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NEOGOV · 14 hours ago

Foundation Development Director

NEOGOV is seeking a Foundation Development Director at Western Nebraska Community College. The Development Director will be responsible for securing funding for scholarships, endowments, and grants while cultivating relationships with major donors and grant funders to support the mission of the Foundation and enhance student success.

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Responsibilities

Work as an integral part of the Foundation team to help set, measure, and meet Foundation goals
Coordinate with the Foundation Executive Director to identify fundraising needs
Collaborate with the Executive Director and other Foundation/Alumni staff to execute major events such as the Monument Marathon, stewardship events, and more as appropriate
Track and analyze data as it relates to job function
Cultivate relationships with potential donors and supporters through community involvement and connections that serve the mission of the Foundation
Secure gifts, grow scholarships, and promote future giving by interacting with donors and grant funders on a regular basis
Provide leadership in adhering to college-wide scholarship and grant policies and procedures
Audit internal scholarship practices on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and compliance with donor intent and award procedures
Take a lead role in all Foundation grant applications
Work together with Foundation staff to provide stewardship of donors, sponsors, and alumni
Work with donors and programs in designating gifts such as planned gifts, memorial/honorary gifts, student scholarships, and special project or program initiatives; provide reporting of these gifts both internally and externally
Create and maintain accurate records in donor database with the purpose of tracking donor trends to focus on retention and building donor base
Collaborate with the Executive Director to cultivate, steward, and solicit donors and prospects through targeted appeals, campaigns, presentations, and individual donor meetings
Keep up-to-date by attending seminars and conferences, as well as keeping abreast of current tax laws as they pertain to charitable giving and solicitation
The Foundation Development Director plays a key role in the College's Grants Development and Management Policy & Administrative Procedure
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

Qualification

Fundraising experienceCommunity engagementGrant writingBachelor’s degreeData analysisLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in fundraising activities
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record that does not exclude the driver from coverage under WNCC's vehicle insurance

Preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in communications, public relations, advertising, marketing or a related field preferred
Community engagement experience preferred

Benefits

Health Insurance (100% College-Paid)
Dental Insurance (College-Paid)
Vision Insurance
AirMedCare Membership (College-Paid)
Employee Assistance Program (College-Paid)
TIAA Retirement Plan (Immediate Vesting and College Match)
Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Life Insurance (College-Paid)
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Loan Fund
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
YMCA Corporate Membership Discount
Tuition Remission
Online Training and Development

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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