Development Officer

Indiana University School of Medicine is a national leader in medical research and education. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across 9 campuses statewide and strong clinical partnerships with Indiana’s most advanced hospitals and physician networks, the school is continuously advancing its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and throughout the world.

Department Information

The Office of Gift Development exists to secure philanthropic support necessary for the Indiana University School of Medicine to excel in its mission to teach, heal and discover. We create meaningful opportunities for alumni, grateful patients, corporations, foundations and friends to alleviate suffering and expand knowledge through their giving. As a result of this vital partnership with donors, we move closer to our shared goal of improving the human condition.

As the nation’s largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Manages leadership annual giving activities for key fundraising priorities of IU School of Medicine, including direct mail, pipeline development, and campaign management.

Manages all aspects of Dean’s Council, the IU School of Medicine’s leadership annual giving society, and Board of Directors.

Serves as the internal and external promoter and visible staff head of the Dean’s Council and meet regularly with its leadership, especially the Dean’s Council president.

Provides fundraising guidance and training to volunteers.

Manages related projects including subcommittees raising funds for particular areas.

Establishes budget for Dean’s Council Board of Directors.

Works closely with the Board to add new donors and renew and upgrade past donors.

Devises new programs to attract support.

Manages all aspects of reunion fundraising for alumni classes celebrating milestone anniversaries every 2 years.

Creates multiple channels of communication including personal visits, phone, direct mail, email solicitation, and website creation.

Supports fundraising committees for each class in peer to peer solicitation activities.

Launches and completes endowment campaigns as appropriate.

Manages and executes memorial and mentor campaigns including material development, reporting, and staffing committees.

Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities

Identifies new prospects, cultivates relationships, and manages a portfolio and/or region of donors building a pipeline for solicitation.

Executes plans and designs campaigns to sustain and increase donations.

Collaborates with development colleagues university-wide to align prospects/donors’ interests with university funding needs and opportunities.

Maintains meaningful and consistent contact with potential donors to communicate university goals and solicit their support.

Introduces campus/school fundraisers to appropriate gift prospects for cultivation.

Documents communications, analyzes data, evaluates success and makes recommendations for change to campaign strategy.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor’s degree in related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: 2 years of experience in fundraising/development, sales, communications, public relations, a higher education foundation, or related field.

SKILLS

Required:

Proficient communication skills.

Maintains a high degree of professionalism.

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.

Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.

Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.

Highly thorough and dependable.

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Salary Information

$64,000 – $68,000 per year based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

Multiple plan options for medical insurance

Dental insurance

Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution

Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options

Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting

Additional supplemental retirement plan options

Tuition benefit for IU classes

10 paid holidays per year

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Development & Advancement

Job Family: General Development

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