Assistant Vice President of Development

Overview

Be a system-wide fundraising engagement strategist to grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…