Development Officer

Nebraska Wesleyan University

Lincoln, NE, USA
Not specified (likely on-site with travel required)
Personal outreach to alumni and friends
Develops communication and engagement plans
Solicits gifts and fundraising principles
Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time Development Officer responsible for fundraising and donor engagement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for higher education, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively

Job Summary

  • The Development Officer is responsible for raising funds while increasing the number of donors to the University, through personal outreach to the university's alumni and friends.
  • Primary responsibilities include listening to understand what inspires individual donors to give, developing thoughtful strategies to engage, soliciting and stewarding major gift donors and creating meaningful experiences for those who support Nebraska Wesleyan.
  • NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, Retirement, seven weeks of paid time off per year as an exempt employee through vacation and holidays, and 100% tuition discount for dependents after one year of service.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time Development Officer responsible for fundraising and donor engagement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for higher education, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Personal outreach to alumni and friends
  • Develops communication and engagement plans
  • Solicits gifts and fundraising principles
  • Computer proficiency and database utilization
  • Travel for donor relationships

Nice-to-have

  • Naturally curious about people
  • Passion for higher education
  • Servant leadership perspective
  • Appreciative inquiry collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Experience managing donor portfolio preferred
  • Understanding of fundraising principles
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to travel 30%

Work Rights

Not specified

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