Director of Affinity Giving (Queer Philanthropy Circle)

Indiana University Foundation•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$95,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is seeking a Director of Affinity Giving to lead fundraising and volunteer partnership for the Queer Philanthropy Circle (QPC), an Indiana University affinity giving circle. The Director will serve as QPC’s primary staff fundraiser and liaison, working with volunteer leaders and members to grow the circle’s impact and philanthropic potential. This is primarily a fundraising role, with roughly half of the position focused on major and leadership gifts and half on volunteer partnership and circle leadership. The Director will manage a focused portfolio of leadership annual and major gift prospects and donors, including members capable of giving $5,000 or more. The role also involves meeting individually with members to understand their philanthropic goals, developing donor pipelines that may include planned giving prospects, and coordinating with colleagues and university partners to align engagement with fundraising priorities. The position is mobile and involves local and regional travel. The stated annual compensation range is $95,000–$100,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Five 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.
Combinations of experience and education will be considered.

Responsibilities

Manage a focused portfolio of leadership annual and major gift prospects and donors, including members with the capacity to give $5,000 or more.
Qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors.
Serve as the primary staff liaison to QPC and its volunteer leaders.
Recruit and engage volunteers as ambassadors, advocates, and peer-to-peer fundraisers.
Develop and carry out strategies to increase donor participation, retention, and giving.
Partner with volunteers on peer-to-peer outreach, donor engagement, and fundraising.
Contribute to the shared-service Affinity Giving model, meeting weekly with and delegating work to a coordinator who supports QPC and other giving circles.
Work with colleagues across the Indiana University Foundation, the IU Alumni Association, and university partners to align engagement opportunities with fundraising priorities.
Track donor activity and fundraising outcomes in fundraising systems.
Meet one-on-one with members to learn their philanthropic goals and connect them with areas of Indiana University they care about.
Identify and refer prospects with planned giving interest to colleagues across Indiana University.
Help develop a planned giving strategy within the circle.