Program Coordinator, Bloomington Development

Indianauniversityfoundation; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Foundation is seeking a Program Coordinator to provide hands-on advancement support that helps the Bloomington development team and campus fundraising community reach their goals. You will partner with the Bloomington Development leadership team to coordinate programs, events, communications, and projects that keep fundraising moving across IU Bloomington.

This role blends ongoing programmatic, administrative, and project work throughout the academic year, supporting signature

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required
• Minimum of three years of professional experience strongly preferred
• Experience in advancement, events, stewardship, or program support in a higher education or nonprofit setting preferred
• Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Coordinate programs, events, communications and projects to keep fundraising moving across IU Bloomington
• Support signature programs like Parent & Family Giving and the Hoosier Family Fellows
• Serve as an extension of the teams for schools and units without dedicated advancement program support
• Prepare donor briefings for the Chancellor, Provost and other campus leaders
• Maintain proactive, service-oriented communication and flag conflicts early across IUF and IU

Skills

Donor communications

Event program support

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Professional written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM / donor database

Job description

The IU Foundation is looking for a Program Coordinator to provide hands‑on advancement support that helps the Bloomington development team and campus fundraising community reach their goals. You'll partner with the Bloomington Development leadership team to coordinate the programs, events, communications, and projects that keep fundraising moving across IU Bloomington.

This role blends ongoing programmatic, administrative, and project work throughout the academic year. You'll support signature programs like Parent & Family Giving and the Hoosier Family Fellows, serve as an extension of the teams for schools and units without dedicated advancement program support, and prepare donor briefings for the Chancellor, Provost, and other campus leaders. Day to day, you'll bring a service‑oriented approach to communication and problem solving, flagging conflicts early and keeping colleagues across IUF and IU informed.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of three years of professional experience strongly preferred
• Experience in advancement, events, stewardship, or program support in a higher education or nonprofit setting preferred
• Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast‑paced environment preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, polished work
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor content for donors, campus leaders, and colleagues
• Demonstrated experience creating written or designed content, with examples available to share
• Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate proactively about timelines and conflicts
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage recurring programs and deadlines
• Comfort learning and working across multiple technology platforms, including Microsoft Office; experience with a CRM or donor database a plus
• Sound judgement and discretion in handling confidential donor and institutional information
• Professional presence and the ability to build working relationships across all levels of an organization
• Responsible and effective use of AI-enabled tools while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

The salary range for this position is $48,000 to $52,000 annually. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Bloomington, with some evening and weekend work around key events.

This posting will remain open until 11:59 PM on October 27th, 2026.

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.