Senior Philanthropy Officer - Oncology

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The IU Health Foundation seeks a Senior Philanthropy Officer to lead oncology-focused major gift fundraising in Indianapolis. You will collaborate with oncology physicians and service-line leaders, manage a robust donor pipeline, and drive five-figure gifts to support the Simon and Schwarz Cancer Centers.

You will mentor junior development officers, partner with clinical leaders to align fundraising with oncology priorities, and use CRM insights to shape engagement strategies and campaigns

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge and Salesforce.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience in a matrix organization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead oncology-focused major gift fundraising for IU Health Foundation.
• Maintain and grow a robust pipeline of mid-to-major gift donors in oncology.
• Build deep relationships with patients, donors, caregivers, and clinical leaders.
• Represent Foundation at events and donor engagements with physicians and leaders.
• Mentor junior development officers and provide guidance on fundraising strategies.
• Collaborate with service lines to align fundraising with oncology priorities.

Skills

Donor relations

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Senior Philanthropy Officer

Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health Foundation is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Central Office team in the role of Senior Philanthropy Officer.

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

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.
• Requires working knowledge of fundraising software (i.e. Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).
• Requires proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience with a matrix organization and complex work environment is preferred.

The “DNA” for Success

Gritty and Entrepreneurial: You are resourceful, relentless, and energized by the challenge of finding the gift and closing it.

Comfortable with the Ask: You have asked for major and principal gifts before and the conversation does not intimidate you. You know how to navigate the moment with confidence and grace.

Passionate About Oncology: You are someone who genuinely cares about cancer care and research. That passion is what connects you authentically to donors, physicians, and caregivers.

Someone Who Does Not Know a Stranger: You are naturally engaging, approachable, and able to connect with anyone.

Polished and Well Spoken: You represent IU Health Foundation in public settings, on stage, and in high stakes donor conversations.

Critical and Creative Thinker: You think outside the box to find the opportunity and think critically to build the strategy to pursue it.

Analytically Capable: You use data, CRM insights, and portfolio analytics to work smarter.

Mission Connected: The patients and families who give to IU Health's cancer programs do so because the care changed their lives. You carry that weight with respect and purpose in everything you do.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world‑class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.