University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring a Development Coordinator. The role involves coordinating fundraising activities including individual and corporate support, soliciting donations from various sources, managing the donor database, and supporting the Lied Center Advisory Board. The position also handles event coordination and donation processing, requiring availability for evening and weekend hours as needed.
Highlights
Coordinate fundraising efforts at the Lied Center involving individual, corporate, and foundation support.
Manage donor database updates and provide cultivation and donation opportunity ideas to the development team.
Organize development events such as dinners, receptions, and meet-and-greet functions.
Provide administrative support to the Lied Center Advisory Board.
Compile and prepare donation materials and process gifts.
Require evening and weekend work based on event schedules.
Use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software; experience with Tessitura software preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in business, art administration, hospitality, or related field plus one year of fundraising experience; Master’s degree preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
Annual salary posted at $54,064; position requires a criminal background check.
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
Position Information
Position Information
Working Title | Development Coordinator Department | Lied Center for Performing Arts-0854 Requisition Number | S_250339 Posting Open Date | 05/05/2025 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) | 05/16/2025 Posting Close Date | Open Until Filled | Yes Description of Work | Coordinate fund raising activities at the Lied Center including individual and corporate support. Actively solicit support from individual, corporate and foundation/grant sources. Responsible for ensuring all benefit fulfillment and recognition for contributions to the Lied Center are provided in a timely manner. This position coordinates most non-Friends of Lied development/fund raising functions (dinners, receptions, meet and greets) and assists in broad donor cultivation. The position is the administrative support staff person for the Lied Center Advisory Board. Responsible for keeping donor database updated with gifts and providing development team with cultivation and donation opportunity ideas. This position compiles and prepares donation materials including processing gifts. Evening and weekend hours required based on events and development schedule needs.
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska’s preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/. Minimum Required Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in business, art administration, hospitality or related field; equivalency considered. One year experience in fundraising programs at a recognized organization (incorporated) where $50,000 or more was raised through corporate and/or individual gifts within a 12 month period. Working knowledge of PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software necessary. Superior interpersonal relationship skills and strong communication skills essential. Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in business, art administration, hospitality or related field. Experience managing donor data in Tessitura software preferred. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required | No Physical Required | No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. | No Criminal History Background Check Required | Yes Posted Salary | $54,064/yr How to Apply | Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. For questions or accommodations related to this position contact | Natalie Stroud NATALIESTROUD@UNL.EDU 402-472-4752
Job Category (old) | Managerial/Professional Job Type | Full-Time Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) | Nights & Weekends required as needed. Work Location (City, State) | Lincoln, NE Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? | No If Temporary, indicate end date | Planned Hire Date: | Appointment End Date |
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