Manage data for planned gifts to enable the University of Nebraska Foundation to change lives and save lives.
- Do you have a passion for being an integral part of a donor’s value-based legacy plan?
- Do you enjoy working in a database environment and are excited by the opportunity to work with complex data?
- Are you inspired by the mission of the University of Nebraska Foundation and are you looking to make a difference through the opportunity that an education provides?
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 inclusion and respect 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. UNL anchors the campaign, with a goal of $1.5 billion from enthusiastic donors. This position will work in our Lincoln or Omaha office.
Ways you will make an impact:
- Execute complex planned gift data entry in our relational donor database.
- Complete project management for deferred planned gifts through the planned gifts confirmation project.
- Manage administration of Charitable Gift Annuity portfolio by coordinating with an outside vendor and preparing documents.
- Lead outside trust administration, including statements and outreach to trust officers.
- Assist with estate administration and closing procedures including initial correspondence of estate intake.
- Communicate and work closely with internal employees, including General Counsel and major gift officers.
Who we want:
- Genuine and approachable individuals who can work with a wide variety of people.
- Careful professionals who pay exceptional attention to details and accuracy.
- Team players who can function independently, as well as part of a team.
- Driven and organized individuals who can manage their time well to exceed established goals and intended outcomes.
- Detail oriented and intellectually curious individuals who ask questions, think strategically, and take initiative.
- Communicators who can gather and understand complex information or processes and then communicate it to others in simple terms.
- Adaptable and flexible individuals who can adjust to changing priorities.
What you need:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum Experience: 5 years’ experience in data management/analysis role. Preferred Experience: experience in fundraising or a non-profit organization.
- Discretion in handling confidential matters.
- Strong oral and written communication.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex data into usable information.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- Computer experience in a PC environment; ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite and other software.
- Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.
What we offer:
- This position will work in our Lincoln or Omaha office. We offer flexibility for hybrid work.
- Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
- A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities for 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 in accordance with applicable law.
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