Donor Engagement Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of the Foundation's annual giving strategy that includes annual campaigns, alumni program, giving clubs, membership appeals, and year-end fundraising initiatives.
• Create compelling fundraising appeals across email, direct mail, text, digital platforms, and social media.
• Create meaningful donor experiences at USA Gymnastics events and Foundation functions by coordinating event logistics, sponsorship fulfillment, guest management, and follow-up stewardship.
• Manage grant reporting requirements and compliance deadlines while maintaining relationships with foundation and institutional funders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather data, stories, budgets, and outcomes for proposals and reports.
• Partner with the Marketing and Communications team to amplify Foundation initiatives through newsletters, annual reports, stewardship pieces, campaign updates, and fundraising materials.
• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising activity within the CRM

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, donor relations, grant writing, marketing, or event management.
• Grant writing experience with demonstrated success securing funding.
• Exceptional written communication and storytelling abilities.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Familiarity with donor databases and CRM systems.

Other Information

Position is based in Indianapolis
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience