Donor Engagement Associate, Athletics

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. 

This is a fully on-site role reporting out of the Indiana University Memorial Stadium and the IU Foundation Showalter House. The estimated salary range for this position is $48,000-$53,000, commensurate with experience and education.

As the Donor Engagement Associate, Athletics, you are the person behind the experience, coordinating and executing the moments that connect Indiana University Foundation donors to the energy and tradition of IU Athletics. From football and basketball game days to postseason events and high-demand athletic opportunities, your work ensures that every donor touchpoint is warm, seamless, and intentional.

On any given day you may be managing logistics across multiple events simultaneously, purchasing ticket allocations, coordinating guest lists with development officers, and ensuring post-event documentation and dashboards are accurate and complete. You'll get to coordinate ticketing activity across athletics events, build donor communications, and route messaging through internal teams and leadership to ensure every touchpoint is polished and on-brand. You'll also have the opportunity to plan ahead — forecasting suite needs and mapping out engagement strategy for the next season even while executing on the current one. You track budgets, process invoices and reimbursements, and evaluate engagement outcomes to inform future planning.

You serve as the operational bridge between IUF and IU Athletics. You will be able to coordinate with athletics staff on credentials, access, and game-day execution while partnering internally with development officers and the Executive Director of Presidential Engagement on suite strategy and donor cultivation. You will facilitate communication across all of these groups to keep donor engagement aligned with fundraising priorities. You will also support the broader Donor Engagement and Events team on recognition events, advancement programs, and cross-functional initiatives across the Foundation.

This role requires regular evening and weekend hours during athletics seasons and occasional travel for postseason or donor engagement opportunities. If you're energized by fast-moving environments where priorities shift, plans evolve, and no two game days look the same, we encourage you to apply.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• Two years' experience in donor relations, advancement, events, athletics engagement, hospitality, or a related field required
• Combinations of education and experience may be considered
• Experience supporting high-visibility events or VIP guest experiences preferred
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or advancement settings preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to interact confidently and professionally with major donors, university leadership, and VIP guests
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent events in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with relevant technology, including CRM/database systems with a willingness to learn new systems quickly•  Athletics ticketing and event management platforms, and project management tools experience highly preferred

• Ability to anticipate needs and provide proactive service
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Sound judgment and situational awareness when representing an organization in professional and public-facing settings
• Flexibility and adaptability in response to shifting priorities and last-minute changes

Applications will be accepted through May 1st; however, interviews may begin as soon as April 23rd. We anticipate a June start for this role. A cover letter further highlighting your interest in the role is encouraged.

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.