Foundation Development Associate

C0016 Franciscan Health Indianapolis Orthopedic Hospital

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Franciscan Health Lafayette Central Campus Until 9/5/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 7, 2026 Last posted July 7, 2026
Job description

Franciscan Health Lafayette Central Campus

1497 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904

The Development Associate II plays a vital role in advancing Franciscan Health Foundation's fundraising and engagement strategies. This role manages a defined donor portfolio, implements annual fund campaigns, and supports strategic communication and database maintenance in alignment with established protocols. As a visible representative of the Foundation, this role regularly engages with internal and external stakeholders, helping to strengthen relationships and elevate the Foundation's presence throughout the organization and community.

WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
 
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  • Manage the logistics of the Annual Fund & Employee Giving.
  • Event planning and execution.
  • Donor stewardship (notes, calls, giving clubs).
  • Communication support (e.g., approved email newsletters, direct response efforts).
  • Community & Internal Engagement (civic groups, volunteers, orientation).
  • Database management (updates, tracking via existing reports/dashboards).

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Required Associate's Degree Marketing/communications, fundraising, non-profit management, or related field
  • Required 1 year Fundraising, Communications, and/or Public Relations
  • Preferred Bachelor's Degree Marketing/communications, fundraising, non-profit management, or related field

    TRAVEL IS REQUIRED:

    Never or Rarely

    JOB RANGE:

    INCENTIVE:

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

    Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

    Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

    Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org

    About this role

    Summary

    Manage donor portfolios, execute fundraising campaigns, support communication and database tasks.

    Job title

    Foundation Development Associate

    Experience level

    1+ years

    Minimum experience

    1+ years exp

    Industry

    healthcare

    Location requirements

    On-site in Lafayette, Indiana; remote work not allowed.

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    fundraisingcommunicationspublic relations

    Preferred skills

    marketingnon-profit management

    Specializations

    fundraisingdonor relationsevent planningdatabase management
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Lafayette, IN, USA

    On-site City