that is timely, accurate and attentive to details
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to create appropriate content for unique target audiences
• Strong problem-solving, organization and project management skills
• Ability to navigate complex situations with a solution-oriented focus, poise, and confidence

Apply Now 

Screening will begin immediately for qualified applicants. Applications will be accepted until 2/18. A cover letter highlighting your interest in the organization, your skills and experiences related to the position is recommended for your application to be considered.

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.