Job Description

Grow, engage, solicit, and steward donors to enable the University of Nebraska Foundation to change lives and save lives.



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.



Through the Council of Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), we seek candidates for an exclusive internship program designed to increase and diversify the number of professionals in educational advancement and attract students who may not have previously considered a career in institutional advancement. This program will occur

May 27 through July 24, 2025,

and includes in-depth work experience, education, and all-expenses-paid attendance at a national CASE conference in Washington D.C., in

June 2026.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week commitment. Please see more information about pay and location below.

This program offers you the opportunity to support our Donor Experience Officer (DXO) team in delivering a personalized philanthropic experience. You will engage with leadership annual giving donors across the university system through both in-person and digital methods, helping to build strong relationships and solicit gifts. Throughout this experience, you will gain valuable insight into how we fundraise at the Foundation, while developing essential skills in relationship-building, as well as written and verbal communication.

Ways you'll contribute:

Deliver a personalized philanthropic experience for donor households who did not respond to previous outreach. Attempt to establish donor relationships through polite persistence and personalized engagement. Produce impactful stewardship materials for Giving Day challenge donors, including both written and video content, to highlight the influence of the donors' support. Provide concierge-level service to donors by offering tailored information that enhances their understanding and connection to the university. Conduct outreach to DXO programs at peer institutions across the country to gather insights and best practices that will directly impact and enhance our own DXO strategies.

Who we want:

Relationally talented

individuals who can work with a wide variety of people.

Intellectually curious

individuals who ask questions, think strategically, and take initiative.

Positive, energetic, and driven

individuals who want to make a difference.

Team Players

who can function independently, as well as cooperatively.

Creative

individuals who think outside the box and bring new ideas to the table.

Driven individuals

with a strong attention to detail that take pride in their work.

What you need:

Education:

Current student status (Undergraduate or Graduate Student) within the University of Nebraska.

Preferred Education/Experience:

Leadership involvement on campus; relationship building skills. Comfortable appearing on camera and recording videos. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to details, and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while always keeping the needs of the donor foremost and working with little supervision. Outstanding interpersonal skills when working with a variety of people. Ability to handle confidential material responsibly and interact professionally with a wide spectrum of individuals. Exposure and aptitude to learn Microsoft Office Suite. Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

Pay - This opportunity includes a $5,000 total stipend paid out in two installments, one at the end of June and one at the end of July.

Location - This internship will be located in our Lincoln, NE office.

Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives. Professional work environment with collaborative opportunities. An award-winning wellness program. A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture. Ongoing learning and development opportunities for your career growth. Opportunity to gain and develop transferable skills.

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. With a staff of 260 budgeted positions, the foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising $7.13 in gifts for every dollar 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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