Director of Development - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR)
About The Position
This role is a strategic fundraising partnership within the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) at the University of Nebraska. The position aims to enable the University of Nebraska to change and save lives through philanthropic support. The University of Nebraska Foundation is currently in the public phase of a historic $3 billion campaign, with UNL aiming to raise $1.5 billion. This role will be based in the Lincoln office and will play a critical part in building a community of philanthropic support by partnering with IANR leadership, building relationships with alumni, community leaders, and donors, and implementing major gift fundraising strategies.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1-3 years’ experience in a development, fundraising, sales, client-facing role or a related field.
- Demonstrated success in the solicitation of annual and major gifts.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate and manage a variety of projects and programs simultaneously.
- An affinity for Nebraska.
- Discretion in handling and navigating confidential matters.
- Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- An affinity for IANR or Nebraskan agriculture.
Responsibilities
- Play a critical role in building a robust community of philanthropic support by partnering with IANR leadership.
- Build relationships and partnerships with alumni, community leaders, and donors to align their philanthropy with IANR.
- Plan and implement major gift fundraising strategies including identification, cultivation, and stewardship of donors.
- Strategize complex and impactful gifts with a sophisticated, knowledgeable donor base.
Benefits
- Flexibility for hybrid work.
- Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
- A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
