Oncology Major Gifts Officer — Hybrid Role

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health Foundation seeks a gritty, polished Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead oncology fundraising, partnering with physicians and service lines to cultivate patients, donors, and caregivers who are the heartbeat of this work.

The role steers a robust mid-to-major gifts pipeline, drives five-figure solicitations, and uses CRM insights to shape engagement strategy across the Simon and Schwarz Cancer Centers in Carmel. Hybrid, based in Indianapolis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 5-7 years of relevant major gift fundraising experience.
• Working knowledge of fundraising software (Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with a matrix organization and complex work environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing a robust pipeline of mid-to-major gift donors with a focus on oncology service lines and institutes
• Building deep, sustained relationships with patients, donors, caregivers, and oncology clinical and operational leaders
• Owning the philanthropic space for the Simon Cancer Center and Schwarz Cancer Center in Carmel
• Leading sophisticated cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies with five-figure solicitations and donor upgrades
• Representing the Foundation at events, donor engagements, and public speaking opportunities alongside physicians and organizational leaders
• Partnering with clinical leaders and service line teams to align fundraising with oncology priorities and institutional goals
• Leveraging CRM tools and analytical insights to inform portfolio strategy, donor engagement planning, and campaign messaging
• Providing mentorship to junior development officers
• Contributing to integrated fundraising campaigns and supporting major philanthropic priorities across IU Health

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relations

CRM analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Indiana University Health Foundation seeks a gritty, polished Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead oncology fundraising, partnering with physicians and service lines to cultivate patients, donors, and caregivers who are the heartbeat of this work.

The role steers a robust mid-to-major gifts pipeline, drives five-figure solicitations, and uses CRM insights to shape engagement strategy across the Simon and Schwarz Cancer Centers in Carmel. Hybrid, based in Indianapolis.