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University of Nebraska Foundation · 17 hours ago

Central Development Intern

positionLincoln, NE
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern

The University of Nebraska Foundation is committed to changing lives and saving lives through philanthropy. They are seeking a Central Development Intern to support the Donor Experience Officer team in building relationships with donors and enhancing their engagement with the university.

CharityGiftHigher Education

Responsibilities

Deliver a personalized philanthropic experience for donor households who did not respond to previous outreach. Attempt to establish donor relationships through polite persistence and personalized engagement
Produce impactful stewardship materials for Giving Day challenge donors, including both written and video content, to highlight the influence of the donors’ support
Provide concierge-level service to donors by offering tailored information that enhances their understanding and connection to the university
Conduct outreach to DXO programs at peer institutions across the country to gather insights and best practices that will directly impact and enhance our own DXO strategies

Qualification

Relationship buildingWritten communicationVerbal communicationMicrosoft Office SuiteOrganizational skillsIntellectual curiosityInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCreative thinkingTeam playerPositive attitude

Required

Current student status (Undergraduate or Graduate Student) within the University of Nebraska
Comfortable appearing on camera and recording videos
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to details, and accuracy
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while always keeping the needs of the donor foremost and working with little supervision
Outstanding interpersonal skills when working with a variety of people
Ability to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals
Exposure and aptitude to learn Microsoft Office Suite
Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork

Preferred

Leadership involvement on campus
Relationship building skills

Benefits

Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
Professional work environment with collaborative opportunities.
An award-winning wellness program.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities for your career growth.
Opportunity to gain and develop transferable skills.

Company

University of Nebraska Foundation

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University of Nebraska Foundation engages in managing resources and donor funds to support the University of Nebraska and its affiliates.
dateFounded in 1936
location
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://nufoundation.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian Hastings
President and CEO
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Troy Wilhelm
Chief Financial Officer
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