Foundation Director jobs in Nebraska

Exempt, FT Position

Creates and implements annual development strategy to accomplish fundraising goals in alignment with the organization’s mission. Maintains relationships with current donors and sponsors while cultivating relationships with potential donors and sponsors. Willingness to work flexible hours at times (including some nights and weekends) for events. Ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team. Maintains confidentiality regarding correspondence and communications between the organization and donors. Researches grant sources and writes grant proposals.

Essential Functions:

• Promote content through social media.
• Create or update donor databases - Bloomerang.
• Develop strategies to encourage new or increased contributions.
• Secure commitments of participation or donation from individuals or corporate donors.
• Solicit cash or in-kind donations or sponsorships from individual, business, or government donors.
• Coordinate transportation or delivery of materials, supplies, or donations for fundraising events.
• Design or produce materials such as posters, Web sites, or newsletters to promote, market, or advertise fundraising events.
• Develop and maintain media contact lists.
• Direct or coordinate web-based fundraising activities, such as online auctions or donation Web sites.
• Plan and direct special events for fundraising, such as silent auctions, dances, golf events, or walks.
• Write speeches, press releases, or other promotional materials to increase awareness of the causes, missions, or goals of the foundation.
• Spokesperson for the foundation with the approval of the CEO and the foundation board.
• Attend community events, meetings, or conferences to promote foundation goals or solicit donations or sponsorships.
• Contact corporate representatives, government officials, or community leaders to increase awareness of foundation causes, activities, or needs.
• Develop fundraising activity plans that maximize participation or contributions and minimize costs.
• Develop or implement fundraising activities, such as annual giving campaigns or direct mail programs.
• Direct or supervise fundraising staff.
• Establish fundraising or participation goals for special events or specified time periods.
• Explain the tax advantages of contributions to potential donors.
• Identify and build relationships with potential donors.
• Monitor budgets, expense reports, or other financial data for the foundation.
• Monitor progress of fundraising drives.
• Prepare materials for charitable events, such as fundraising envelopes, bid sheets, or gift bags.
• Recruit sponsors, participants, or volunteers for fundraising events.
• Secure speakers for charitable events, community meetings, or conferences to increase awareness of charitable or nonprofit causes.
• Write and send letters of thanks to donors.
• Write reports or prepare presentations to communicate fundraising program data.
• Prepare and send tax receipts and run necessary reports at the end of each year.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in marketing, advertising or business administration preferred
• Three plus years previous experience in fund raising on a professional and managerial level, or foundation management experience preferably in a nonprofit or health care context.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License in the State of Nebraska with less than three moving violations and no alcohol or drug-related violations.