Director of Development Writing and Communications

University of Nebraska Foundation Careers•Lincoln, NE

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Create compelling development communications to enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. Do you have strong writing skills and thrive when turning information into a powerful, persuasive communication piece? Are you energized by the chance to make an impact through compelling and inspirational content? Do you thrive in environments where you work on multiple, diverse projects simultaneously? Are you inspired by the mission of the University of Nebraska Foundation and looking to make a difference in the lives of others? 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. This position will be based in our Lincoln office. We offer flexibility for hybrid work .

Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations, or other areas of study with emphasis in communications.
Minimum Experience : 5+ years of experience in writing and editing.
Experience with word processing, publishing, and basic design programs and a database management system.
Strong writer who can create materials which elicit a positive response from their audiences.
Communicators who can gather and understand complex information and then communicate it to others in simple terms.
Team players who can function independently, as well as part of a team.
Organized individuals who can meet deadlines, manage multiple responsibilities, and effectively prioritize competing priorities.
Adaptable and flexible individuals who can adjust to changing priorities and are receptive to receiving feedback.
Creative thinkers who bring new ideas to engage target audiences.
Relationally talented and collaborative individuals who can make authentic connections and facilitate meaningful conversations with a wide variety of people.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AP Style, Adobe InDesign, Blackbaud CRM, and Easy Projects.
Strong oral and written communications and editing skills.
Ability to analyze, synthesize, and explain complex information.
Ability to manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines and priorities.
Knowledge of fundraising techniques, academic units, and leadership structures within higher education, as well as modes, strategies and psychology of persuasion and rhetoric.
Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Produce materials for development communications—including proposals, case statements, and stewardship pieces—as well as other marketing communications writing and editing projects.
Collaborate with development officers to develop impactful and effective materials.
Write, edit, and layout copy using standard templates.
Follow all department protocols on naming, filing, proofing, and reviews.