Job Description

The Indiana University Foundation is seeking two to three Individual Giving Officers (IGOs) to serve on the Individual Giving Team.

This is a great opportunity for individuals that are new to fundraising, and a robust onboarding and engagement plan will set ambitious candidates up for a great future in higher education fundraising at IU!

Individual Giving Officers will be focused on two major areas of fundraising: identifying major gift prospects and cultivating leadership annual giving donors. These IGO’s will have the unique opportunity to engage with donors and prospects with varying areas of philanthropic interest and to work collaboratively with schools/units/campuses across Indiana University providing seamless connections as they learn more about donor and prospect interests.

The IGO’s will be based in Indiana and travel within assigned territory (East/NE or South/Southeast US), are responsible for the full planning and execution of donor visits, and should expect to travel nationally 4-6 days per month.

The wide variety of front-line fundraising experiences can help you become a subject-matter expert and leader in the field. The Individual Giving Program offers natural opportunities for expanded knowledge and promotions as experience and proficiency grow in the IGO position. If you are a motivated, driven professional looking for a frontline fundraising position with room for growth and space for collaboration and best practice sharing, apply today to become an Individual Giving Officer at Indiana University!

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in fundraising or related industry, strongly preferred
• Combinations of education and experience will be considered, and applicants with transferrable skills and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills and judgment suitable for exercising appropriate discretion and demeanor when dealing with donors, prospects, and colleagues.
• Exercise good judgment in the handling of confidential information.
• Demonstrated ability to use current computer technology, such as Windows, Excel, Word, Access, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering collaboration across advancement disciplines.
• Apply critical thinking to analyze and interpret information and/or data.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills (able to tailor communications to multiple audiences). Precision, timeliness, clarity, and accuracy in written communication are vital.
• An understanding of the importance of, and demonstrated success in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion among staff and volunteers.

Additional Information

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The salary range for this position is $53,000- $56,000. This position is hybrid eligible, and IGO’s will be asked to complete onboarding for several weeks in Bloomington, IN, with a flexible hybrid schedule thereafter. The targeted start date for the IGO’s is July 2023.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and initial interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis. 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.