Regional Director of Development (Los Angeles)

Regional Director of Development (Los Angeles)

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

• Does the idea of helping develop a comprehensive, regional development strategy excite you?
• Do you have the desire to identify, cultivate, solicit, partner, and steward relationships with major gift donors and prospects, bringing their desired impact and university priorities together?
• Are you a vibrant communicator who loves to engage people, build strong partnerships, and promote the leading role the University of Nebraska plays?
• Do you love to foster connections and build a philanthropic community united around a shared mission?

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. This position will be fully remote working from Los Angeles or surrounding areas.

Ways you will make an impact:

• Represent all campuses of the University of Nebraska system in the Los Angeles region building a vibrant and engaged philanthropic community in California.
• Qualify, cultivate, and solicit prospective donors with a specific focus on securing major gifts for the Los Angeles region.
• Develop and implement a strategy for partnerships with unit-based and/or central development colleagues focused on building community partnerships.
• Engage prospects via substantive in-person visits and remote contact, leveraging video technology to enhance connections and major gifts back to the University of Nebraska.
• Partner on market-specific events and small group engagements with advancement colleagues that support donor cultivation, qualification, and stewardship efforts.
• Build comprehensive knowledge of top donors, prospects, university/unit activity, and development opportunities in assigned markets.

Who we want:

• Relationally talented individuals to make authentic connections, facilitate meaningful conversations, and provide individual solutions to help generous donors fulfill their philanthropic goals.
• Knowledgeable, trusted advisors who can collaborate effectively with diverse constituents, representing all 4 of our campuses.
• Self-motivated and driven individuals who want to make a difference, committed to a high-volume, persistent, outreach approach.
• Compassionate communicators who are driven and energized by the opportunity to connect with others.

What you need:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum Experience: 1-3 or 3+ years’ experience in development, communications, sales, account management, talent acquisition or a related field. Preferred Experience/Qualifications: Experience in higher education fundraising as a student or professional and a personal or academic connection to the state of Nebraska.
• Demonstrated success in the solicitation of annual and major gifts, or transferable skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills across mediums.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Able to manage confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer (Compensation and Benefits):

• This is a full-time position offered at a range of $90,000 to $135,000 per year with an attractive benefits package as outlined below or on our website (https://nufoundation.org/careers/). The salary range listed encompasses several factors including experience, qualifications, market considerations, and geographic location.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays, generous vacation time, health leave
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents at the Nebraska resident tuition rate.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Basic Life & AD&D Insurance.
• 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.

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 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.