Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship

University of Nebraska Foundation Careers•Omaha, NE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Nebraska Foundation is seeking a Director of Donor Relations and Stewardship to serve as a trusted, strategic partner in strengthening donor relationships and showcasing the impact of their contributions. This role is crucial in enabling the University of Nebraska to change and save lives through growing relationships and resources. The foundation values teamwork, integrity, and passion for its mission, fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates differences to drive innovation and achieve its goals. The position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact during the public phase of a historic $3 billion campaign. This role can be based in either the Lincoln or Omaha office, with flexibility for hybrid work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
3-5 years of experience in a non-profit environment, preferably in donor relations, development, finance, or a related field.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Organizational skills with keen attention to detail, deadlines, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated success in working efficiently with a diverse range of people.
Ability to collaborate with senior leaders and technical teams.
Demonstrated knowledge of Excel and data management.
Discretion in handling and navigating confidential matters.
Candidates will also be evaluated on core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Strategic professionals who can develop innovative ideas and execute high-quality reporting.
Reliable, organized, and adaptable individuals who can meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing priorities.
Detail-oriented individuals who value precision and processes to achieve excellence in serving others.
Persistent individuals who are dependable and self-motivated.
Intellectually curious individuals who can think strategically and collaborate with others.
Relationship-focused and collaborative individuals with interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people, and who can function as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Manage and improve the process for providing meaningful updates to scholarship donors about the students their gifts support, incorporating creative recognition methods.
Serve as the primary liaison between the foundation and university scholarship and financial aid offices on each campus, leading monthly coordination meetings.
Identify opportunities to simplify and modernize donor impact report creation and delivery, including supporting the rollout of a new digital reporting tool.
Create personalized, accurate, relevant, and timely reports for donors summarizing how their donations are used.
Partner with internal teams to review fund agreements and verify the accuracy of annual financial reporting for those funds.
Supervise and mentor one student intern, managing their workload and providing training and professional development guidance.