Job DescriptionSenior 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 RelationshipsReports 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 Shores 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 QualificationsCandidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
- 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.
