Donor Communications Officer-Senior

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Philanthropy team in the role of Donor Communications Officer-Senior. The Senior Donor Communications Officer provides advanced expertise in donor‑facing communications by shaping strategic narratives, leading sophisticated content development, and ensuring cohesive brand voice and messaging across philanthropy. Serving as the Foundation’s chief writer and editor, the position produces high‑stakes, donor‑focused content including leadership talking points, donor reports, stewardship communications, and major campaign storytelling. The role oversees complex initiatives such as impact reporting cycles, major fundraising campaigns, and multimedia storytelling, ensuring communications are compelling, accurate, and aligned with donor motivations and organizational priorities. As a trusted advisor, this position partners closely with philanthropy leadership, executive stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to translate clinical excellence and community impact into powerful donor narratives, while mentoring junior staff and upholding the highest editorial standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to compassionate, human‑centered storytelling and a proven ability to transform complex clinical and community impact into clear, inspiring donor‑focused narratives. They would bring strong experience crafting multi‑channel content, interviewing diverse voices, and producing emotionally resonant stories that elevate philanthropy while aligning with IU Health’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Requirements

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).

Nice To Haves

Experience with a matrix organization and complex work environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides advanced expertise in donor-facing communications by shaping strategic narratives.
Leads sophisticated content development.
Ensures cohesive brand voice and messaging across philanthropy.
Serves as the Foundation’s chief writer and editor.
Produces high-stakes, donor-focused content including leadership talking points, donor reports, stewardship communications, and major campaign storytelling.
Oversees complex initiatives such as impact reporting cycles, major fundraising campaigns, and multimedia storytelling.
Ensures communications are compelling, accurate, and aligned with donor motivations and organizational priorities.
Partners closely with philanthropy leadership, executive stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate clinical excellence and community impact into powerful donor narratives.
Mentors junior staff.
Upholds the highest editorial standards.