Program Coordinator, Affinity Giving

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Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders. 

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donors' dreams last forever.

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate.  Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) Committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind through outstanding benefits, mental health offerings, and activities. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth. 

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.

Job Description

The Indiana University Foundation’s Affinity Giving Team is seeking a new Program Coordinator to support the Black Philanthropy Circle, Latino Philanthropy Circle, Queer Philanthropy Circle, and Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Council. We’re looking for a true go-getter—someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces change, and brings both confidence and curiosity to their work. This is a donor and volunteer facing role and is ideal for a proactive coordinator who is comfortable working independently and who takes ownership of projects from start to finish. Unique to this role, priorities and workloads can fluctuate across the affinity circles, so agility, adaptability, and strong project management skills are essential to success.

You’ll play a critical role in coordinating communications, supporting volunteer leadership, partnering with internal support teams, and helping ensure every interaction reflects the high standard of excellence associated with IU. This position is also a great opportunity for someone with grantmaking or grants administration experience. You’ll have a hands-on role in the grant cycles process and Affinity Giving Grants Day, working closely with colleagues across development, marketing, annual giving, donor relations, and events. While responsibilities are clearly defined across team members, there are moments when collaboration is truly all hands-on deck, so strong collaboration skills are a must.

If you’re energized by relationship-building, motivated by mission, and excited to help shape the future of Affinity Giving at the Indiana University Foundation, we’d love to hear from you. This role offers the chance to make a visible impact, grow alongside a committed team, and support donor communities that are transforming lives across IU and beyond.

Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong problem-solving, organization and project management skills.
• Must be able to exercise excellent judgement in the handling of confidential information.
• Interpersonal skills and judgement suitable for exercising appropriate discretion and demeanor when interacting with colleagues, volunteers, donors, and other members of the public.
• High level of experience and proficiency with systems, including but not limited to Microsoft Office/Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to producing high-quality and professional work that is timely, accurate, and attentive to details.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to create appropriate content for unique target audiences.
• Ability to navigate complex situations with a solution-oriented focus, poise, and confidence.
• Demonstrated service-oriented mindset.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience strongly preferred.
• Experience prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Supporting senior leadership strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of identity-based donor communities and respective giving motivations preferred.
• Combination of education/career experience will be considered.

Additional Information

Apply today:

This position will be posted through January 30th. A cover letter demonstrating your passion for supporting identity- based donor communities as well as your skills in proactive project management is suggested for consideration. The compensation range for this position is $50,000- $52,000 annually, commensurate with experience. This position is based in our Indianapolis, IN office, but regular travel to Bloomington and within the state of Indiana is required.

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.