Director of Development

4 weeks ago

Omaha, United States University of Nebraska Foundation Full time
Director of Development - UNMC Health Sciences

Be a trusted, strategic, fundraising partner to enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives.

  • Do you have the drive and desire to partner with professionals and healthcare leaders through UNMC as we develop clinicians, researchers, and medical professionals who improve the health of Nebraska and beyond?
  • Have you been a successful fundraiser, well-versed in the best practices of the profession?
  • Do you have the vision and executive presence to help college alumni and philanthropic partners fulfill their legacies?
  • Do you have a curiosity and appreciation for the practice of healthcare and a strong desire to support the next generation of healthcare heroes at a high-visibility health system and academic medical center?
If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting role

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 diversity, equity and inclusion 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.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center's (UNMC) mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care. People from around the country and the world Are trained at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and are treated by our premier clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine. This position will work in our Omaha, NE office. We offer flexibility for hybrid work.

Ways you'll make an impact:
  • Play a critical role in building a robust community of philanthropic support by partnering with UNMC leadership and the UNMC Alumni Association.
  • Plan and implement major gift fundraising strategies including identification, cultivation, and stewardship of major gift donors.
  • Build relationships with alumni, community leaders, and engaged philanthropists to align their philanthropy with the charitable priorities of UNMC.
  • Showcase our mission by building relationships that lead to providing student support for the next generation of students, and endowed faculty positions that enhance our prestigious education and research.
Who we want:
  • Energetic learners who are humble, inquisitive, and open-minded.
  • Compassionate communicators who are driven and energized by the opportunity to build long lasting partnerships with others.
  • Self-motivated and driven individuals who want to make a difference in key areas of health care and are results driven.
  • Relationally talented individuals to make authentic connections, facilitate meaningful conversations, and provide customized solutions to help generous donors fulfill their philanthropic goals.
  • Knowledgeable, trusted advisors who understand academic health sciences, hospital-based fundraising, philanthropy, and healthcare who can work effectively with diverse constituents, including world-class medical professionals and leaders in higher education.
  • Strategic professionals who can view philanthropic efforts holistically and properly evaluate outcomes and suggest solutions.
What you need:
  • Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience: 1-5 years' experience in development, fundraising, sales, or a related field with transferrable skills.
  • Demonstrated success in the solicitation of annual and major gifts, or transferable skills.
  • Ability to effectively coordinate and manage a variety of projects and programs simultaneously.
  • Discretion in handling and navigating confidential matters.
  • Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.
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 opportunities that celebrate diversity and encourage 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 anequalopportunity/affirmative action employerthatcelebrates, supports, and promotes diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability,protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity,or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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