Career opportunities
Prospect Research (Lincoln)
Organized, detail-oriented person with strong problem solving skills & excellent interpersonal communication skills wanted to support the fundraising efforts of the University of Nebraska Foundation. Duties include prospect research & identification, data analysis, donor modeling, report writing & utilization of a relational database. Position provides analytical insights & consultative advice to fundraising teams & participates in developing strategies for cultivation & solicitation of prospects. Successful candidate will have top notch customer service skills & an innate sense of curiosity. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree & 1 to 3 yrs experience in prospect research or development preferred. Must be proficient using electronic research sources & have the ability to analyze, interpret & communicate findings. Must have the ability to learn new software quickly & possess a high level of computer literacy. Must be comfortable working under tight deadlines, have excellent time management skills & the ability to manage multiple projects. Send resume, salary history, & references to: humanresources@nufoundation.org Closes 6/1/12. EOE.
Development Officer-- College of Engineering (Lincoln)
People oriented individual with strong initiative needed to assist with major gift fund raising functions of the University of Nebraska Foundation UNL College Of Engineering & other University entities as assigned. Primary duties include identification, cultivation & solicitation of donor prospects, maintenance of records & stewardship with donors. Direct interaction with donors, University faculty/staff, volunteers & Foundation staff. Requires Bachelor’s degree; 1-3 yrs related experience; strong presentation & written communication skills; ability to work on multiple projects individually & as a team; organizational skills; ability to manage regional territory, travel nationally & work varied hours. Excellent benefits package. Send resume, salary requirements and references to: humanresources@nufoundation.org Closes 06/1/2012. EOE.
Director of Development (Omaha)
People oriented individual with strong initiative needed to manage fund raising functions of the University of Nebraska Foundation for UNO, College of Public Affairs & Community Service. Primary duties include identification, cultivation & solicitation of donor prospects. Direct interaction with donors, University faculty/staff, volunteers & Foundation staff. Requires Bachelor’s degree, 1-3 yrs related experience, excellent communication & organizational skills & ability to travel nationally. Excellent benefits package. Send resume, salary requirements and references to: humanresources@nufoundation.org Closes 5/25/12. EOE.
President and Chief Executive Officer
As the foundation enters into the critical, final stage of its current campaign and begins to plan for its next comprehensive effort, it seeks a president and chief executive officer to lead it to even greater levels of success. Reporting to the foundation’s board of directors and leading a staff of approximately 150 with an annual budget of $22 million, the president is both the chief fund raiser for the university and the executive charged with the stewardship of its philanthropic assets.
For more detailed information, please review the Position Specification.
Director of Annual Campaigns (Omaha)
Organized individual with strong planning and communication skills is being sought to direct annual giving programs in our Omaha office. Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating annual giving campaigns, including direct mail, email and phonathon solicitations, to benefit UNO and UNMC. Position requires a bachelor's degree and 1-3 years experience in development, marketing, or related field. Equivalency considered. Excellent benefits. Send resume, salary requirements, and references to: humanresources@nufoundation.org. EOE. Position closes 5/11/12.
Thank you for your interest in careers at the University of Nebraska Foundation. For information about openings within the University of Nebraska System, please see the Employment Opportunities site.
Please note: The University of Nebraska Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It extends an excellent benefits program, including a tuition reimbursement program for employees and their family. The University of Nebraska Foundation will make all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms, conditions and practices of employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or other factors which lawfully cannot be the basis for employment decisions and practices. The foundation will further avoid discrimination on the basis of veteran status, family status, cultural background, political conviction, and sexual orientation.