Senior Major Gifts Officer

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition subsidy for IU courses

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Indiana University on the Bloomington campus seeks a dynamic Major Gifts Officer for the Scholarships and Student Experience fundraising team. This role drives fundraising strategy within the IU 2030 plan, focusing on scholarships and student success priorities, and leads major gift solicitations from initial conversation to close.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in major gift fundraising, strong donor relations skills, and the ability to build partnerships across campus leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• 5 years in fundraising or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manages a portfolio of high-capacity donors and leads full solicitation cycle.
• Secures philanthropic support for scholarships and student experience priorities.
• Develops portfolio strategy and tracks progress toward goals.
• Collaborates with IU Foundation on stewardship and donor relations.

Skills

Proficient communication

Professionalism

Time management

Attention to detail

Relationship-building

CRM proficiency

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree in nonprofit management or related field

Job description

Indiana University on the Bloomington campus seeks a dynamic Major Gifts Officer for the Scholarships and Student Experience fundraising team. This role drives fundraising strategy within the IU 2030 plan, focusing on scholarships and student success priorities, and leads major gift solicitations from initial conversation to close.

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in major gift fundraising, strong donor relations skills, and the ability to build partnerships across campus leadership