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Manager of Donor Relations Jobs in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA at Nebraska Wesleyan University
Do you have the ability to take ideas and plans and make them a reality? Do you enjoy collaborating with colleagues to create special moments for donors? Nebraska Wesleyan is recruiting a Manager of Donor Relations. Successful candidates will be collaborative, creative, organized and attentive to detail. The successful candidate will have a passion for higher education, an appreciative approach to work with colleagues, students, alumni and friends and a desire to transform lives by honoring the societal good that comes from philanthropy.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time, twelve-month Manager of Donor Relations, responsible for developing and managing the donor recognition, stewardship & engagement program. Primary responsibilities include assuming leadership of stewardship planning for the Advancement team by establishing and coordinating individualized stewardship plans for donors with specific attention paid to the Top 40 donors to NWU. Creating stewardship reports. Coordinating donor recognition events and managing all aspects of donor recognition.
Nebraska Wesleyan University is a liberal arts university emphasizing baccalaureate programs for traditional undergraduates, with selected master’s degree programs. The attractive 50-acre campus sits in a residential neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska.
NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, Retirement, seven weeks of paid time off per year as an exempt employee through vacation and holidays, and 100% tuition discount for dependents after one year of service.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree is required
Project management experience
An understanding of the principles of fund raising and constituent relations
Adaptable, flexible and eager to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Advancement goals
Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet schedule deadlines
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Must be computer proficient, with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications and should be familiar with utilizing databases
Ability to maintain and be responsible for confidential information
How to Apply:
To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: Â NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU’s Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA.
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Please visit the NWU website for more information about our institution: nebrwesleyan.edu
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Title: Manager of Donor Relations
Company: Nebraska Wesleyan University
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Category: Management (General Management), Non-Profit & Social Impact
