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Indiana University Foundation

Endowment management and fundraising for university

Program Coordinator - Bloomington Development

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 10/27/26
$48k - $52k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Bloomington, IN, USA
In PersonOn-site in Bloomington; some evening and weekend work around key events.
Project & Program ManagementProgram Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, polished work.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to tailor content for donors, campus leaders, and colleagues.
  • Demonstrated experience creating written or designed content, with examples available to share.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate proactively about timelines and conflicts.
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage recurring programs and deadlines.
  • Comfort learning and working across multiple technology platforms, including Microsoft Office; experience with a customer relationship management system or donor database is a plus.
  • Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential donor and institutional information.
  • Professional presence and the ability to build working relationships across all levels of an organization.
  • Responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence-enabled tools while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
  • Provide hands-on advancement support to help the Bloomington development team and campus fundraising community reach their goals.
  • Partner with the Bloomington Development leadership team to coordinate programs, events, communications, and projects that support fundraising across IU Bloomington.
  • Support signature programs such as Parent & Family Giving and the Hoosier Family Fellows.
  • Serve as an extension of teams for schools and units without dedicated advancement program support.
  • Prepare donor briefings for the Chancellor, Provost, and other campus leaders.
  • Communicate and problem-solve, flag conflicts early, and keep colleagues across IUF and IU informed.
Desired Qualifications
  • A minimum of three years of professional experience is strongly preferred.
  • Experience in advancement, events, stewardship, or program support in a higher education or nonprofit setting is preferred.
  • Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced environment is preferred.

About the company

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Indiana University Foundation

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The Indiana University Foundation collects and manages private gifts for Indiana University and its campuses. It raises funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations and invests them in a diversified endowment portfolio to generate long-term returns, with about 4.5% of the endowment spent each year to support scholarships, faculty, and research while preserving principal. The foundation acts as the designated steward of private gifts, using its size, donor-relations capability, and long-horizon investment approach to sustain ongoing support and fund capital campaigns. Its goal is to provide predictable, enduring financial support for Indiana University’s mission through gifts, investments, and strategic fundraising.

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What believers are saying

  • FY2025 donors gave $544.5 million, including 98,387 donors, reported August 22, 2026.
  • A $100 million Thomasson gift in 2026 validates IU's fundraising engine.
  • The endowment hit $3.285 billion in June 2025, supporting 4.5% annual payouts.

What critics are saying

  • Jim Fielding left the IU Foundation board July 2, 2026, citing IU's direction.
  • Indiana University trustee lawsuit headlines in 2026 damage donor confidence and stewardship.
  • If campus politics keep alienating alumni, Never Daunted stalls and major gifts dry up.

What makes Indiana University Foundation unique

  • IU Foundation pools 7,775 funds into one portfolio, preserving donor restrictions.
  • Never Daunted, launched June 2026, pairs fundraising with alumni engagement.
  • J. Thomas Forbes, appointed 2022, combines alumni relations and advancement expertise.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options