Prospect Identification Researcher at University of Nebraska Foundation

Analyze and disseminate prospect information to help enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives.

• Are you interested in learning about the ins-and-outs of fundraising and philanthropy?
• Do you have a strong sense of curiosity and enjoy investigating?
• Do you get along with various personality types and can provide top-notch customer service?
• Do you enjoy supporting a transformative team?
• Are you inspired by the mission of the University of Nebraska Foundation and are looking to make a difference through the opportunity that education provides?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

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.

Ways you will make an impact:

• Research, investigate, and evaluate prospects to create a pool of prospective donors who have affinity for the University of Nebraska.
• Improve and refine processes that generate prospect leads.
• Create donor profiles to prepare University Leadership as needed.
• Collaborate with the Prospect Management team to identify prospective donors and establish and improve prospect pools.
• Conduct wealth screening validation.

Who we want:

• Highly adaptable self-starters who can adjust to changing priorities, while being able to prioritize competing demands.
• Intellectually curious individuals who can think strategically and enjoy finding connections.
• Learners who are inquisitive and desire to continually grow in their career.
• Relationally talented professionals with interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer services while working with a wide variety of people.
• Team players who can function independently, as well as part of a team.
• Purpose driven individuals who are inspired by what they can achieve and understand that their impact is bigger than themselves.

What you need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Minimum Experience: 1-3 years experience in prospect/donor management/research methodology or related data integrity field or equivalent. Preferred Experience: Customer service experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize a broad range of assignments.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement.
• Highly adaptable and able to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• 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.