Sr. Donor Communications Officer

Sr. Donor Communications Officer

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 Marketing & Communications team in the role of Sr. Donor Communications Officer. 

The Sr. Donor Communications Officer provides advanced expertise in donor-facing communications by shaping strategic narratives, leading sophisticated content development, and ensuring brand and message cohesion across philanthropy. Oversees complex projects such as impact report cycles, major campaigns, multimedia storytelling, and digital engagement strategies. Advises partners, mentors junior staff, and ensures communications are compelling, accurate, and aligned with donor motivations and organizational priorities. Depending on team assignment, this role may support any of the following functions. Donor Communications and Storytelling: Leads narrative strategy, serves as chief writer/editor, and produces high‑stakes content such as leadership talking points, donor reports, and major campaign storytelling. Social Media and Digital Content: Designs multi‑platform strategies, oversees digital tone/voice, and uses analytics to refine engagement and donor conversion. Creative Services: Leads design direction, produces complex brand‑critical visual assets, and develops integrated creative concepts for campaigns and impact reporting. Annual Fund and Brand Management: Creates brand strategy for annual giving, develops segmentation frameworks, and leads creative direction for annual fund messaging. 

Key Relationships

Reports to: Director – Donor Communications and Annual Fund

Direct Reports: None

Candidate Qualifications

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

• Bachelor's Degree is required.

• Requires 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• Requires working knowledge of fundraising software, i.e. Raiser's Edge, Salesforce.

• Requires proficiency in MS office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Experience with a matrix organization and complex work environment is preferred.

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.