Company Description

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 diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice. 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, offering yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops. 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

This position is located in our Bloomington, IN, office. It is a hybrid role, with an average of 3 days in-office / 2 days remote per week. The salary range for this role is $54,000-$60,000. A cover letter is strongly recommended for your application to be considered.

Are you an energetic thinker, irrepressible writer, take-no-prisoners editor, and all-around creative problem-solver? Then we’ve got the job for you.

We’re looking for a first-rate wordsmith to join our talented, in-house team of writers, designers, and web developers. From emails to video scripts to feature stories to digital ads, you’ll have the chance to flex your creative muscle in a variety of media and to put your writing talents to use on behalf of Indiana University.

The marketing writer will work with colleagues throughout the IU Foundation, IU Alumni Association, and Indiana University. Project responsibilities will extend from concept to execution. Working strategically as well as creatively, the marketing writer will:

• Write engaging feature stories, fundraising solicitations, stewardship communications, and advertising copy
• Create content for websites, emails, social media, direct mail, events, and related marketing collateral
• Prepare scripts for video projects and presentations

The successful candidate will:

• Have an excellent grasp of the English language from both creative and grammatical standpoints
• Think strategically about building exceptional and effective audience journeys
• Demonstrate excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Collect and interpret information from wide-ranging sources
• Exercise a sound understanding of target audiences
• Adhere to deadlines—some with short turnaround times
• Work individually and in group settings
• Infuse advancement marketing work with originality and imagination
• Approach their work with an open mind, a commitment to high standards, and a hearty sense of humor
• Support the mission and values of the IU Foundation

IUF looks for opportunities to help you level up through trainings, conferences, classes, and certifications that will directly improve your skill set. We want to invest in you! Grow your career and help further the mission of maximizing private support for Indiana University. Apply today!

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, communications, marketing, or other appropriate field required
• Minimum of 2 years of writing and editing experience, preferably with a marketing focus
• Experience in an agency, media, academic, or nonprofit setting preferred
• Combination of education/career experience may be considered

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent writing, editing, and creative concepting abilities
• Strong verbal and written presentation skills
• Thorough knowledge of print and electronic communication vehicles
• Proven ability as a thoughtful copy editor and content strategist for both print and electronic media
• Familiarity with marketing concepts, strategies, and tactics
• Awareness of the relationship between written and visual content for effective communication
• Ability to work independently as well as within group settings
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills
• Interpersonal skills and judgment suitable for exercising appropriate discretion and demeanor in interactions with staff, board members, and members of the university community
• Ability to use current computer technology, including both PC and Mac platforms
• A general understanding of basic fundraising/advancement principles and tactics preferred
• Experience in service-oriented, client-based relationships, with a demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service preferred

Additional Information

Apply Now 

Applications will be accepted through Friday, November 1st, 2024, with application review beginning immediately.

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.