Indiana University Health
Director-Donor Communications and Annual Fund
Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
Director – Donor Communications and Annual Fund. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Philanthropy leadership team in the role of Director – Donor Communications and Annual Fund. The Director – Donor Communications and Annual Fund drives the strategic vision, execution, and evolution of all communications for IU Health Foundation, while leading the Annual Fund program to grow donor engagement and philanthropic impact. This director shapes and delivers compelling, emotionally resonant stories that translate complex healthcare initiatives into accessible narratives across digital, visual, and written platforms. This leader oversees a multidisciplinary creative team to ensure cohesive, high-quality content aligned with the Foundation’s mission. The director collaborates with fundraising, system, and hospital teams to maintain brand consistency and amplify donor outreach. This leader sets and manages the annual communications calendar to align with fundraising campaigns, events, and system initiatives and leads the strategy and performance of the Annual Fund, cultivating broad-based donor support and deepening engagement across IU Health communities. Key Relationships
Reports to: Vice President – Grants and Philanthropy Responsibilities
Lead the strategic vision and execution of all donor communications and Annual Fund programs. Manage a multidisciplinary creative team to produce cohesive, high-quality content across digital, visual, and written formats. Collaborate with fundraising, system and hospital teams to maintain brand consistency and donor outreach. Develop and manage the annual communications calendar to align with campaigns, events, and system initiatives. Grow donor engagement and philanthropic impact through compelling storytelling and metrics-based optimization. Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred. 7-10 years of relevant fundraising or communications experience. Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software; donor database/CRM experience preferred. Experience in matrix organizations and complex work environments; metrics-based performance. Excellent written and verbal communication, data interpretation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Proven success in strategic communications in healthcare or nonprofit sectors; experience leading annual fund programs or donor engagement initiatives; exceptional storytelling abilities. About IU Health / Equal Opportunity
Indiana University Health is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants in the hiring process and for employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.
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Director – Donor Communications and Annual Fund. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Philanthropy leadership team in the role of Director – Donor Communications and Annual Fund. The Director – Donor Communications and Annual Fund drives the strategic vision, execution, and evolution of all communications for IU Health Foundation, while leading the Annual Fund program to grow donor engagement and philanthropic impact. This director shapes and delivers compelling, emotionally resonant stories that translate complex healthcare initiatives into accessible narratives across digital, visual, and written platforms. This leader oversees a multidisciplinary creative team to ensure cohesive, high-quality content aligned with the Foundation’s mission. The director collaborates with fundraising, system, and hospital teams to maintain brand consistency and amplify donor outreach. This leader sets and manages the annual communications calendar to align with fundraising campaigns, events, and system initiatives and leads the strategy and performance of the Annual Fund, cultivating broad-based donor support and deepening engagement across IU Health communities. Key Relationships
Reports to: Vice President – Grants and Philanthropy Responsibilities
Lead the strategic vision and execution of all donor communications and Annual Fund programs. Manage a multidisciplinary creative team to produce cohesive, high-quality content across digital, visual, and written formats. Collaborate with fundraising, system and hospital teams to maintain brand consistency and donor outreach. Develop and manage the annual communications calendar to align with campaigns, events, and system initiatives. Grow donor engagement and philanthropic impact through compelling storytelling and metrics-based optimization. Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred. 7-10 years of relevant fundraising or communications experience. Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising software; donor database/CRM experience preferred. Experience in matrix organizations and complex work environments; metrics-based performance. Excellent written and verbal communication, data interpretation, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. Proven success in strategic communications in healthcare or nonprofit sectors; experience leading annual fund programs or donor engagement initiatives; exceptional storytelling abilities. About IU Health / Equal Opportunity
Indiana University Health is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants in the hiring process and for employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.
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