Overview

Director - Donor Communications and Annual Fund

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 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

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree is preferred.
• Requires 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of fundraising software i.e. Raiser's Edge.
• Experience with matrix organizations and complex work environments.
• Experience working in a donor database or CRM system preferred.
• A successful experience working in a metrics-based, complex work environment preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational and data-interpretation skills and thrive in problem-solving and critical thinking preferred.
• Proven experience in strategic communications, preferably in healthcare or nonprofit sectors.
• Demonstrated success in leading annual fund programs or donor engagement initiatives.
• Exceptional storytelling, writing, and editing abilities.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and 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.