Director of Affinity Giving (WP)

The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) advances the mission of Indiana University by inspiring philanthropy that fuels student success, pioneering research, and transformational impact across Indiana and beyond. 

At IUF, we connect donors to the causes they care about most—turning passion into purpose and generosity into lasting impact. Our team values collaboration, innovation, data informed strategy, and meaningful relationships, all within a culture that supports professional growth and mission‑driven work. 

The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is seeking a Director of Affinity Giving to advance our affinity-based fundraising strategy by engaging donors through giving circles centered around shared identities, experiences, and passions. Affinity Giving creates opportunities for communities to collectively invest in the people, programs, and initiatives they care about most at Indiana University through philanthropy. This role advances donor cultivation, volunteer leadership engagement, giving circle growth, philanthropic outreach, and pipeline development. This role serves as the primary staff liaison for the Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council (WPLC), partnering closely with volunteer leaders to strengthen philanthropic engagement, expand donor participation, and build a sustainable pipeline of future major gift prospects across IU. 

The Director will play a critical role in recruiting, cultivating, supporting, and engaging donors and volunteer leaders who serve the IU Foundation as ambassadors, advocates, and peer-to-peer fundraisers. Through strong volunteer partnerships and strategic relationship management, this position will help drive donor retention, leadership annual giving, and philanthropic growth across affinity-based initiatives. 

What You'll Do 

• Serve as the primary staff liaison and fundraiser for the Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council (WPLC), Women’s Philanthropy Circle (WPC), and broader Women’s Philanthropy initiatives while contributing to a shared-service Affinity Giving model that supports collective philanthropic efforts across affinity programs. 

• Recruit and engagevolunteer leaders who serve as ambassadors and fundraising partners. 

• Develop and execute strategies to increase donor participation, retention, and philanthropic support. 

• Build and manage a portfolio of leadership annual and major gift prospects. 

• Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects. 

• Partner with volunteers on peer-to-peer outreach, donor engagement, and fundraising efforts. 

• Identify, qualify, and refer major gift prospects to development colleagues across IU. 

• Collaborate with IU Foundation, IU Alumni Association, and university partners to align engagement opportunities with fundraising priorities. 

• Track donor activity and fundraising outcomes using fundraising systems and data. 

• Bachelor's degree. 

• Five (5) years of experience in fundraising, donor engagement, volunteer management, relationship management, alumni relations, sales, marketing, or a related field. 

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with volunteers, donors, and stakeholders. 

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. 

The compensation Range is $95,000 – $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This is a Mobile role with local & regional travel.  

Ready to help connect donor passion with the future of Indiana University? This posting will be open for a minimum of 10 days with the potential to extend. Apply today and join the Indiana University Foundation.  

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.