Stewardship Officer for Principal & Transformational Gifts

The Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is seeking a strategic, creative, and forward-thinking self-starter to serve as Stewardship Officer for our Principal & Transformational Giving team. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building meaningful connections with donors and partners while developing innovative ways to express gratitude, share impact, and enhance the philanthropic journey of IU’s most generous supporters. In this role, you will be a strategic partner across the organization, collaborating with fundraisers, advancement partners, campus leadership, and university partners to ensure seamless and exceptional donor experiences. You’ll manage stewardship activities in a variety of ways, from unique “surprise and delight” moments to impact reporting to. You’ll contribute to the long-term vision of donor engagement at the highest levels. Creativity, collaboration, and strong project management skills are essential, as you’ll be responsible for anticipating needs, delivering polished, meaningful stewardship experiences, and aligning senior stakeholders. If you are proactive, organized, and always thinking several steps ahead, this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact—strengthening donor relationships, driving the success of transformational giving, and helping shape the future of philanthropy at Indiana University. Apply today! We can’t wait to hear from you.