Charla Plaster
Grants Program Manager @ Indiana University Foundation | Program and Volunteer Management
- Role
- Senior Program Manager, Affinity Giving Indiana University Foundation Bloomington at Indiana University Foundation
- Location
- Memphis, IN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Charla Plaster
With over 20 years of experience in program management and philanthropy, I currently oversee the grant program operations, administration, communications, and strategic initiatives for Affinity Giving at the Indiana University Foundation. My role involves managing volunteer committee communications, coordinating annual grant cycles, and partnering with campus-wide leaders to execute impactful engagement. Passionate about fostering connections and advancing philanthropic efforts, I work to elevate all voices through leadership and engagement initiatives. By focusing on collaboration and relationship-building, my work champions meaningful opportunities to empower donors and volunteers, ultimately driving positive change and supporting Indiana University\'s mission.
Experience
Senior Program Manager, Affinity Giving Indiana University Foundation Bloomington
Oct 2022 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US
Administered the Affinity Giving grant program, allocating over to finalists across IU campuses in 2025 and more than $3 million in funding since 2018. Managed annual solicitations, devised donor engagement strategies, and orchestrated event programming. Oversaw steering committees and volunteers; supervised a team of two full-time staff members. Provided operational leadership, strategic guidance, and project management across various programs.
Education
The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Fundraising School
Certifice in Fundraising Management, Fundraising Management
2011 — 2018
Tarrant County College
NONE, Business
1989
Indiana University Southeast
Associate of Arts in General Studies, General Studies/Communication Studies
2008 — 2013
Indiana University East
Bachelor’s Degree, Major: Arts & Humanities, Minor: Communication Studies
2014 — 2016
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