Philanthropy Officer-Intermediate

Overview Philanthropy Officer
- Intermediate

Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health Foundation is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Central Office team in the role of Philanthropy Officer – Intermediate.

We are seeking a driven, resourceful, and relationship-oriented fundraising professional to join the IU Health Foundation's Indianapolis Metro philanthropy team. This person will operate with meaningful flexibility, catching philanthropic opportunities for the team. In the short term, the role will focus on Carmel North needs and downtown health district work, but it will evolve as gifts close and new priorities emerge.

If you have fundraising experience, have a demonstrated track record of relationship building and donor engagement, and are motivated by the challenge of building something from an open field of opportunity, this role was designed for you.

Reports to:

Director
- Philanthropy

Direct reports:
None

Shift: Full time, Monday – Friday, hybrid

Location:

Indianapolis, IN

This role advances metro focused philanthropy for IU Health Foundation, including:

• Managing an active portfolio of donors and prospects across the Indianapolis Metro region with a focus on qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and pipeline development
• Developing and executing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies designed to deepen donor engagement and increase philanthropic support
• Partnering with operational, clinical, and administrative stakeholders to identify funding opportunities and align donor interests with organizational priorities
• Leveraging CRM tools and donor data to prioritize opportunities, inform portfolio strategy, and support fundraising effectiveness
• Translating organizational needs into compelling cases for philanthropic support
• Supporting integrated fundraising initiatives and contributing to organizational fundraising goals across the Foundation
• Adapting as the role evolves with new gift closes, emerging priorities, and shifting team needs

Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Requires working knowledge of fundraising software (i.e. Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Requires proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with a matrix organization and complex work environment is preferred.

Resourceful and Flexible:This role does not have a fixed lane right now. You see that as an opportunity, not an obstacle. You find the opening and you pursue it.

Relationship Builder:You connect naturally with donors, physicians, caregivers, and community members and you invest in those relationships with genuine care and consistency.

Polished and Professional:You represent IU Health Foundation well in every interaction. Your presence and communication reflect the mission.

Hungry to Learn and Grow:You bring enough experience to operate with confidence and enough humility to keep getting better.

Adaptable:This role will evolve. What it looks like in year one may be different from year two. You embrace that evolution and bring the same energy and commitment through every transition.

Analytically Capable:You use data and CRM insights to prioritize your portfolio and plan your outreach.

Mission Connected:You understand the impact of philanthropy on patient care at IU Health and you carry that purpose into every donor conversation you have.

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