Description
Be a system-wide fundraising engagement strategist to grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives.
Are you a proven relationship-builder who listens and builds trust to cultivate and grow internal and external partnerships?
Do you possess the emotional intelligence and authenticity that it takes to meaningfully connect with people and build long-term relationships on behalf of the University?
Do you have a passion for higher education and the difference it can make in people’s lives?
Do you have the natural curiosity, compelling vision, and executive presence to initiate and facilitate partnerships to create a long-lasting impact?
Are you passionate about Nebraska, its people, and the opportunity to leverage the University of Nebraska’s essential role throughout the state?
If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to inclusion and respect is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation and most importantly, accomplish our mission.
You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System. This position will work in our Lincoln or Omaha office and will require occasional travel. We offer flexibility for hybrid work.
Ways you will make an impact:
Provide strategic guidance and programs to foundation and university partners on systemwide initiatives.
Lead the development and implementation of standardized processes ensuring consistent donor experience.
Oversee teams with strong internal service expectations, ensuring campus priorities are understood and expertise is leveraged to drive fundraising success.
Serve as a strategist behind advancement training programs.
Collaborate with foundation and university leadership to develop innovative ideas for securing private resources from corporations for significant funding priorities.
Manage a portfolio of select major gift prospects with system-wide interests to engage, solicit, and steward gifts that benefit the University of Nebraska.
Who we want:
Strategists who can develop innovative ideas and execute plans.
Compassionate and relationally talented individuals who can make authentic connections, facilitate meaningful conversations, and provide individual solutions to help generous donors fulfill their philanthropic goals.
Skilled project managers who can systematically identify and define problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
Collaborative and positive team players who are passionate about what they do.
Empathetic individuals who can connect with others by listening and asking questions.
Optimistic, curious, and authentic individuals who are humble, inquisitive, and innovative.
Strategic and open-minded professionals who can interpret and utilize research to make informed decisions while creating fundraising initiatives for long lasting success.
What we offer:
Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
Ongoing learning and development for your career growth.
An award-winning wellness program.
12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.
Who we are:
Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America’s Favorite Charities.
Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
The foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising more than $7 for every $1 spent.
Winner of Gallup’s Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
Winner of the Governor’s Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.
The University of Nebraska Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where all employees feel respected and valued. We will consider all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.
Requirements
What you need:
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Preferred Education: Master’s Degree.
Minimum Experience: 10 years of experience in advancement, development, donor relations, or a related executive role in a non-profit field. 5+ years of management experience.
Demonstrated leadership skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strategic, analytical skills with the ability to bring solutions.
Possesses emotional intelligence and strong strategic leadership presence.
Proven fundraising experience at a major gift level or above.
Discretion in handling confidential matters.
Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.
