Grow, engage, and solicit donors to enable the University of Nebraska Foundation to change lives and save lives.

• Are you passionate about the opportunities that higher education provides?
• Does the opportunity to learn about the art and science of fundraising excite you?
• Do you have a desire to be involved with the largest capital campaign in the history of the state of Nebraska?
• Does engaging with generous people, sharing stories of donor impact, and the art of gratitude inspire you?
• Can you collaborate with others to effectively execute 1:1 outreach campaign using technology resources?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting position!

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. This position gives you the opportunity to be a key member of the dynamic and mission-driven University of Nebraska Foundation team. In addition to joining our talented team of development professionals, the candidate will have the opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge advancement program that will change the face of annual leadership giving. You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation recently publicly announced a historic campaign to raise $3 billion from 150,000 donors to build a better future for Nebraska.

The Donor Experience Officer (DXO) will focus on providing a first-class personalized philanthropic experience for all donors by leveraging in-person and digital engagement to effectively build relationships and solicit gifts from donors. This position plays a key role in donor pipeline development and identifying major gift leads by focusing on donor retention, upgrading, and acquisition. You will also focus on engaging and soliciting leadership annual giving prospects across the university system. The candidate will collaborate with other departments both internally and externally to leverage 1:1 outreach campaigns using a variety of outreach methods including phone calls, social media, video messaging and conferencing, emails, and some face-to-face interactions. In addition, the DXO provides a concierge level service to donors, providing information that deepens their understanding and connection to the university. This role is critical to helping the University of Nebraska Foundation achieve both its near-term annual giving goals and long-term fundraising objectives.

Who we want:

• Mission-driven individual who will love and honor our donors as much as we do.
• Emotionally intelligent professional with the interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people, including colleagues, donors, and university officials.
• Self-motivated professional with an unceasing “can do” attitude.
• Positive individual who desires to achieve excellence and deliver quality in even the minute tasks.
• Team player who has strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize effectively.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years’ experience in development, communications, sales, or another related field. Experience in higher education fundraising as a student or professional preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across mediums, especially via video conferencing.
• Strong collaboration skills, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals.

What we offer:

• This position will report to our Lincoln office, with the option for remote work within commuting distance, while residing in Nebraska.
• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities for your career growth.
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.

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.
• With a staff of 260 budgeted positions, the foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising $7.13 in gifts for every dollar 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 an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that celebrates, 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.