Advancement & Alumni Engagement Lead

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Media School at Indiana University seeks a relationship-focused professional to lead annual giving and alumni engagement. You will design campaigns, cultivate donors, and collaborate with leadership and university partners to expand philanthropic support.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in fundraising or related fields, strong communication skills, and experience with donor databases and CRM systems. This role includes a hybrid schedule and meaningful stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field.
• 2 years of experience in fundraising/development, sales, communications, public relations, or related field.
• Experience in higher education advancement or a similarly complex organization preferred.
• Experience in annual giving, donor engagement, alumni relations, or stewardship.
• Experience cultivating and stewarding donors and identifying opportunities for increased philanthropic support.

Responsibilities

• Leads annual giving and alumni engagement efforts to support scholarships and programs.
• Designs and implements fundraising campaigns and engagement initiatives.
• Develops and manages donor stewardship activities and personalized outreach.
• Qualifies prospects for annual and leadership giving opportunities.
• Serves as ambassador and communicates university priorities to alumni and donors.

Skills

Alumni relations

Donor engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis

CRM systems

Project management

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM platforms (CRMs)

Reeher

ETA

Crimson

Workfront

Job description

The Media School at Indiana University seeks a relationship-focused professional to lead annual giving and alumni engagement. You will design campaigns, cultivate donors, and collaborate with leadership and university partners to expand philanthropic support.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in fundraising or related fields, strong communication skills, and experience with donor databases and CRM systems. This role includes a hybrid schedule and meaningful stakeholder engagement.