Senior Philanthropy Officer

IU Health Foundation; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health Foundation in Indianapolis, IN seeks a gritty, polished major gifts fundraiser to own oncology fundraising. You will work with oncology physicians and leaders, building relationships with patients, donors, and caregivers who are the heartbeat of this work.

This role leads oncology-focused fundraising for the Simon Cancer Center and Schwarz Cancer Center in Carmel, driving five-figure solicitations, donor upgrades, and positive stewardship.

Qualifications

• Experience leading major gift fundraising with oncology focus.
• Proven ability to manage a robust donor pipeline.
• Strong relationship-building with patients, donors, and clinical leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead oncology-focused major gift fundraising for IU Health Foundation.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of mid-to-major gift donors in oncology.
• Build deep relationships with patients, donors, caregivers, and leaders.
• Own the philanthropic space for Simon Cancer Center and Schwarz Cancer Center in Carmel.
• Lead cultivation, solicitation, and donor stewardship with five-figure gifts and upgrades.
• Represent Foundation at events and donor engagements with physicians and leaders.
• Partner with clinical leaders to align fundraising with oncology priorities.
• Leverage CRM data and analytics to inform engagement strategies.
• Mentor junior development officers and contribute to campaigns.

Skills

Donor relations

Major gifts

Fundraising

CRM

Analytics

Public speaking

Mentorship

Portfolio management

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

We are seeking a gritty, polished, and donor obsessed major gift fundraiser to own the oncology fundraising space at IU Health Foundation. Day to day, this person works shoulder to shoulder with oncology physicians and service line leaders, building relationships with patients, donors, and caregivers who are the heartbeat of this work.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director – Philanthropy

Direct reports: None

Shift: Full time, Monday – Friday, hybrid

Location: Indianapolis, IN

The Scope:

This role leads oncology focused major gift fundraising for IU Health Foundation, including:

• 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 consistent 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