Director of Women Investing in Nebraska

By providing management and leadership to the Women Investing in Nebraska (WIN) program, help enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives.

• Are you a vibrant communicator, who loves to engage people, build strong partnerships, and is passionate about promoting the incredible happenings across Nebraska?
• Do you have the drive and desire to represent WIN in the community?
• Do you have outstanding relational and strategic thinking talents that allow you to motivate and inspire a variety of women in Nebraska and around the country?
• Do you have strong organizational and follow through skills?
• Are you inspired by the mission of the University of Nebraska Foundation and looking to make a difference in the lives of others?

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

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. In this dynamic position, you will have the opportunity to manage and lead WIN, a program that engages, educates, and empowers philanthropists by collectively awarding annual grants to bold University of Nebraska and nonprofit initiatives addressing important issues in Nebraska.

As the Director of Women Investing in Nebraska, you will serve as a connection point with UNF colleagues, WIN leadership, members, and prospective, current, and former grant recipients. This position is responsible for the strategic engagement of WIN members to deepen the engagement, education, and empowerment of the membership to greater levels of volunteerism and philanthropy with the University of Nebraska Foundation. In addition, you will plan and execute annual membership campaigns to grow membership exponentially, retain WIN members at 85% and report to UNF leadership about progress. In this position you can expect to travel and attend evening events.

Who we want:

• Polished and professional individuals who can make authentic connections and facilitate meaningful conversations with a wide variety of people.
• Dynamic connectors who are energized by being around others.
• Purpose-driven individuals who want to do meaningful work that contributes to our inspiring mission.
• Organized individuals who follow through, possess an entrepreneurial mindset, maintain accuracy, and have exceptional attention to detail.
• Curious high achievers who want to broaden the reach of WIN through incredible growth in the membership base.
• Positive and passionate individuals who are inspired to make a difference.

What you need:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 – 3 years of experience in a fundraising environment, sales, recruitment, or related field.
• Project management, including research and plan development for new initiatives.
• Presentation and public speaking ability.
• Excellent communication skills.
• An affinity to Nebraska.
• 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 an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where all employees feel respected and valued. 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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